Newaukum Valley Golf Club

About This Course: Three Nines Along the Newaukum River

Newaukum Valley Golf Club sits just south of Chehalis with 27 holes of golf along the Newaukum River, and the reason to make the drive is choice: three nines with their own character, a full sized range and a clubhouse grill with a view of the course. The club says all three nines are playable for beginners while still challenging lower handicaps, and it bills itself as welcoming and family friendly.

The course’s own scorecard pairs the South and East nines, which play to par 72 and 6,307 yards from the Blue tees. The West nine, which the club calls the shortest of the three, rounds out the 27.

Newaukum Valley Golf Club Fast Facts

Course Overview

GolfPass lists the South and East nines as opening in 1979 and credits the design to John H. Date and Henry M. Date. In August 2019, Will Rubin of The Chronicle reported that Newaukum Ventures LLC, owned by Joseph Enbody and Trevor Westlund, had bought the golf course and its associated properties that May from John Date for $3.125 million, according to the Lewis County Assessor’s Office. The new owners hired Gerald Waring to revamp the restaurant and reopened the back bar area.

The club describes each nine differently. The South Nine borders the Newaukum River and mixes rolling hills, large trees and strategic bunkering, and the club says it challenges even the best golfer. The East Nine is more open and forgiving, but you will need to steer clear of numerous water hazards. The West Nine is the shortest, and its tree lined fairways put a premium on shotmaking and accuracy. On the scorecard, the South Nine carries back to back par 5s at 6 and 7 that add up to 1,086 yards, while the East Nine packs three par 5s and three par 3s into 3,016 yards.

Hole by Hole Highlights

Yardages are from the Blue tees on the course’s own scorecard, which numbers the South Nine 1 to 9 and the East Nine 10 to 18.

• Hole 2, 435 yards, par 4: The longest par 4 on the South and East card and the number 5 handicap. Par is a good score here.
• Hole 6, 520 yards, par 5: The number 1 handicap hole on the scorecard and the first of the back to back par 5s.
• Hole 7, 566 yards, par 5: The longest hole on the course. Plan on three full shots.
• Hole 8, 203 yards, par 3: The longest par 3 of the 18, yet only the number 17 handicap.
• Hole 9, 284 yards, par 4: The shortest par 4 on the card. A long iron or hybrid that leaves a full wedge is the percentage play.
• Hole 12, 145 yards, par 3: One of two 145 yard par 3s on the East Nine and the number 18 handicap, the easiest hole on the card.
• Hole 13, 523 yards, par 5: The number 2 handicap and the longest hole on the East Nine.
• Hole 17, 475 yards, par 5: The shortest par 5 on the card and a real birdie chance for longer hitters.

Amenities and Practice

The club pairs its three nines with a full sized driving range and two putting and chipping greens. Range buckets are $8 for a small bucket of 40 balls and $14 for a large bucket of 80 balls. Carts are $14 for 9 holes and $19 for 18.

Newaukum Valley has Men’s and Women’s Clubs with member discounts and club tournaments, plus twilight league play on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The club also hosts tournaments, fundraisers, corporate outings, buddy trips and weddings, for groups of 12 to 200, with catering available.

Food and Drink

The Grill sits at the heart of the clubhouse, with views over the course toward the river. From April to October it is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; from November to March it is open Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The menu runs from spinach artichoke dip, wings and flatbreads to a French dip, a bacon cheeseburger, grilled tacos and the Grilled NEWK Dog with cream cheese, caramelized onions and jalapeños. The bar pours golf themed cocktails such as the Fairway Fizz and the Mulligan Mixer.

Plan Your Visit

Rates, Tee Times and Local Tips

Newaukum Valley does not post fixed green fees. Its rates page says every tee time is priced on the online tee sheet, with prices that move with the day of the week, the time of day, the weather and golfer demand, and that booking early gets you the best price. The posted extras, read October 9, 2026, are carts at $14 for 9 holes and $19 for 18, and range buckets at $8 and $14. Golf hours are 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Sunday.

See current prices and book on the Newaukum Valley tee times page, or call the course at 360-748-0461. Twilight leagues play on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so late afternoon tee times on those days may be busier.

Our Chehalis city guide covers the rest of your trip, and the Chehalis Centralia Railroad and Museum makes an easy stop on the way to or from the course.

How to Score Here

• Pick your nines on purpose. The East is the most forgiving off the tee, the West rewards accuracy, and the South is the stiffest test.
• Treat holes 6 and 13, the two hardest on the card, as par holes and take a bogey without a fight.
• Bank strokes on the short holes: 9 at 284 yards and the 145 yard par 3s at 10 and 12.
• Book early. The club says the best prices go to golfers who reserve ahead.

Final Word

Newaukum Valley gives you three nines to choose from on the river south of Chehalis, a full range to warm up on and a grill with a view to finish the day.