Sahalee Country Club Sammamish, Washington
Sahalee Country Club is a par-72 private course in Sammamish, Washington, playing 7,007 yards from the Black NB tees with a rating of 74.6 and slope of 138. Designed by Ted Robinson / Rees Jones (1969). Sahalee Country Club is carved from a Pacific Northwest forest of towering Douglas fir and cedar, with tight, tree-lined fairways that hosted the 1998 PGA Championship won by Vijay Singh.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,007 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.6 / 138 |
| Tee Options | 8 |
| Architect | Ted Robinson / Rees Jones |
| Year | 1969 |
| Location | Sammamish, Washington, USA |
| Coordinates | 47.6351, -122.0552 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black NB | 6,997 | 72 | 74 | 129 |
| Blue NB | 6,732 | 72 | 72.6 | 127 |
| Blue/White Combo NB | 6,423 | 72 | 71 | 124 |
| White NB | 6,328 | 72 | 76.1 | 132 |
| White/Gold Combo NB | 6,042 | 72 | 75 | 127 |
| Gold NB | 5,816 | 72 | 73.6 | 125 |
| Silver NB | 5,420 | 72 | 71.5 | 119 |
| Family NB | 4,167 | 72 | 64.3 | 103 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black NB 74/129 | 405 | 510 | 415 | 390 | 193 | 512 | 418 | 440 | 213 | 3496 | 402 | 541 | 460 | 175 | 381 | 417 | 375 | 218 | 532 | 3501 | 6997 |
| Blue NB 72.6/127 | 396 | 502 | 406 | 381 | 176 | 508 | 404 | 422 | 180 | 3375 | 392 | 528 | 429 | 162 | 375 | 397 | 372 | 173 | 529 | 3357 | 6732 |
| Blue/White Combo NB 71/124 | 374 | 480 | 386 | 357 | 176 | 483 | 379 | 393 | 180 | 3208 | 374 | 503 | 407 | 162 | 360 | 377 | 347 | 173 | 512 | 3215 | 6423 |
| White NB 76.1/132 | 374 | 480 | 386 | 357 | 165 | 483 | 379 | 393 | 146 | 3163 | 374 | 503 | 407 | 140 | 360 | 377 | 347 | 145 | 512 | 3165 | 6328 |
| White/Gold Combo NB 75/127 | 347 | 480 | 346 | 329 | 165 | 483 | 379 | 339 | 146 | 3014 | 345 | 503 | 375 | 140 | 360 | 354 | 332 | 145 | 474 | 3028 | 6042 |
| Gold NB 73.6/125 | 347 | 460 | 346 | 329 | 157 | 453 | 337 | 339 | 116 | 2884 | 345 | 469 | 375 | 128 | 344 | 354 | 332 | 111 | 474 | 2932 | 5816 |
| Silver NB 71.5/119 | 327 | 434 | 324 | 319 | 149 | 422 | 309 | 317 | 116 | 2717 | 333 | 433 | 338 | 128 | 316 | 327 | 302 | 111 | 415 | 2703 | 5420 |
| Family NB 64.3/103 | 244 | 323 | 271 | 202 | 100 | 359 | 261 | 272 | 84 | 2116 | 260 | 312 | 281 | 68 | 260 | 257 | 209 | 95 | 309 | 2051 | 4167 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black NB (6,997 yards, 74/129)
Course rating 2.0 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Silver NB (5,420 yards, 71.5/119)
1,577 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.5 below par.
Handicap 20+: Family NB (4,167 yards, 64.3/103)
2,830 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.7 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 541 yards. 9 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sahalee Country Club known for?
Sahalee Country Club is known for its dramatic Pacific Northwest setting, where narrow fairways wind through towering Douglas fir and red cedar trees. The course hosted the 1998 PGA Championship, where Vijay Singh claimed his first major title. Its signature par-3 17th plays downhill over water and has been on Golf Digest's Top 100 list for over twenty years.
What is the slope and rating of Sahalee Country Club?
Sahalee Country Club has a course rating of 74.6 and slope of 138 from the back tees. From the Family NB tees, the rating is 64.3 with a slope of 103.
How long is Sahalee Country Club?
From the back tees, Sahalee Country Club plays 7,007 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Sahalee Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 510-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Sahalee Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black NB tees (6,997 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Family NB tees (4,167 yards).
Is Sahalee Country Club public or private?
Sahalee Country Club is a private golf course in Sammamish, Washington. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Sahalee Country Club?
Nearby courses include Brae Burn Golf Course, Tam o'Shanter Golf & Country Club, Plateau Club, Crossroads Par 3 Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Sahalee Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Sahalee Country Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Sahalee Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Sahalee Country Club for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Sahalee Country Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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