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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
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Blue |
White |
Red |
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Yardage (9 holes) |
3,115 yds |
2,945 yds |
2,741 yds |
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Par / Rating / Slope |
36 • 34.8 / 112* |
36 • 34.1 / —* |
36 • 33.1 / —* |
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Architect |
Community built (1935) |
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Season |
Year-round (weather permitting) |
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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.
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Hole |
Par |
Yards |
Notes |
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1 |
4 |
392 |
Opens with a generous fairway; prevailing SW wind often helps. |
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2 |
5 |
501 |
Plays slightly uphill; two fairway bunkers pinch long hitters. |
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3 |
3 |
160 |
Trouble long; green slopes back-to-front. |
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4 |
4 |
376 |
Dogleg left around a single cottonwood—draw required. |
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5 |
4 |
351 |
OB right near the maintenance road; safe line center-left. |
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6 |
3 |
183 |
Longest par-3; wind exposure can add or subtract two clubs. |
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7 |
4 |
328 |
Drivable in summer when turf is firm; green tilts sharply left. |
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8 |
5 |
562 |
Signature hole: reachable in two only if wind cooperates. |
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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
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Driving Cage – One-stall net beside the clubhouse for warm-ups.
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Putting Green – Small but true; good for speed checks.
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Snack Bar – Burgers, brats, and cold cans on a shaded deck overlooking #9 green .
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Member Leagues – Tuesday men, Thursday ladies, and Friday “Scramble Social” from April to September .
Why Play Ritzville Golf Course?
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Easy I-90 stop – One minute off Exit 221; you can squeeze in nine and still make Spokane for dinner.
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True small-town vibe – No tee times, handshake hospitality, and a volunteer greens crew who treat visitors like members.
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Firm summer turf – Average annual rainfall under 10 inches means links-style rollout from June through September.
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Wallet-friendly – $40 for 18 holes and a pull-cart is unbeatable road-trip value.
Local Tips
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Bring cash—clubhouse credit-card terminal occasionally drops when cell service is spotty.
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Afternoon breezes increase after 2 p.m.; plan yardages accordingly.
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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.
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- About the Author
- Latest Posts
Explore Washington State has been covering the real Washington for more than a decade. State parks, small towns, back roads, rest stops, and the people who make this place worth exploring. What started as a hyperlocal project covering individual communities grew into a full media project with more than 340 podcast episodes, a weekly newsletter with 3,800 subscribers, and coverage of all 146 Washington State Parks. The content here comes from people who have actually been to these places: locals, regulars, and lifelong Washington residents who care more about getting it right than getting clicks.