Tide/Timber at Port Ludlow Resort

Port Ludlow Resort operates two distinct nines—Tide and Timber—designed by Robert Muir Graves and opened in the early 1970s as part of a planned resort community on Washington's Olympic Peninsula. The property sits along the shores of Puget Sound, roughly forty miles northwest of Seattle, where the forested landscape meets tidal waters. Graves routed the courses to take advantage of the natural topography, with the Tide nine playing closer to the water and incorporating views across the sound toward the Cascade Range, while the Timber nine moves through stands of Douglas fir and cedar on more elevated, wooded terrain.

The contrast between the two nines defines the experience. Tide features more open playing corridors with water views and the influence of marine breezes, while Timber presents tighter, tree-lined fairways that require accuracy and course management through the forest. Both nines reflect Graves' Pacific Northwest design sensibility, emphasizing playability for resort guests while respecting the natural setting. The courses can be combined in various eighteen-hole configurations depending on daily rotation.

Port Ludlow functions as a resort amenity within a residential community, serving both members and visiting golfers. The facility includes typical resort services and dining, and the courses remain a recreational centerpiece for the development. The setting offers a quieter alternative to more urban Seattle-area golf, with the Olympic Mountains providing a backdrop to the west and the maritime environment shaping both the landscape and playing conditions.