St. John Golf Course

St. John Golf Course rests among wheat fields of the Palouse

St. John Golf Course sits on the west edge of its namesake farm town forty five miles south of Spokane. Surrounded by rolling wheat hills the nine hole track has been community owned since the early 1950s and is maintained almost entirely by local volunteers who take pride in greens that run true even during harvest season.

St. John Golf Course Fast Facts

Course Overview

Laid out on a modest plateau above Pleasant Valley Creek the design features straightforward corridors defined by native grasses and scattered poplar trees. Fairways are generous yet raised push up greens require lofted approaches to hold firm summer surfaces. The routing measures fewer than three thousand yards but prevailing western winds and baked out turf add extra carry on drives and extra roll on chips. Players often walk the nine twice to create an eighteen hole loop that stays well under four hours. Being a municipal facility with volunteer support fees are set to keep the game accessible for residents and travelers alike.

Hole by Hole Highlights

Amenities and Practice

The property includes a single station hitting cage for warm up and a midsize putting green cut to course speed. There is no formal driving range or dedicated short game bunker. Instruction is informal often provided by experienced members who host junior clinics on summer evenings.

Food and Beverage

No grill operates on site. Players stock coolers from S J Food Center on Front Street or visit the St John Inn Café downtown after the round.

Rates Booking Local Tips

Nine hole green fee is ten dollars based on the town website and Golfify listing carts are not available so walking is the only option. Tee times are not required. Groups larger than twelve are asked to call the park office a day ahead. Bring cash or check for the self pay drop box near the first tee. April mornings can be frosty wait until ten for greens to thaw. In late summer firm fairways add thirty yards of run so consider one less club on approaches.

Final Word on the St. John Golf Course

St. John Golf Course delivers uncomplicated golf in a quiet Palouse setting. Friendly locals quick rounds and a wallet friendly fee schedule make it a welcoming stop for anyone exploring eastern Washington back roads and grain country vistas.

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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