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Orchard Hills Golf and Country Club – Washougals Tree-Lined Championship Gem

Tucked inside a historic prune orchard in Washougal, Orchard Hills Golf and Country Club has offered a championship 18-hole test since 1931. With towering firs framing every fairway, year-round maintenance by a top-tier superintendent, and a golf-focused culture, this private club blends old-school charm with modern performance.

Course Overview

Feature

Details

Par / Yardage

Par 70, 5,935 yards (blue tees) 

Rating / Slope

70.1 / 124 (blue tees)

Course Type

Private, single 18-hole layout

Established

1931, situated on former prune orchards

Greens & Amenities

Premium fee-only focus: fast greens, no extras—gunslinger’s paradise

Instruction & Events

Full PGA staff, junior programs, family leagues

Hole-by-Hole Guide (Blue Tees, 5,935 yds, Par 70)

Hole

Par

Yards

Hcp

Highlights

1

4

347

11

A sharp-fairway opener—200‑yd drive avoids bunkers left, sets up fair iron in. 

2

4

225

17

Dogleg left; precision over power—perfect wedge leaves birdie chances.

3

4

342

9

Straightforward but bunker‑protected green requires cautious second shot.

4

4

392

5

Sharp dogleg with uphill second tee shot—judged club selection is vital.

5

3

134

15

Par‑3 with false front—just avoid going long to save par.

6

4

389

3

Toughest front‑nine hole; multi-tiered green demands accuracy.

7

3

136

13

Uphill short hole. Club up and aim for left side—the green slopes back.

8

4

410

1

Longest, most strategic hole; play below pin to handle slick putting surface.

9

4

360

7

Dogleg left; tee shot needs right-center placement—beware the big fir.

OUT

34

2,735

 

Hole

Par

Yards

Hcp

Highlights

10

5

456

14

Short par‑5: risk going for it from the right, carry creek. 

11

4

396

4

Water threatens the right side—fading shot favored.

12

3

144

18

Slight downhill; aim left—water looms off the green.

13

5

581

2

Signature par‑5: long, guarded fairway and sloping green—par feels like birdie.

14

3

179

12

Uphill par‑3, real club test—allow extra loft.

15

4

410

6

Dogleg left with blind second shot—favor left-center off the tee.

16

4

375

8

Mid-length; tricky green contours require careful approach.

17

3

205

10

Challenging par‑3 across water—club up and keep it dry.

18

5

454

16

Finishing par‑5 with tight fairway—strategic tee and approach crucial.

IN

36

3,200

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TOTAL

70

5,935

 

Why Orchard Hills Matters

  • Golf-First Commitment: With dues focused entirely on golf, expect immaculate greens, stellar conditioning, and no frills—a true golfers’ course.

  • Tree-Lined Tradition: Steeped in history and fully realized on former prune orchard land, it offers mature Pacific Northwest ambiance.

  • Competitive Culture: From PGA pro-led instruction and junior leagues to scratch competitions, this is golf’s heartland.

  • Local Prestige: Ranked among Washington’s top private clubs—maintained by a superintendent with regional credentials.

This course is part of the Washington Golf Directory’s collection of Washington State private golf courses and member-only clubs. Alongside public courses, disc golf spots, and driving ranges, we’re highlighting the places where golfers across the state play, practice, and build community—all year long.