Trophy Lake Golf & Casting Club

Trophy Lake occupies a forested site on the Kitsap Peninsula west of Seattle, designed by John Fought and opened in the early 2000s. The course is part of a private residential community that combines golf with fly-fishing amenities, reflecting the Pacific Northwest's outdoor sporting culture. Fought, a former U.S. Amateur champion who has designed courses throughout the western United States, routed the layout through dense stands of Douglas fir and cedar, working with the region's characteristic rolling terrain and natural wetlands. The course plays through corridors carved from the forest, with fairways framed by tall conifers and understory vegetation typical of western Washington. Several holes incorporate water features, including lakes and streams that also serve the club's fly-fishing program. The design emphasizes strategic shot-making rather than overwhelming length, with green complexes that require careful approach work. Elevation changes throughout the property add variety to the routing and create natural amphitheater settings for certain holes. Trophy Lake operates as a private club with a membership focused on both golf and fly-fishing pursuits. The dual sporting emphasis distinguishes it from most golf-only facilities in the region. The course remains relatively low-profile compared to more established clubs in the Seattle metropolitan area, serving primarily its residential community and invited guests. The setting provides a secluded, wooded golf experience characteristic of the Puget Sound region's forested landscapes.