Green Lake Pitch & Putt

Green Lake Pitch & Putt: Short Holes, Smart Targets, Easy Pace

Green Lake Pitch & Putt sits in Seattle adjacent to the iconic Green Lake and all of the activities that the area has to offer.  and offers a nine hole walk that rewards simple swings and tidy touch. It moves quickly, the shots are all short, and the day feels easy when you pick smart targets.

GreenLake Pitch & Putt Fast Facts

Course Overview

This is short course golf in a city park, simple lines and clear targets. Every hole is a par 3, most between 60 and 100 yards, with one that stretches a touch longer. The routing fits inside six acres next to the lake, so you are rarely far from the next tee and the pace stays steady. Trees frame several shots and encourage a straight ball that flies the front edge and stops quickly.

What makes the round work is restraint. Pick the club that carries your stock number, aim at the middle, and keep the ball under the hole. The greens are modest and putts are honest, which rewards a controlled flight and a quiet tempo. Ground play can work when turf is firm, but most players will score by landing it near the front and letting the ball release a few paces.

Hole-by-Hole Highlights

• Yardages range from about 60 to 115 yds, so build a plan around two wedges and a putter.

• Stock numbers matter. Know your carry at 70 to 90 yds and pick lines that favor center targets.

• Trees influence a few tee shots. Favor the open side and avoid getting greedy under low branches.

• The longest hole plays near 115 yds. Take the extra club, flight it down, and trust a smooth swing.

• Short is usually safer than long on small greens. Leave uphill putts when you can.

• If turf runs firm, land approaches a few steps on and let them release. When it is soft, fly it pin high.

• Manage pace. Groups move fast here, so be ready to hit and putt out in turn.

• New golfers thrive when they keep the ball in front of them and use bump chips from the collar.

• Confident players can chase aces on the shorter holes, but score comes from stress free pars.

Amenities & Practice

This is a walking only experience. Rental clubs are available and affordable. There is no driving range. A simple check in at the shop and you are on your way.

Food & Beverage

Beer is available for purchase on site.

Rates / Booking / Local Tips

No tee times, first come and first play, which keeps the day casual and quick. Monday through Thursday pricing is 14 dollars for adults, 10 dollars for seniors, and 10 dollars for players under 18. Friday through Sunday pricing is 16 dollars for adults, 12 dollars for seniors, and 12 dollars for players under 18. Second rounds are discounted. Season passes are available and rentals are four dollars and include a carry bag and two balls. Hours run from 8 AM to dusk during the season. Check the posted calendar for private events that may close the course to the public.

How to Score Here

• Build the round around two stock wedge numbers and commit to those carries.

• Aim for the middle of the green, then get inside 20 feet with tidy distance control.

• Favor the front half when in doubt, long misses bring touchy chips.

• Keep tempo smooth on the longest hole and play one more club than you think.

• Putt from the fringe when the lie is tight and the collar is clean.

Final Word

Green Lake Pitch & Putt is city golf at its simplest, a compact loop where good targets and calm swings turn into quick scores and a relaxed day.

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.