Glen Acres Golf & Country Club: classic city golf with skyline views

Glen Acres Golf & Country Club in Seattle blends a tree-lined setting with quick greens and an easygoing pace. Expect a focused round that rewards placement off the tee and a confident putting stroke.

Glen Acres Golf & Country Club Fast Facts

Course Overview

Early in the round at Glen Acres Golf & Country Club you feel the rhythm of a classic layout. It is a nine that plays as a full 18 via separate tees, so angles change on the second loop and the greens stay front and center. The setting is close to the city, with glimpses of the skyline, yet the corridors are framed by mature trees that ask for a straight ball and a patient approach game. Greens are described as smooth and quick, so speed control matters more than heavy break reading.

Those dual teeing grounds create decision points. You can take different clubs to reach preferred layup spots, or choose alternate lines to favor the safest side into each green. Landing in the fairway is the premium. Approach shots should favor the percentage miss, since chipping to quick surfaces from the wrong side can turn routine pars into work. Ground options exist into some fronts, but aerial approaches that land short-center are usually the higher percentage play.

Hole-by-Hole Highlights

• Nine holes play as an 18-hole routing using alternate tees, so note how sightlines and yardages change the second time through.

• Tree-lined fairways frame most tee shots. Favor club selection that finds the short grass over total distance.

• Greens are smooth and quick. Leave uphill putts when possible and respect first-putt pace.

• Many tee shots reward a controlled fade or draw to match each corridor. Pick a shape you trust and commit.

• Into firm fronts, land approaches a step short of the number to avoid racing long.

• Plan your second-loop tee choices during the first pass. Mark conservative targets now to take pressure off late.

• When in doubt, play to the widest part of the fairway, even if it means a longer approach.

• Avoid short-siding chips. Use center-green yardages and work the ball to the safe shelf.

• Skyline views are part of the charm. Take the picture, then refocus before you pull the club.

Amenities & Practice

The clubhouse serves as a private social hub with a restaurant and bar, plus a golf shop. Beyond golf, members have access to a pool, fitness, tennis and pickleball. Instruction is available from on-staff golf professionals.

Food & Beverage

On-site private restaurant and bar for members and their guests.

Rates / Booking / Local Tips

There is no public tee sheet. Play is organized through membership, with guests invited by members. To inquire about options, contact the golf shop. If you are looping 18 at Glen Acres Golf & Country Club, build a simple second-loop plan before you head to the turn.

How to Score Here

• Choose tees that give you comfortable approach numbers and repeatable tee-shot shapes.

• Fairways first. Club down as needed to keep the ball in play under the trees.

• Favor center-green targets. Quick surfaces reward smart placement more than flag hunting.

• On the second loop, use alternate angles to attack only when the landing area and miss are friendly.

• Treat every downhill putt with extra care. At Glen Acres Golf & Country Club, pace is your ally.

Reciprocal Arrangement Clubs

Tam O’ Shanter Golf & Country Club — Bellevue
Linden Golf & Country Club — Puyallup
Whidbey Golf Club — Oak Harbor
Lakeview Golf & Country Club — Soap Lake
Gig Harbor Golf Club — Gig Harbor
Uplands Golf Club — Victoria, B.C.
Vashon Island Golf & Country Club — Vashon Island
Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club — Union

Final Word

Close to downtown yet tucked among trees, Glen Acres Golf & Country Club offers a classic nine that plays like a full 18 and keeps your short game honest from start to finish.

This course is part of the Washington Golf Directory’s collection of Washington State private golf courses and member-only clubs. Alongside public courses, disc golf spots, and driving ranges, we’re highlighting the places where golfers across the state play, practice, and build community—all year long.