15500 Six Penny Lane,
Newcastle, Washington 98059
Office
+1 (425) 793 5566Pro shop
+1 (425) 793 4653Fax
+1 (425) 793 4643Website
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Mark Rashell (Director of Golf)The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Significantly undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland and residential.
Designer:
Bob Cupp, with design consultant Fred Couples.
18-hole par-72 Coal Creek course (7024 yds from back tees).
47.535148
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13 mi SE of downtown Seattle.
Newcastle (China Creek)
The China Creek course at The Golf Club at Newcastle is a well-rated and always popular layout. This tree-lined and open parkland course should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Walking permitted (but quite tough going).
Excellent
A member of the OKI Golf group, which has several top-quality golf courses in the Seattle area, including: Newcastle (2 courses), Washington National, Redmond Ridge, Trophy Lake, Harbour Pointe and Hawks Prairie (2 courses), which are all featured in Where2Golf.
OKI Golf also owns and manages Echo Falls (its first acquisition in 1994), The Plateau Club (private) and Indian Summer G&CC (private), which are not covered by Where2Golf. Founder Scott Oki was formerly a senior vice-president with Microsoft.
3700 132nd Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98006.
+1 (425) 865 8680
Visit websiteThe Homestead Bellevue-Factoria is designed for short or longer stays, with studio suite rooms featuring a fully-equipped kitchen, something you won’t find in a typical hotel. Your in-room facilities include: kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and stovetop, dining and cooking utensils and a convenient workspace.
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Newcastle (Coal Creek & China Creek courses).
Willows Run; Redmond Ridge; Sahalee (private); Aldarra (private); Auburn; West Seattle.
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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