Everett, Washington
Everett Golf & Country Club offers a time-honored, polished test framed by towering firs and subtle greens. A century-plus of history and clever design reward shotmaking and placement over pure power. Regional pedigree and a distinguished private atmosphere make this a Pacific Northwest insider’s gem.
Spot the original pro’s hickory clubs in the clubhouse display—an homage to Tom Morris’s storied family tree.
Everett Golf & Country Club blends early-20th-century Northwest shot values with the thoughtful work of Ted Robinson Sr., who reimagined the course in the mid-20th century. The design rewards deliberate position play and club selection, featuring a classic parkland layout tightly routed through mature firs that shape both lines of play and atmosphere. Greens are subtly contoured and small, providing the primary defense, while the mix of short and long holes balances strategic variety with intimate routing. The result is a walkable, polished test steeped in local heritage yet always challenging for shotmakers.
Ted Robinson Sr.'s renovations modernized playing corridors and green surroundings while preserving the course’s original intimacy and character.
A formidable par 4 stretching 411 yards, this hole tunnels through Douglas firs and bends subtly. Precision off the tee is vital to find a clear approach to the green, which slopes swiftly from back to front.
Favor the right center with your drive for the best angle, but avoid pushing into the tree line or rough.
Miss left off the tee and you face a blocked approach; the deep green makes for challenging long putts if you don't attack the correct tier.
Immaculate greens and fairways, with lush turf and true putting surfaces.
Efficient pace typical of a private club, though prime member events can add time.
Refined, friendly, and rooted in tradition—classic private ambience without pretension.
Standard private-club code—collared shirts, tailored shorts or slacks, no denim.
Study the pin sheet—small greens and mature trees put a premium on approach shots from the right side of the fairway.
Practice putting and chipping; subtle greens and tight surrounds will challenge even sharp wedge play.
A typical Pacific Northwest day can bring sun, clouds, or sprinkles—bring layers and a rain top just in case.
Club founded and nine-hole layout opens
Member Jack Westland wins U.S. Amateur
Hosts the PGA Tour’s Greater Seattle Open
Everett Golf & Country Club traces its roots to city founders and even rails magnate James J. Hill, whose vision for civic pride led to the club's opening. Generations later, its fairways produced U.S. Amateur champion Jack Westland and multiple USGA winners.
The course’s defining feature remains its towering canopy of Douglas firs, offering a walk under some of the most majestic evergreens in local golf. Every approach is framed by living pillars, demanding accuracy and imagination.
In 1966, Everett briefly entered the big time with the Greater Seattle Open, its challenging greens and shotmaking tests bringing tour-level golf to the local faithful. Though the event soon moved on, the club remains proud of its place in PGA annals.
With a membership known for generational continuity, many Everett rounds end with tales of fathers and daughters—or club champions and local pros—etched into the club’s lore. Few Northwest venues match its depth of in-house tradition.
In 1966, Everett G&CC hosted the PGA Tour's Greater Seattle Open.
The club claims links to legendary St. Andrews pro Tom Morris through its first professional.
Club legend Jack Westland went on to win the U.S. Amateur in 1952.
Tree-lined fairways play narrow—less than 30 paces at their tightest.
The course sits on the site of a 20th-century estate owned by prominent local builders.
Directly in Everett, offers a high-quality public foil to the private club.
Well-regarded daily-fee with modern layout, just minutes from the club.
Classic Eastside facility with variety and easy access.
South Everett or Mukilteo for the shortest drives and best access to both private and public rounds.
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