West Seattle Golf Course Washington
West Seattle Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Washington, playing 6,725 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 71.5 and slope of 125.
The Course
Across the holes we have mapped, the fairway measures a median 30 yards wide where a tee shot lands, and pinches to 20 at its narrowest. Nine of the 18 holes bend more than 18 yards off the straight line, and they nearly all turn left. The map carries 24 bunkers. Water crosses the line of play on the 12th.
Yards works every hole here for your handicap and your own carry distances, then names the target that loses fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are open to anyone, which here means a 541-yard par 5 and a 346-yard par 4.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,725 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.5 / 125 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Washington, USA |
| Coordinates | 47.5592, -122.3703 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,725 | 6,149 | 72 | 71.5 | 125 |
| Blue | 6,322 | 5,781 | 72 | 69.4 | 123 |
| White | 6,004 | 5,490 | 72 | 67.9 | 121 |
| Green | 5,535 | 5,061 | 72 | 65.9 | 110 |
| Purple | 5,201 | 4,756 | 72 | 64.2 | 100 |
| Gold | 4,756 | 4,349 | 72 | 62.5 | 97 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 71.5/125 | 541 | 346 | 121 | 540 | 435 | 198 | 320 | 403 | 564 | 3468 | 375 | 182 | 515 | 195 | 475 | 413 | 382 | 366 | 354 | 3257 | 6725 |
| Blue 69.4/123 | 524 | 346 | 121 | 505 | 401 | 181 | 320 | 386 | 534 | 3318 | 353 | 163 | 484 | 184 | 378 | 382 | 353 | 353 | 354 | 3004 | 6322 |
| White 67.9/121 | 508 | 308 | 115 | 495 | 382 | 160 | 315 | 356 | 513 | 3152 | 341 | 152 | 484 | 164 | 364 | 361 | 333 | 332 | 321 | 2852 | 6004 |
| Green 65.9/110 | 457 | 275 | 115 | 441 | 351 | 123 | 306 | 346 | 482 | 2896 | 316 | 125 | 441 | 164 | 338 | 349 | 303 | 322 | 281 | 2639 | 5535 |
| Purple 64.2/100 | 400 | 278 | 115 | 442 | 369 | 121 | 305 | 301 | 396 | 2727 | 319 | 127 | 458 | 166 | 224 | 347 | 219 | 325 | 289 | 2474 | 5201 |
| Gold 62.5/97 | 400 | 278 | 115 | 387 | 309 | 121 | 220 | 301 | 396 | 2527 | 319 | 127 | 368 | 81 | 224 | 277 | 219 | 325 | 289 | 2229 | 4756 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 12 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,725 yards, 71.5/125)
Course rating 0.5 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Green (5,535 yards, 65.9/110)
1,190 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.1 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (4,756 yards, 62.5/97)
1,969 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 9.5 below par.
Hole by Hole, From the Map
The hole bends left about 220 yards out, and the fairway is 33 yards wide at 230 yards. There is water down the right, 15 yards off the line. One greenside bunker, and 33 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends left about 232 yards out, and the fairway is 47 yards wide at 230 yards. There is water down the left, 48 yards off the line. A bunker sits 271 out on the left. One greenside bunker, and 30 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends left about 415 yards out, and the fairway is 35 yards wide at 230 yards. There is water down the left, 68 yards off the line. A bunker sits 248 out on the right. Two greenside bunkers, and 28 yards of green to work with.
The fairway is 39 yards wide at 230 yards. Water crosses the line 427 yards from the back tee. Two bunkers work down the left from 231 yards. One greenside bunker, and 33 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends left about 204 yards out, and the fairway is 29 yards wide at 230 yards. There is water down the left, 47 yards off the line. Two bunkers work down the left from 194 yards. One greenside bunker, and 28 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends right about 216 yards out. There is water down the left, 43 yards off the line. One greenside bunker, and 30 yards of green to work with.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of West Seattle Golf Course?
West Seattle Golf Course has a course rating of 71.5 and slope of 125 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 62.5 with a slope of 97.
How long is West Seattle Golf Course?
From the back tees, West Seattle Golf Course plays 6,725 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at West Seattle Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 540-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at West Seattle Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,725 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (4,756 yards).
Is West Seattle Golf Course public or private?
West Seattle Golf Course is a public golf course in Washington. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near West Seattle Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Jefferson Park Golf Course (Seattle), Glen Acres Golf & Country Club, Rainier Golf & Country Club, Interbay Family Golf Center.
Is there a yardage book for West Seattle Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for West Seattle Golf Course 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 West Seattle Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at West Seattle Golf Course 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 West Seattle Golf Course 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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