The Best Golf Courses in Alaska
Despite having less golf courses than any other state, Alaska still has plenty to choose from! That’s why we’ve gone ahead and compiled a list of the top 10 best golf courses in Alaska!
We’ve looked at a number of factors, including facilities, amenities and landscaping to pick out the cream of the crop!
1. Homer Golf Course
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 9-hole course
Type of grass: Other
Total par (men's tees): 27
Total yardage (men's tees): 901 yards
Scorecard: Link
Experience Alaska playing in the small but beautiful Homer course that was built purely out of the love for the game. Opened in 1990, the course was designed by Dave Schoar.
2. Fireweed Meadows Golf Course
Address:
72749 Milo Fritz Ave, Anchor Point, AK 99556, United StatesPhone: (907) 226-2582
Website: Visit
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 9-hole course
Type of grass: Other
Total par (men's tees): 30
Total yardage (men's tees): 1,551 yards
A beautiful and relaxing golf course, the Fireweed Meadows is the ideal place for the casual golfer. The course opened in 2006.
3. Bear Valley Golf Course
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 9-hole course
Type of grass: Other
Slope index: 121
Course Rating: 33.9
Total par (men's tees): 36
Total yardage (men's tees): 2,805 yards
Scorecard: Link
A beautiful nine-hole course, the Bear Valley is located about three miles from the base on Anton Larsen Road. Opened in 1986, the course was designed by Richard L. Blackburn and Wayne Berry.
4. Sea Mountain Golf Course
Address:
301 Granite Creek Rd, Sitka, Alaska 99835, Sitka CountyPhone: (907) 747-5663
Website: Visit
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 9-hole course
Type of grass: Other
Total par (men's tees): 36
Total yardage (men's tees): 2,791 yards
Scorecard: Link
Located in Sitka, Alaska, the Sea Mountain Golf Course features a unique and beautiful 9-hole golf course with amazing views of Alaska’s natural beauty. Opened in 2008, the course was designed by Roger Sudnikovich.
5. Black Diamond Golf Course
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 9-hole course
Type of grass: Blue grass
Slope index: 112
Course Rating: 33.5
Total par (men's tees): 34
Total yardage (men's tees): 2,732 yards
Scorecard: Link
A very different experience, unlike the golf resorts at home, the Black Diamond offers a challenging and fun experience. Opened in 1995, the course was designed by Frank Talerico.
6. Anchorage Golf Course
Address:
3651 O’Malley Road, Anchorage, Alaska (AK) 99507, USAPhone: (907) 522-3363
Website: Visit
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Blue grass
Slope index: 130
Course Rating: 72.1
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,616 yards
Scorecard: Link
The Anchorage has been chosen to host the first ever USGA Championship ever to be played in Alaska, the 60th U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship. Opened in 1987, the course was designed by Bill Newcomb.
7. Moose Run Golf Course
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Blue grass
Slope index: 142
Course Rating: 78.0
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,324 yards
Scorecard: Link
Rated by GolfWeek as “Best Places You Can Play”, the Moos Run is the most challenging golf course in the state. Opened in 2000, the course was designed by Robin Nelson.
8. Chena Bend Golf Course
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Blue grass
Slope index: 128
Course Rating: 73.6
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,012 yards
Scorecard: Link
Ranked the #1 “Golf Course in Alaska” by Golf Digest, the Chena Bend is known as the “farthest north military golf course”. Opened in 1942, the course was designed by Jerry Matthews.
9. Settlers Bay Golf Course
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Blue grass
Slope index: 127
Course Rating: 70.3
Total par (men's tees): 71
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,450 yards
Scorecard: Link
Embracing the natural beauty of the area, the Settlers Bay is located in the heart of the breathtaking and historic Matanuska-Susitna Valley. Opened in 1978, the course was designed by Ted Locke.
