The Highlander Golf Club sits on elevated terrain above East Wenatchee in central Washington, where the Columbia River cuts through the high desert landscape. Designed by John Steidel and opened in the mid-1990s, the course occupies a distinctive setting that offers views across the valley toward the Cascade Range to the west and the surrounding orchard country that defines this region. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography, with elevation changes and basalt rock outcroppings characteristic of the Columbia Basin. Steidel's design works with the arid climate and rolling terrain, incorporating native grasses and sagebrush into the landscape. The course features wide fairways that accommodate the wind patterns common to this part of Washington, while strategically placed bunkers and water hazards require thoughtful course management. Several holes play along ridgelines or drop into draws, creating variety in both visual perspective and shot requirements. The layout reflects the regional golf architecture of the Pacific Northwest's interior, where designers balance playability for a range of skill levels with the challenges presented by wind, firm conditions, and dramatic elevation shifts. The club serves the Wenatchee Valley community, an area known more for apple production than golf tourism, and the course provides a year-round option during the region's dry, sunny climate. The Highlander represents the kind of daily-fee facility that became common in the Northwest during the 1990s development boom, offering accessible golf in a scenic setting.