Orchard Hills Golf and Country Club
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Orchard Hills Golf and Country Club โ 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
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Feature |
Details |
|---|---|
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Par / Yardage |
Parโฏ70, 5,935 yards (blue tees)ย |
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Rating / Slope |
70.1 / 124 (blue tees) |
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Course Type |
Private, single 18-hole layout |
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Established |
1931, situated on former prune orchards |
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Greens & Amenities |
Premium fee-only focus: fast greens, no extrasโgunslingerโs paradise |
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Instruction & Events |
Full PGA staff, junior programs, family leagues |
Hole-by-Hole Guide (Blue Tees, 5,935 yds, Par 70)
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Hole |
Par |
Yards |
Hcp |
Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
4 |
347 |
11 |
A sharp-fairway openerโ200โyd drive avoids bunkers left, sets up fair iron in.ย |
|
2 |
4 |
225 |
17 |
Dogleg left; precision over powerโperfect wedge leaves birdie chances. |
|
3 |
4 |
342 |
9 |
Straightforward but bunkerโprotected green requires cautious second shot. |
|
4 |
4 |
392 |
5 |
Sharp dogleg with uphill second tee shotโjudged club selection is vital. |
|
5 |
3 |
134 |
15 |
Parโ3 with false frontโjust avoid going long to save par. |
|
6 |
4 |
389 |
3 |
Toughest frontโnine hole; multi-tiered green demands accuracy. |
|
7 |
3 |
136 |
13 |
Uphill short hole. Club up and aim for left sideโthe green slopes back. |
|
8 |
4 |
410 |
1 |
Longest, most strategic hole; play below pin to handle slick putting surface. |
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9 |
4 |
360 |
7 |
Dogleg left; tee shot needs right-center placementโbeware the big fir. |
|
OUT |
34 |
2,735 |
|
Hole |
Par |
Yards |
Hcp |
Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
5 |
456 |
14 |
Short parโ5: risk going for it from the right, carry creek.ย |
|
11 |
4 |
396 |
4 |
Water threatens the right sideโfading shot favored. |
|
12 |
3 |
144 |
18 |
Slight downhill; aim leftโwater looms off the green. |
|
13 |
5 |
581 |
2 |
Signature parโ5: long, guarded fairway and sloping greenโpar feels like birdie. |
|
14 |
3 |
179 |
12 |
Uphill parโ3, real club testโallow extra loft. |
|
15 |
4 |
410 |
6 |
Dogleg left with blind second shotโfavor left-center off the tee. |
|
16 |
4 |
375 |
8 |
Mid-length; tricky green contours require careful approach. |
|
17 |
3 |
205 |
10 |
Challenging parโ3 across waterโclub up and keep it dry. |
|
18 |
5 |
454 |
16 |
Finishing parโ5 with tight fairwayโstrategic tee and approach crucial. |
|
IN |
36 |
3,200 |
โ |
|
|
TOTAL |
70 |
5,935 |
Why Orchard Hills Matters
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Golf-First Commitment: With dues focused entirely on golf, expect immaculate greens, stellar conditioning, and no frillsโa true golfersโ course.
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Tree-Lined Tradition: Steeped in history and fully realized on former prune orchard land, it offers mature Pacific Northwest ambiance.
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Competitive Culture: From PGA pro-led instruction and junior leagues to scratch competitions, this is golfโs heartland.
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Local Prestige: Ranked among Washingtonโs top private clubsโmaintained by a superintendent with regional credentials.
This course is part of the Washington Golf Directoryโs collection of Washington State private golf courses and member-only clubs. Alongside public courses, disc golf spots, and driving ranges, weโre highlighting the places where golfers across the state play, practice, and build communityโall year long.
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