Course Details: Tumble Creek Golf Club, located in Cle Elum, Washington, is a private par-71 course designed by Tom Doak and opened in 2005. Spanning 7,102 yards with a course rating of 74.4 and a slope of 140, it’s set within the exclusive Tumble Creek community, adjacent to Suncadia Resort’s Prospector and Rope Rider courses. The course rolls through pine forests and meadows along the Cle Elum River, offering stunning Cascade Mountain views. Members enjoy access to the Great House clubhouse, Hill House swim and fitness facilities, and Suncadia’s amenities, with minimal earth movement during construction preserving the natural landscape. Access is limited to Tumble Creek property owners and their guests, making it a secluded retreat 80 miles from Seattle.

Play Characteristics: Tumble Creek plays as a minimalist mountain course, with wide fairways that encourage bold drives but require careful navigation of elevation changes and strategic bunkers. The greens are large and undulating, with runoffs that demand precise approach shots—missing the wrong side can lead to challenging recoveries. The par-4 5th, a dogleg left into a valley, and the par-3 13th, with its exposed green, highlight Doak’s artistry in blending natural terrain with strategic design. The course’s firm conditions and occasional winds amplify roll-out, testing distanceEED distance control, while the open layout allows for creative shot-making. The challenging terrain and fast greens make it a rewarding test for skilled players, yet its width offers forgiveness for mid-handicappers.