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Settlers Bay Course

Settlers Bay Golf Course

Wasilla, AK, USA
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18 holesPar 716,450 yds75.4/133

About this course

Settlers Bay Golf Course sits in Wasilla, Alaska, roughly forty miles north of Anchorage in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. Designed by Ted Locke and opened in the late 1990s, the course occupies rolling terrain with views of the Chugach and Talkeetna mountain ranges. The layout takes advantage of the natural topography, incorporating elevation changes and native vegetation across its routing. The setting reflects the broader character of south-central Alaska, with long summer daylight hours allowing extended play during the season. The course serves both local residents and visitors exploring the region. Wasilla's location along the Parks Highway makes Settlers Bay accessible to those traveling between Anchorage and Denali National Park. The design balances playability for a range of skill levels while presenting strategic challenges through its use of the land's contours and natural features. Water comes into play on several holes, and the layout moves through a mix of open and wooded areas typical of the valley landscape. Settlers Bay operates as a public facility and has hosted regional amateur competitions over the years. The course remains one of the more established golf options in the Mat-Su Valley, offering a full eighteen-hole experience in a part of Alaska where the golf season is compressed into the warmer months. The clubhouse provides standard amenities and dining, serving golfers and the surrounding community throughout the operating season.

Quick facts

Location
Wasilla, AK, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1975
Holes
18
Designer
Ted Locke
Par
71
Length
6,450 yards
Difficulty
75.4/133
Course Vaults score
7.2

Getting there

The journey to Settlers Bay Golf Course begins at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Alaska's primary gateway, followed by a striking forty-five-minute drive north along the Glenn Highway. The route traces the edge of Cook Inlet and the Chugach Mountains, gradually ascending into the Matanuska-Susitna Valley where Wasilla sits beneath the shadow of Pioneer Peak. As the highway gives way to local roads, the landscape opens into a dramatic tableau of boreal forest and alpine ridgelines, delivering you to a course that feels simultaneously remote and accessible - a rare threshold between Alaska's wild interior and its urban corridor.

FAQ

Common questions about Settlers Bay

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Settlers Bay has a Course Vaults score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 7 logged golfers.

Settlers Bay was designed by Ted Locke.

Yes. Settlers Bay is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Settlers Bay is 71.

Settlers Bay plays 6,450 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Settlers Bay is 133.

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