How to get on
Chambers Bay is open to the public. Book through the course reservation portal or the golf shop phone line listed on chambersbaygolf.com. Rates and windows vary by residency (Pierce County, Washington / PNGA, non-resident, golf club). Proof of residency is required at check-in for discounted tiers per the course FAQ.
Advanced / prepaid rates and seasonal calendars change. Use the live portal for the month you want. Do not rely on third-party "guaranteed" tips.
What the golf is like
Robert Trent Jones II design on a reclaimed sand and gravel site above Puget Sound. Official course copy highlights fescue, dunes, wide fairways, and a long, hilly walk. Championship history includes U.S. Open hosting.
TBD Yardage / slope / rating: TBD from the current official scorecard / yardage guide on site.
Expect firm, links-style conditions when dry and a physical walk. This is a destination public round, not a quick nine after work for most visitors.
Walk and pace
Walking-only per course materials. Push/pull carts available at no additional cost; personal pull carts welcome. Caddies available for hire. Plan shoes, fitness, and weather.
What it costs
Official golf page lists starting-at monthly rates by residency tier (demand-based; taxes differ for advanced prepaid vs day rates). Examples from the chambersbaygolf.com rate table (confirm live before you book):
- Non-resident "starting at" ranges by month (winter lower, summer peak higher).
- Pierce County and Washington / PNGA tiers are lower than non-resident.
- Advanced booking rates are listed separately and noted as tax-inclusive on the rate table.
There is no single green fee to quote. Use the official starting-at table by month and residency on chambersbaygolf.com, then confirm the live portal for the month you want.
Who should Wishlist it
- Golfers collecting U.S. Open public venues
- Walkers who like links fescue and views over cart-path golf
- Pacific Northwest trips that can cluster other WA rounds
If you need a cart or a soft, flat walk, keep this on Later and pick a different public stamp.
Fact box
- Access
- Public daily fee; residency pricing
- Architect
- Robert Trent Jones II (course materials)
- Fees
- Starting-at table by month/residency on chambersbaygolf.com (re-verify)
- Booking
- Official portal / golf shop; residency ID for discounts
- Walking
- Walking-only; push/pull carts available
- Unverified / TBD
- Exact yardage, slope, rating; live rate cells on the day you book