Name: Ritzville Golf Course
Address: 104 E 10th Ave, Ritzville, Washington, 99169, United States
Telephone: 509-659-9868

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Ritzville Golf Course — Eastern Washington’s Friendly Nine

In the wheat-country flats just off I-90, Ritzville Municipal Golf Course offers travelers and hometown golfers a straightforward nine-hole loop with casual rates, a no-teetime culture, and plenty of small-town charm . Opened in 1935 and community-owned ever since, the layout is routed atop a sandy plateau that drains quickly—so even after a Palouse downpour, the fairways stay firm and playable.

Quick Facts about the Ritzville Golf Course

	Blue	White	Red
Yardage (9 holes)	3,115 yds	2,945 yds	2,741 yds
Par / Rating / Slope	36 • 34.8 / 112*	36 • 34.1 / —*	36 • 33.1 / —*
Architect	Community built (1935)
Season	Year-round (weather permitting)
Green Fee	$25 for 9 • $40 for 18 (2025)

Layout at a Glance

The routing is classic Depression-era farmland golf: straight corridors edged by sagebrush, small push-up greens, and modest bunkering that still collects its share of balls.

Hole	Par	Yards	Notes
1	4	392	Opens with a generous fairway; prevailing SW wind often helps.
2	5	501	Plays slightly uphill; two fairway bunkers pinch long hitters.
3	3	160	Trouble long; green slopes back-to-front.
4	4	376	Dogleg left around a single cottonwood—draw required.
5	4	351	OB right near the maintenance road; safe line center-left.
6	3	183	Longest par-3; wind exposure can add or subtract two clubs.
7	4	328	Drivable in summer when turf is firm; green tilts sharply left.
8	5	562	Signature hole: reachable in two only if wind cooperates.
9	4	282	Short closer to clubhouse patio—birdie chance before the turn.

Play the loop twice for 18 holes; the second lap is typically quicker as you know where to miss.

Ritzville Golf Course’s Practice & Amenities

Driving Cage – One-stall net beside the clubhouse for warm-ups.
Putting Green – Small but true; good for speed checks.
Snack Bar – Burgers, brats, and cold cans on a shaded deck overlooking #9 green .
Member Leagues – Tuesday men, Thursday ladies, and Friday “Scramble Social” from April to September .

Why Play Ritzville Golf Course?

Easy I-90 stop – One minute off Exit 221; you can squeeze in nine and still make Spokane for dinner.
True small-town vibe – No tee times, handshake hospitality, and a volunteer greens crew who treat visitors like members.
Firm summer turf – Average annual rainfall under 10 inches means links-style rollout from June through September.
Wallet-friendly – $40 for 18 holes and a pull-cart is unbeatable road-trip value.

Local Tips

Bring cash—clubhouse credit-card terminal occasionally drops when cell service is spotty.
Afternoon breezes increase after 2 p.m.; plan yardages accordingly.
The greens are faster than they look—aim for below the hole whenever possible.

Final Take

Ritzville Municipal Golf Course embodies Eastern Washington golf: open skies, friendly locals, and a no-frills layout that lets you swing driver without fear. For travelers chasing a quick, affordable round—or locals who value community over country-club flash—Ritzville’s nine are well worth a stop on the wheat-belt ribbon of I-90.

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.