
Prospector Course
Suncadia Resort
About this course
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.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in WA
Quick facts
- Location
- Cle Elum, WA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2005
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Arnold Palmer
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,112 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.5/139
- Course Vaults score
- 7.6
Getting there
Most visitors to Suncadia Resort arrive via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), then embark on an eastward drive of roughly ninety minutes that transforms the journey into part of the experience itself. The route climbs steadily through the Cascade foothills along Interstate 90, trading the Puget Sound's marine air for the crisp, pine-scented atmosphere of the high country. As the highway crests Snoqualmie Pass and descends into the Cle Elum valley, the landscape opens into a dramatic tableau of ponderosa forests and mountain ridgelines, with Suncadia's lodges and fairways emerging as a refined sanctuary tucked into the eastern slopes of the Cascades.

FAQ
Common questions about Prospector at Suncadia Resort
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Prospector at Suncadia Resort has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 28 logged golfers.
Prospector was designed by Arnold Palmer.
Yes. Prospector at Suncadia Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Prospector is 72.
Prospector plays 7,112 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Prospector is 139.




