Gold Mountain GC (Olympic Course)
Bremerton, WA
Golf Digest Senior Editor Matty G's Top 10 Most Affordable Courses In The Country
2/10
Explanation: In almost every trip to report an Away Game, I try to find a round of affordable golf to include in my itinerary. "Affordable" is as relative a term as a list like this is subjective. So for the purpose of this list, here’s how I’m defining affordable: A course that charges less than $125 on weekends during peak season for non-residents. I’m ranking them in reverse order, based on the green fee. The least expensive on my list earns the top spot.
# 4--The Olympic Course at Gold Mountain Golf Club in Bremerton, Wash. ($76, includes a cart). Washington golf isn’t all Chambers Bay. When I was in town to scout the future Open venue, I was told I had to get to Gold Mountain, which is covered in trees. And now I’m passing on the tip. The Olympic course hosted the 2006 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship and it will host the 2011 U.S. Junior Amateur. The cold, wet weather is obviously a factor, but I love the deal they’re running until March: Pay $100 and get 30 days of unlimited golf. (Twilight, $27, starts at 3 p.m.)