Prospector at Suncadia Resort

The Prospector Course at Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, Washington, is an Arnold Palmer Signature Design that opened in 2008. Set in the Cascade Mountains about 80 miles east of Seattle, the course occupies rolling, forested terrain at roughly 2,200 feet elevation. The routing works through stands of ponderosa pine and Douglas fir, with the Cle Elum River bordering portions of the property. Palmer's design emphasizes strategic variety, with generous fairways that reward thoughtful positioning and greens that feature moderate undulation and multiple pin placements.

The course measures over 7,300 yards from the back tees and plays to a par of 72, though multiple tee options accommodate a range of skill levels. The layout incorporates natural elevation changes and takes advantage of mountain views, particularly toward the Stuart Range. Several holes run along or near the river, introducing water as both a visual and strategic element. Bunkering is substantial but not excessive, often placed to define landing areas and frame green complexes.

Suncadia Resort operates as a four-season destination with lodging, dining, and recreational amenities beyond golf. The Prospector Course is the resort's second eighteen-hole layout, complementing the earlier Rope Rider course. The property caters to resort guests and visiting golfers seeking mountain golf in central Washington, with the course typically open from spring through fall depending on weather conditions.