Meadowmeer Golf & Country Club

Meadowmeer Golf & Country Club occupies a wooded setting on Bainbridge Island, accessible by ferry from Seattle across Puget Sound. Sam Clark designed the course, which opened in the early 1960s and reflects the modest, tree-lined parkland style common to Pacific Northwest layouts of that era. The routing works through stands of Douglas fir and cedar, with fairways carved from the island's rolling terrain and understory vegetation that defines playing corridors and frames greens. The course measures relatively short by contemporary standards, emphasizing accuracy and course management over length. Elevation changes are moderate but meaningful, and several holes require shaped approaches to greens protected by the natural topography and strategic bunkering. The design takes advantage of the island's forested character, creating an intimate feel distinct from the more open links-influenced courses found elsewhere in the region. Meadowmeer functions as a traditional member-owned club serving the Bainbridge Island community. The membership reflects the island's residential character—a mix of families, retirees, and Seattle-area professionals who value the quieter pace and natural setting. The club maintains a relatively informal atmosphere compared to larger metropolitan clubs, with social activities and junior programs playing significant roles alongside golf. Dining facilities overlook the course and Puget Sound in the distance, reinforcing the club's connection to its island environment.