We played Washington National on July 4. The course was in great shape. The only problem we had was the sand was so soft and deep that we actually nearly lost two balls in the sand traps. They were... Continue »

We played Washington National on July 4. The course was in great shape. The only problem we had was the sand was so soft and deep that we actually nearly lost two balls in the sand traps. They were invisible but we knew they were in there. So we used the rake to uncover our balls. Not sure how legal that is but we've never had an invisible ball problem before.

This is an unusual golf course for the northwest. Basically they tore down all the trees except around the periphery of the course and added many sand traps and waste bunkers. So it plays more like a desert course in some respects than a northwest traditional course. Originally they had hoped to lure a US Open here but the course was never held in high enough esteem. Nevertheless, it is a good one and very challenging from some of the tees. As much as I like it I would probably give this "Home of the Huskies" a second place among collegiate courses in Washington to Palouse Ridge "Home of the Cougs" in Pullman. The collegiate theme is strong here, get a cart in the colors of any of the Pac 10 schools. Well worth the 45 minute drive from Seattle.