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 | 13 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Black NB (6,997 yards, 74/129)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 2 (par 5, 510 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Silver NB (5,420 yards, 71.5/119)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Family NB (4,167 yards, 64.3/103)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 13 (68 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 510 yards from the back tees, this par 5 is a true three-shot hole for most golfers.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 175 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 541 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The #3 handicap hole. A 440-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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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 Plateau Club, Bear Creek Country Club (Woodinville), Overlake Golf & Country Club, Snoqualmie Falls Golf Course (Fall City).
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.
Does Sahalee Country Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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