Three Rivers Golf Course

Three Rivers Golf Course anchors Kelso on a sand based river delta

Nestled between the Columbia, Cowlitz and Coweeman Rivers, Three Rivers Golf Course delivers eighteen holes of year round golf on soil that drains faster than any track in Southwest Washington. Built in 1982 by noted architect Robert Muir Graves, the course rolls across a base of river silt and sand so winter golfers travel here from Portland and Seattle when their home layouts turn soggy. Fairways are framed by second-growth cottonwood and fir while distant views pick up the Coast Range on a clear day.

Three Rivers Golf Course Fast Facts

Course Overview

The routing splits into two nines that each loop from the clubhouse toward the rivers then back home. Fairways are generous but more than forty bunkers tighten preferred landing spots. Five par fives balance five par threes, giving the card an inviting rhythm. Greens average six thousand square feet and favor subtle interior contour over dramatic tiers; break often follows the river flow. Summer afternoons bring a southwest breeze that lengthens the inward par fours while morning play is usually calm. Built on a sand delta the layout stays firm underfoot, so carry distances are rewarded with extra roll and low bump and runs become a reliable scoring weapon.

Hole-by-Hole Highlights

Three Rivers Golf Amenities & Practice

A full-length grass driving range sits beside the first tee with six target stations for distance control. Players hone finesse shots on a dedicated chipping green cut to course speed while a second putting surface near the tenth tee eases turn-time congestion. A PGA professional offers private lessons and junior camps during summer months. 

Food & Beverage

Players typically grab beverages and packaged snacks at the pro-shop counter before heading out. 

Rates / Booking / Local Tips

GolfLink lists an estimated sixty-dollar green fee for eighteen holes; walking is welcomed and carts are available for an additional charge. Tee times open online and by phone with same-day slots common outside tournament days. Morning rounds find the greens smoothest before coastal breezes pick up. Putts tend to break toward the Columbia River even when the line appears level. 

Final Word on The Three Rivers Golf Course

Three Rivers offers broad fairways, firm year-round playing surfaces, and a friendly welcome just two miles off Interstate 5. Add quick draining sand soil and affordable public rates, and the course earns its reputation as the Tri-City hub for winter and shoulder-season golf.

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.