Name: Orchard Hills Golf and Country Club
Address: 605 39th St, Washougal, Washington, 98671, United States
Telephone: 360-835-5444

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Orchard Hills Golf and Country Club – Washougals Tree-Lined Championship Gem 🌲

Tucked inside a historic prune orchard in Washougal, Orchard Hills Golf and Country Club has offered a championship 18-hole test since 1931. With towering firs framing every fairway, year-round maintenance by a top-tier superintendent, and a golf-focused culture, this private club blends old-school charm with modern performance.

📊 Course Overview

Feature	Details
Par / Yardage	Par 70, 5,935 yards (blue tees)
Rating / Slope	70.1 / 124 (blue tees)
Course Type	Private, single 18-hole layout
Established	1931, situated on former prune orchards
Greens & Amenities	Premium fee-only focus: fast greens, no extras—gunslinger’s paradise
Instruction & Events	Full PGA staff, junior programs, family leagues

🏌️ Hole-by-Hole Guide (Blue Tees, 5,935 yds, Par 70)

Hole	Par	Yards	Hcp	Highlights
1	4	347	11	A sharp-fairway opener—200‑yd drive avoids bunkers left, sets up fair iron in.
2	4	225	17	Dogleg left; precision over power—perfect wedge leaves birdie chances.
3	4	342	9	Straightforward but bunker‑protected green requires cautious second shot.
4	4	392	5	Sharp dogleg with uphill second tee shot—judged club selection is vital.
5	3	134	15	Par‑3 with false front—just avoid going long to save par.
6	4	389	3	Toughest front‑nine hole; multi-tiered green demands accuracy.
7	3	136	13	Uphill short hole. Club up and aim for left side—the green slopes back.
8	4	410	1	Longest, most strategic hole; play below pin to handle slick putting surface.
9	4	360	7	Dogleg left; tee shot needs right-center placement—beware the big fir.
OUT	34	2,735

Hole	Par	Yards	Hcp	Highlights
10	5	456	14	Short par‑5: risk going for it from the right, carry creek.
11	4	396	4	Water threatens the right side—fading shot favored.
12	3	144	18	Slight downhill; aim left—water looms off the green.
13	5	581	2	Signature par‑5: long, guarded fairway and sloping green—par feels like birdie.
14	3	179	12	Uphill par‑3, real club test—allow extra loft.
15	4	410	6	Dogleg left with blind second shot—favor left-center off the tee.
16	4	375	8	Mid-length; tricky green contours require careful approach.
17	3	205	10	Challenging par‑3 across water—club up and keep it dry.
18	5	454	16	Finishing par‑5 with tight fairway—strategic tee and approach crucial.
IN	36	3,200	—
TOTAL	70	5,935

🎯 Why Orchard Hills Matters

Golf-First Commitment: With dues focused entirely on golf, expect immaculate greens, stellar conditioning, and no frills—a true golfers’ course.
Tree-Lined Tradition: Steeped in history and fully realized on former prune orchard land, it offers mature Pacific Northwest ambiance.
Competitive Culture: From PGA pro-led instruction and junior leagues to scratch competitions, this is golf’s heartland.
Local Prestige: Ranked among Washington’s top private clubs—maintained by a superintendent with regional credentials.

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.