
Tacoma Course
Tacoma Country & Golf Club
About this course
Tacoma Country & Golf Club, a fixture in Lakewood, Washington, whispers of a bygone era when golf was as much a social pursuit as a sporting one. Carved into the gently rolling terrain that defines the Pacific Northwest, this classic parkland layout, originally conceived by A.V. Macan, subtly challenges with strategic bunkering and mature tree-lined fairways. The course favors a thoughtful approach, rewarding accuracy over brute power, with subtle doglegs and well-protected greens demanding precise iron play. Macan's vision, later refined by notable architects, has yielded a course known for its playability and understated elegance. While Tacoma doesn't boast a resume of major championships, its history is interwoven with the region’s golfing fabric. Its membership has long been a blend of local luminaries and dedicated golfers who appreciate the course's enduring charm and unpretentious atmosphere. The club itself is known for its convivial membership, a tightly knit community that values tradition and camaraderie. The echoes of laughter and friendly competition resonate within the clubhouse walls, and in the summer months, the patio overlooking the 18th green becomes a gathering place where stories and good-natured ribbing are shared in equal measure. This timeless club offers a glimpse into the heart of Pacific Northwest golf, where history and community intertwine.
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
- Tacoma, WA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1894
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Stanley Thompson.
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,906 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.4/130
- Course Vaults score
- 8.3
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), roughly thirty-five minutes north along Interstate 5, though Boeing Field offers a discreet alternative for private aviation. The drive south traces the urban edge of Puget Sound before peeling west toward the Narrows, where the landscape softens into wooded residential enclaves and glimpses of saltwater. Tacoma Country & Golf Club sits tucked above the waterfront in Lakewood, its tree-lined entrance a quiet retreat from the surrounding sprawl - an old-guard sanctuary that has occupied this corner of the South Sound since 1894.

FAQ
Common questions about Tacoma
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Tacoma has a Course Vaults score of 8.3 out of 10 based on 21 logged golfers.
Tacoma was designed by Stanley Thompson..
Tacoma is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Tacoma is 72.
Tacoma plays 6,906 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Tacoma is 130.



