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Ritzville Golf Course — Eastern Washington’s Friendly Nine

In the wheat-country flats just off I-90, Ritzville Municipal Golf Course offers travelers and hometown golfers a straightforward nine-hole loop with casual rates, a no-teetime culture, and plenty of small-town charm . Opened in 1935 and community-owned ever since, the layout is routed atop a sandy plateau that drains quickly—so even after a Palouse downpour, the fairways stay firm and playable.

Quick Facts about the Ritzville Golf Course

Blue

White

Red

Yardage (9 holes)

3,115 yds

2,945 yds

2,741 yds

Par / Rating / Slope

36 • 34.8 / 112*

36 • 34.1 / —*

36 • 33.1 / —*

Architect

Community built (1935)

Season

Year-round (weather permitting)

Green Fee

$25 for 9 • $40 for 18 (2025)

 

Layout at a Glance

The routing is classic Depression-era farmland golf: straight corridors edged by sagebrush, small push-up greens, and modest bunkering that still collects its share of balls.

Hole

Par

Yards

Notes

1

4

392

Opens with a generous fairway; prevailing SW wind often helps.

2

5

501

Plays slightly uphill; two fairway bunkers pinch long hitters.

3

3

160

Trouble long; green slopes back-to-front.

4

4

376

Dogleg left around a single cottonwood—draw required.

5

4

351

OB right near the maintenance road; safe line center-left.

6

3

183

Longest par-3; wind exposure can add or subtract two clubs.

7

4

328

Drivable in summer when turf is firm; green tilts sharply left.

8

5

562

Signature hole: reachable in two only if wind cooperates.

9

4

282

Short closer to clubhouse patio—birdie chance before the turn.

Play the loop twice for 18 holes; the second lap is typically quicker as you know where to miss.

Ritzville Golf Course’s Practice & Amenities

  • Driving Cage – One-stall net beside the clubhouse for warm-ups.

  • Putting Green – Small but true; good for speed checks.

  • Snack Bar – Burgers, brats, and cold cans on a shaded deck overlooking #9 green .

  • Member Leagues – Tuesday men, Thursday ladies, and Friday “Scramble Social” from April to September .

Why Play Ritzville Golf Course?

  1. Easy I-90 stop – One minute off Exit 221; you can squeeze in nine and still make Spokane for dinner.

  2. True small-town vibe – No tee times, handshake hospitality, and a volunteer greens crew who treat visitors like members.

  3. Firm summer turf – Average annual rainfall under 10 inches means links-style rollout from June through September.

  4. Wallet-friendly – $40 for 18 holes and a pull-cart is unbeatable road-trip value.

Local Tips

  • Bring cash—clubhouse credit-card terminal occasionally drops when cell service is spotty.

  • Afternoon breezes increase after 2 p.m.; plan yardages accordingly.

  • The greens are faster than they look—aim for below the hole whenever possible.

Final Take

Ritzville Municipal Golf Course embodies Eastern Washington golf: open skies, friendly locals, and a no-frills layout that lets you swing driver without fear. For travelers chasing a quick, affordable round—or locals who value community over country-club flash—Ritzville’s nine are well worth a stop on the wheat-belt ribbon of I-90.

This course is one of many featured in the Washington Golf Directory. Your guide to Washington State public golf courses, local driving ranges, and weekend-worthy golf getaways. Whether you’re playing nine before work or planning a road trip across the state, we’re here to help you explore more golf, one course at a time.