
South/North Course
Sahalee Country Club


About this course
Sahalee's South/North combination, a brute carved from the towering evergreens of Sammamish, Washington, stands as a monument to Northwest golf, a stern test where power and precision are equally venerated. The original Ted Robinson design, massaged later by Rees Jones, reflects a late 1960s aesthetic—demanding length off the tee and favoring approaches that flirt with deep, penal rough framing subtly contoured greens. Playing a round on South/North can feel like a heavyweight fight; a misstep can lead to a quick knockout. Sahalee attained legendary status by hosting the 1998 PGA Championship, where Vijay Singh tamed its demanding layout. Twelve years later, the Senior US Open returned to Sahalee, as well as the 2016 KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Its legacy is etched not just in championship lore, but also in the countless rounds played within its tight-knit membership. While perhaps not nationally renowned amongst the most widely recognized courses, Sahalee enjoys a strong reputation for the quality and challenge of its layout, drawing players who appreciate a demanding test within a serene, wooded setting. It is often said that the spirit of competition runs deep here, with friendly but fierce matches a common sight among the members.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in WA
Quick facts
- Location
- Sammamish, WA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1969
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Ted Robinson, Keith Evans, Rees Jones
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,003 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.6/139
- Course Vaults score
- 8.4
Getting there
Most arrivals to Sahalee Country Club begin at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, roughly thirty-five minutes west through the evergreen corridor of Interstate 90. Private aircraft often favor Boeing Field for its proximity and discretion, shaving precious minutes from the approach to the Sammamish Plateau. The drive east climbs gently from the urban basin into a landscape of towering Douglas firs and western red cedars, the forest thickening as suburban sprawl gives way to the secluded, almost primeval tranquility that has defined Sahalee since its founding—a fitting transition into one of the Pacific Northwest's most revered and deliberately understated sanctuaries.

FAQ
Common questions about South/North at Sahalee Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
South/North at Sahalee Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.4 out of 10 based on 34 logged golfers.
South/North was designed by Ted Robinson, Keith Evans, and Rees Jones.
South/North at Sahalee Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at South/North is 72.
South/North plays 7,003 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at South/North is 139.








