
Vashon Island (Alternate Tees) Course
Vashon Island Golf & Country Club
About this course
Vashon Island Golf & Country Club occupies a rural setting on Vashon Island, Washington, a ferry-accessible community in Puget Sound between Seattle and the Kitsap Peninsula. The course was designed by H. D. Williams, a Pacific Northwest architect active in the early-to-mid twentieth century. The layout reflects the topography and native landscape typical of the region—rolling terrain with stands of Douglas fir and native vegetation characteristic of the Puget Sound lowlands. The course routing takes advantage of the island's natural contours, moving through a mix of open fairways and tree-lined corridors. The design emphasizes strategic play over length, with bunkering and green complexes that reward accuracy and course management. The alternate tees provide flexibility for different skill levels and replay value, a practical consideration for a private club serving a year-round island community. As a private members' club, Vashon Island Golf & Country Club maintains a low-profile, community-focused character typical of smaller regional clubs in the Pacific Northwest. The setting and design reflect the quieter, more understated aesthetic of courses built for local play rather than tournament showcase. The club's dining and social facilities serve as a gathering place for island residents, reinforcing its role as a neighborhood institution rather than a destination venue.
Quick facts
- Location
- Vashon, WA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1927
- Designer
- H. D. Williams
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 5,932 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.1/124
Getting there
The journey to Vashon Island Golf & Country Club begins at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), followed by a drive south and west through the Puget Sound lowlands toward the ferry terminal at Fauntleroy in West Seattle - a passage of roughly forty-five minutes that marks the transition from urban sprawl to maritime quietude. The ten-minute ferry crossing itself becomes part of the arrival ritual, offering views of the sound's dark waters and forested shorelines before depositing you on Vashon's quiet northern dock. From there, a brief drive through the island's rural, tree-lined roads - past modest homes and dense Douglas fir - delivers you to the club's secluded grounds, where the Pacific Northwest's understated elegance and the gentle isolation of island life converge at the gates of Vashon Island Golf & Country Club.

FAQ
Common questions about Vashon Island (Alternate Tees) at Vashon Island Golf & Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Vashon Island (Alternate Tees) was designed by H. D. Williams.
Vashon Island (Alternate Tees) at Vashon Island Golf & Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Vashon Island (Alternate Tees) is 70.
Vashon Island (Alternate Tees) plays 5,932 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Vashon Island (Alternate Tees) is 124.
Vashon Island (Alternate Tees) is a 18-hole course.




