Course Details: Located in Fall City, Washington, Aldarra Golf Club is a private par-71 course designed by Tom Fazio and opened in 2001. Spanning 6,885 yards with a course rating of 73.8 and a slope of 138, it’s set on a former Boeing family estate, offering a serene, parkland setting with views of the Cascade Mountains. The course features bentgrass fairways, meticulously maintained greens, and a luxurious clubhouse. Access is restricted to members and guests, with a layout that balances natural beauty and challenging design. Aldarra’s exclusivity and high-end amenities make it a hidden gem in Washington’s golf scene.

Play Characteristics: Aldarra plays as a strategic parkland course, with rolling fairways and subtle elevation changes that demand accurate shot placement. The greens are fast and well-guarded by bunkers, requiring precise irons to avoid difficult up-and-downs. Holes like the par-4 12th, with its tight fairway and elevated green, and the par-3 16th, with a water hazard, test both distance control and nerve. The course’s moderate length allows mid-handicappers to compete, but its firm conditions and strategic bunkering reward low-handicap players who prioritize placement. The lack of heavy rough offers some forgiveness, but the premium on hitting fairways makes it a thinker’s course.