Chambers Bay Golf Course should be at the top of every golfers list of places to play and is likely one of the worlds absolute best municipal golf courses. Nestled along the shores of Puget Sound in University Place, Washington, the iconic course offers an unforgettable links-style experience—right in the heart of the Pacific Northwest.
A visually fantastic golf course opened in 2007, it was designed by renowned architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. The course quickly made a name for itself on the international stage when in 2015 it hosted the U.S. Open Championship, making history as the first course in the Pacific Northwest to do so.
Authentic Links Experience
Inspired by the courses of Ireland, Chambers Bay is a walking-only course with wide fairways, firm fescue grasses, and dramatic elevation changes. It offers a rare opportunity to play a true links course without needing your passport.
Breathtaking Scenery
Set against the backdrop of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, the views at Chambers Bay are incredible. Whether you’re teeing off at sunrise or watching the sun dip behind the horizon, every round has what I would call a “cinematic” feel.
Challenging Yet Rewarding
At more than 7,500 yards from the tips, the par-72 course demands strategic thinking. Its large, undulating greens and unpredictable wind conditions make it a constant challenge.
Sustainability & Natural Beauty
Built on a reclaimed sand and gravel mine, Chambers Bay is a model for environmentally responsible golf design. The course blends in with the native landscape rather seamlessly, emphasizing minimal irrigation and sustainable maintenance practices.
Final Thoughts
From its championship pedigree to its breathtaking setting, Chambers Bay Golf Course offers one of the most unique and rewarding rounds of golf in North America. Whether you’re a local enthusiast or a traveling golfer in search of a world-class experience, Chambers Bay delivers in every way. Oh, and as a bonus, it’s one of the very few golf courses in the continent that allows you to roll your push/pull carts over the greens. Pretty cool.
