First round
Start with Canyon Lakes for one of the strongest local layouts. The hills make walking demanding.
GOLF WORTH THE TRIP.
Three rounds in Tri-Cities.
Very good regional golf, without pretending every city has an Eagle.
11courses considered
No Eagle within 45 minutes.
01 / Your first round
Canyon Lakes
Birdie$75–95
18 holes, cart includedHills, water, and firm, fast greens make this one of the strongest local choices for a visitor.
02 / Worth another look
Horn Rapids
Birdie$50–63
18 holes walking, 2026: $50 Monday-Thursday, $63 Friday-Sunday; with cart $70 and $83; cart $20 per riderDesert golf along the Yakima, with local accounts reporting improvements under new ownership.
03 / Keep it casual
Sun Willows
Par$48–57
18-hole green feeA Robert Muir Graves layout with mature trees and shade. A casual, affordable option for a relaxed group.
MAKE THE ROUNDS YOURS
Three days in Tri-Cities
Keep our three picks, or swap a round to suit your group, budget, and time.
Conditions pick for casual golf
Sun Willows has encouraging local conditioning reports; its Par tier still reflects course quality.
Worth another look
Horn Rapids has improving local feedback under new ownership.
Budget-minded round
Check the current listed rate and cart or tax extras before booking.
Easygoing round
Big River offers forgiving golf and a quieter reputation, about 35 minutes south.
Splurge
Wine Valley is the regional Albatross, about 55 minutes east. Check non-resident rates.
36-hole day
Combine the two local Birdies, with early tee times and a generous transfer window.
Casual group
Mature trees and shade suit a relaxed group, but larger groups can slow the round.
Skip if you’re in a hurry
Weekend pace can be slow at Canyon Lakes; leave a buffer before any fixed plans.
The course book
1 Albatross · 0 Eagle · 2 Birdie11 courses · ~ reported or unverified rate · Cart and tax vary; check the listed basis.
Albatross
Make the trip for it.01Wine Valley
Nationally recognized golf about 55 minutes east of Tri-Cities; the regional splurge for a full golf day.
May 1-October 15: Mon-Thu $198; Fri-Sun $221. Includes cart and range balls; sales tax is additional. Standard adult rates, before early-bird, twilight or local discounts.
↳ Non-resident rates can be substantially higher; allow time for the drive and round.
$198–221Peak-season 18 holes, cart included · 18 holesVerified 2026
Birdie
Play it when you’re in town.02Canyon Lakes
Hills, water, and firm, fast greens make this one of the strongest local choices for a visitor.
Mon-Thu $75; Fri-Sun $95. Tax treatment is not stated on the rate sheet.
↳ A demanding walk; weekend rounds can be slow.
$75–9518 holes, cart included · 18 holesVerified 2026
Horn Rapids
Desert golf along the Yakima, with local accounts reporting improvements under new ownership.
Twilight $42 Mon-Thu and $55 Fri-Sun walking; Thursday seniors $60 with cart. Tee times book through Teesnap.
↳ Wind is a factor; some conditioning concerns remain.
$50–6318 holes walking, 2026: $50 Monday-Thursday, $63 Friday-Sunday; with cart $70 and $83; cart $20 per rider · 18 holesVerified 2026
Par
Solid golf. No regrets.05Columbia Point
Straight, forgiving riverfront municipal golf, with greens that earn particular praise.
Mon-Thu $49, Fri $54, weekends/holidays $59. With cart: $70 / $75 / $80 per golfer. Published rates include sales tax; booking-engine prices are pre-tax. Effective January 12, 2026.
↳ Allow extra time on busy days.
$49–5918-hole green fee · 18 holesVerified 2026
Sun Willows
A Robert Muir Graves layout with mature trees and shade. A casual, affordable option for a relaxed group.
Mon-Thu $48, Fri $52, weekends $57. Cart: $20 per rider; with cart $68 / $72 / $77. Tax treatment is not stated. Rate sheet updated January 8, 2026.
↳ Larger groups can slow the pace.
$48–5718-hole green fee · 18 holesVerified 2026
Zintel Creek
A short, tree-lined public course with push-up greens and a par-65 layout; a charming alternative to a full-length round.
Mon-Thu $55; Fri-Sun $65. Cart: $20 per rider; with cart $75-85. Tax treatment is not stated. From the 2026 green-fee sheet.
↳ Some online reviews concern the restaurant rather than the golf course.
$55–6518-hole green fee · 18 holesVerified 2026
West Richland Golf Course
An established course with mature trees and some positive local accounts; golf-specific evidence remains limited.
We have not verified a current official rate sheet. Contact the course before budgeting.
↳ Mixed service feedback; many online reviews focus on the bar.
Rate unconfirmedCurrent rate needs confirmation · 18 holesCheck before booking
Big River
Forgiving, affordable golf roughly 35 minutes south of Tri-Cities, with a reputation for a quieter round.
Mon-Fri $33; weekends $37.50. Cart: $13.75 per rider; with cart $46.75-51.25. Tax treatment is not stated. From the 2026 daily rates.
$33–37.5018-hole green fee · 18 holesVerified 2026
Not tiered
More evidence, different formats, or an access question.03Buckskin
9 holesA nine-hole option with a local feel, suited to a shorter outing.
Seniors and juniors $27 for nine, $38 for 18. Memberships from $900. Tax treatment not stated.
↳ Confirm the nine-hole rate and cart cost before playing.
$30–42Nine-hole course: adult $30 for nine holes walking, $42 for 18, any day; cart $15 for nine and $18 for 18 per person · 9 holesVerified 2026
Columbia Park Golf Tri-Plex
Short courseA riverside par-3 eighteen with foot golf and disc golf, ideal when a full-length course is not the plan.
Mon-Thu $30; Fri-Sun $32. Gas cart listed at $28 per cart; confirm rental terms. Daily-rate tax treatment is not stated. From the 2026 rate sheet.
$30–3218-hole traditional golf · 18 holesVerified 2026
Pasco Golfland
Short courseA par-3 nine near the Pasco airport for a short, casual golf outing.
Seniors $19.28 for nine; juniors 6-10 $10.10 and 11-15 $14.69; pull cart $5.51; add-nine cart $15.61. All prices before sales tax per the site.
$20.66–36.27Nine-hole par-3 course: $20.66 for nine holes walking, $15.61 to add the back nine ($36.27 for 18), any day, before sales tax; cart $22.04 extra · 9 holesVerified 2026
