
Semiahmoo Course
Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club


About this course
Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club sits on a peninsula in Blaine, Washington, near the Canadian border where Drayton Harbor meets Semiahmoo Bay. Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay designed the course, which opened in 1986 as part of a larger resort development. The property occupies a distinctive setting between water and wetlands, with views across to the San Juan Islands and British Columbia's coastal mountains. The routing takes advantage of the low-lying terrain, incorporating natural water features and marshland areas that define several holes. The course plays through a mix of open and wooded sections, with the Pacific Northwest landscape providing a backdrop of Douglas fir and cedar. Several holes run along or near the water, while others move through more protected corridors. The design reflects Palmer and Seay's approach from that era, emphasizing strategic bunkering and green complexes that reward accurate approach play. Semiahmoo serves both resort guests and club members, functioning as a destination course in the northwest corner of Washington. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse that overlooks the water. The course has hosted regional amateur events and qualifiers over the years, though it remains primarily a daily-fee and resort amenity rather than a tournament venue. Its location near the border makes it accessible to golfers from both the Seattle area and southwestern British Columbia.
Quick facts
- Location
- Blaine, WA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1986
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,005 yards
- Difficulty
- 74/138
- Course Vaults score
- 7.1
Getting there
The journey to Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club begins at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), roughly ninety miles to the south, or for those arriving by private aircraft, Bellingham International offers a closer threshold just twenty-five miles away. The northbound drive traces Interstate 5 through the fertile farmlands and tidal flats of Whatcom County, the landscape gradually opening toward Drayton Harbor and the Canadian border. As the highway yields to Blaine's coastal roads, the final approach reveals sweeping views across Semiahmoo Bay, where the clubhouse sits on a slender spit of land with the Pacific Northwest's signature blend of water, mountain, and sky converging in quiet, understated grandeur.

FAQ
Common questions about Semiahmoo
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Semiahmoo has a Course Vaults score of 7.1 out of 10 based on 11 logged golfers.
Semiahmoo was designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay.
Yes. Semiahmoo is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Semiahmoo is 72.
Semiahmoo plays 7,005 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Semiahmoo is 138.



