Tekoa Golf Course
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Tekoa Golf Course: Bring Your A Game and Your Imagination to Rolling Wheat Land Challenge
Tekoa Golf Course inย Tekoaย challenges golfers to bring their A game and imagination to this unique 9-hole layout where thereโs every kind of shot you can think of. Built on former wheat land with rolling terrain, this course demands creativity with uphill, downhill, sidehill lies where the ball sits above or below your feet, creating an experience where straight drives are necessary and never a dull moment awaits.
Tekoa Golf Course Fast Facts
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Tekoa, Washington |
| Address | 202 Golf Course Road, Tekoa, WA 99033 |
| Holes and Par | 9 holes, Par 35 |
| Total Yardage | 2,550 yards |
| Course Rating | 34.4/111 (Menโs), 33.2/108 (Ladies) |
| Terrain | Rolling former wheat land with varied lies |
| Designer | Waldo Hay |
| Opened | 1959 |
| Phone | (509) 284-5607 |
| tekoagolfcourse@gmail.com | |
| Management | Shirley Luhtala (President) |
Course Overview
Tekoa Golf Course transforms former wheat land into a rolling terrain adventure where imagination becomes as important as skill. This Waldo Hay design from 1959 creates a community golf experience where narrow fairways demand accuracy and small, hard-to-hit greens challenge every approach shot. The courseโs unique character lies in its varied lies and elevation changes, ensuring that golfers encounter uphill, downhill, and sidehill shots that test every aspect of their game.
The layoutโs rolling terrain provides natural challenges without relying heavily on bunkers, as the course designers knew the land itself would provide sufficient difficulty. Tekoa Golf Course rewards strategic thinking and shot-making creativity, where players must constantly adapt to the terrain and use their imagination to navigate the varied challenges each hole presents.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
| Hole | Yards | Par | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 286 | 4 | Opening Par 4 through rolling terrain |
| 2 | 268 | 4 | Demands accuracy on narrow fairway |
| 3 | 454 | 5 | Longest hole with varied elevation |
| 4 | 325 | 4 | Strategic positioning required |
| 5 | 167 | 3 | Par 3 with small, difficult green |
| 6 | 315 | 4 | Rolling fairway creates interesting lies |
| 7 | 295 | 4 | Risk-reward hole where lucky golfers can cut corner over orchard fence |
| 8 | 108 | 3 | Short Par 3 requiring precision |
| 9 | 332 | 4 | Finishing Par 4 through challenging terrain |
Amenities & Practice
Tekoa Golf Course offers cart rentals and maintains the welcoming atmosphere of a community course. The facility includes a driving range for practice and provides the relaxed setting where golfers often enjoy their own private course experience, as itโs rare to encounter more than 2-3 groups playing simultaneously. The course management creates a personal, friendly environment perfect for golfers seeking an unhurried round.
Food & Beverage
Contact the course directly for current food and beverage availability at (509) 284-5607.
Rates / Booking / Local Tips
As of 2024, Tekoa Golf Course offers excellent value with 9-hole rounds at $20 and 18-hole rounds at $30. Cart rentals are available for $20 (9 holes) or $30 (18 holes). The course operates seasonally with typical hours and welcomes golfers looking for an affordable challenge on unique terrain.
The former wheat land location means golfers should prepare for constantly changing lies and elevation. Hole 7 offers a risk-reward opportunity where skilled players can cut the corner over an orchard fence to shorten the hole, embodying the courseโs philosophy of rewarding imagination and bold play.
How to Score Here
โข Accuracy trumps distance – narrow fairways demand straight drives
โข Prepare for varied lies with uphill, downhill, and sidehill shots throughout your round
โข Small greens require precise approach shots and careful club selection
โข Tekoa Golf Course rewards imagination and creativity over pure power
โข Take advantage of risk-reward opportunities like the corner-cutting shot on Hole 7
Final Word
Tekoa Golf Course delivers exactly what they promise: a course where you bring your A game and imagination to navigate rolling wheat land terrain that creates every kind of shot imaginable, ensuring never a dull moment in this unique Eastern Washington golf experience.
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