Top golf courses near Wenatchee

There are many Wenatchee locals who profess their love for golf and play their favorite sport in some of the most beautiful golf courses scattered throughout the area. If you’re new in town and you’d like to be acquainted with these lovely spreads of green, here are several top golf courses around Wenatchee to visit and play in:

Wenatchee Golf and Country Club

1600 Country Club Drive, East Wenatchee

Opened in 1923, this private golf club remains impeccably maintained and continues to provide its members with top-of-the-line service and luxurious amenities to this day. Found east of the Cascades, Wenatchee Golf and Country Club has an 18-hole golf course with narrow fairways. It has also been the venue for several professional golf events and qualifiers.

Whether you’re simply dabbling in the game or a hardcore enthusiast, the golf course here will not disappoint. You can choose from five tee blocks depending on your skill level and length of time to play. It also has practice facilities and a capable PGA staff to help in improving your skills. Among its amenities are an in-course golf shop, a swimming pool, fitness facilities, and several venues for your kind of event from family gatherings to weddings.

Desert Canyon Golf Resort

1201 Desert Canyon Boulevard, Orondo

Located 23 miles north of East Wenatchee, this 18-hole course has been in operation since 1993. Golfers can play a round or two here with the Columbia River Valley as a stunning backdrop.

In this resort, you can opt to simply visit for a game and even stay for the night at The Lodge at Desert Canyon. Or you can live in a golf community within the resort’s periphery and practice your swing any time you want.

For refreshments and after-game meals, The Oasis offers filling gastronomic delights, as well as a space to unwind. The building that houses The Oasis is also the locale of a shop, a sports bar, and a coffee place.

Lake Chelan Golf Course

1501 W Golf Course Drive, Chelan

Maintained by the city government, this golf course has unmatched views of the countryside and of Lake Chelan itself. Getting here from Downtown Chelan will only take you less than an hour.

This particular golf course is known for its fast greens. There are clubs and carts for rent, as well as a golf shop within the premises. It also features a restaurant and offers lessons conducted by its highly trained PGA staff but as a safety precaution in the light of the pandemic, only takeout is available at the restaurant and lessons have been temporarily suspended.

Kahler Glen Golf and Ski Resort

20700 Clubhouse Drive, Leavenworth

This resort found between Leavenworth and Lake Wenatchee is an excellent option for families looking for variety in activities to engage in. The centerpiece here is their 18-hole par 70 golf course that covers almost 6,000 yards. Designed with water hazards and bunkers for a bit of a challenge, this course is perfect for golfers of all skills and abilities. A pro golf shop, practice putting greens, and an aqua driving range complete the golf ensemble in Kahler Glen.

For non-golfers, the resort offers other recreational activities. Wintertime here opens opportunities for cross-country skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, or ice-skating.

Living in Wenatchee can be full of excitement, especially if you have these golf courses within your periphery. To know more about the lifestyle you can lead in Wenatchee, as well as in Leavenworth, Cascade, and Lake Chelan, reach out to the local real estate specialists, Coldwell Banker Cascade Real Estate. Call them at 509.888.8887 or email info(at)cbcascade(dotted)com.