Port Ludlow Resort

Port Ludlow Resort's Timber 9 occupies a forested corner of Washington's Olympic Peninsula, where the property overlooks Admiralty Inlet and the Cascade Range beyond. Robert Muir Graves designed this nine-hole layout as part of the resort's golf offerings, working within the region's characteristic Douglas fir and cedar woodlands. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography, with elevation changes and tree-lined corridors that define play and frame views toward the water. Graves, a prolific West Coast architect active from the 1960s through the 1990s, built numerous courses throughout the Pacific Northwest and Northern California. His work at Port Ludlow reflects his approach to integrating golf into heavily wooded sites without excessive clearing, preserving the native landscape character while creating playable corridors. The Timber 9 complements the resort's other golf facilities and serves both resort guests and local members. The course sits within a broader recreational community that includes marina access, lodging, and dining amenities typical of Pacific Northwest destination resorts. Port Ludlow's location on the Kitsap Peninsula makes it accessible from Seattle via ferry or highway, drawing golfers seeking a quieter alternative to urban courses. The nine-hole format suits players looking for a shorter round in a forested setting, with the surrounding timber providing both scenic backdrop and strategic challenge on tee shots and approaches.