
Sandy Point Course
Sand Point Country Club

About this course
Sand Point Country Club, nestled along the shores of Lake Washington, bears the distinct mark of a bygone era, a testament to the Golden Age of golf course architecture. This understated parkland layout, shaped by the hand of A. Vernon Macan, presents a traditional test, where subtle doglegs and strategic bunkering reward thoughtful shot-making more than raw power. While Sand Point has never hosted a major championship, its tight fairways and mature trees have challenged generations of Seattle golfers. The course favors players who can shape the ball, demanding precise iron play into deceptively small, undulating greens. Locals know the lake breezes can turn a seemingly benign hole into a strategic puzzle. The club maintains a distinctly Northwest character; its members are known for their unpretentious camaraderie and appreciation for the game's traditions. Though less heralded than some of its Pacific Northwest peers, Sand Point offers a classic golf experience, one where the echoes of Macan's vision resonate with every round. The famed oyster bar and fish and chips in the clubhouse are a fitting reward after a well fought round.
Quick facts
- Location
- Seattle, WA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1927
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Frank James, William H. Tucker
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,009 yards
- Difficulty
- 69.7/127
- Course Vaults score
- 7.3
Getting there
Most visitors to Sand Point Country Club arrive through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, then navigate north through the city for roughly thirty minutes before crossing the Montlake Cut and entering the leafy residential enclave of Sand Point on Lake Washington's western shore. The drive traces the evolution of Seattle itself - from urban core to tree-lined neighborhoods where midcentury homes peek through Douglas fir and western red cedar. As you turn onto the quiet peninsula that gives the club its name, the road narrows and the lake comes into view, signaling arrival at one of the Pacific Northwest's most discreetly situated clubs, where the water and the Cascades beyond form a backdrop few American courses can match.

FAQ
Common questions about Sandy Point at Sand Point Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Sandy Point at Sand Point Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 12 logged golfers.
Sandy Point was designed by Frank James and William H. Tucker.
Sandy Point at Sand Point Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Sandy Point is 71.
Sandy Point plays 6,009 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Sandy Point is 127.



