Winter Rules: Camas Meadows Golf Club

Welcome to the second installment of Winter Rules, our look at the Winter conditions of golf courses in the area. This week we played Camas Meadows Golf Club in SW Washington. For those who have not played Camas Meadows, it is a great test of golf skill, and a course not to be missed. The Winter rates at Camas Meadows are just about unbeatable right now. At $29 for 18 hole with a cart on weekdays, and $39 with a cart on weekends, you pay less than half what you would pay during the peak season. If you prefer to walk, you can play for as little as $20 on the weekdays. Be prepared for a hike however, as camas is fairly spread out, and calculates to more than 7 miles walking for 18 holes. At just over a dollar a hole, the question to be asked; Does the course hold up well enough to warrant playing in the Winter? The answer is a resounding yes.

Camas Meadows generally holds up fairly well during the summer months, and in early November, there were absolutely no signs of burn out on the course. The course was very green, and the fairways and rough were plush. The weather was ideal for a November day, and with the exception of a few spots off the fairway, the course was about as dry as can be asked. The one exception was the 11th fairway. From the tee box at 11, you have a water hazard that forces you to carry about 150 yards. As you approach the green, the last 75 yards or so is drops down below the water line of the hazard, and was pretty soggy. However, its a short Par 4, and even higher handicappers have a good chance of avoiding this area altogether. The greens were very fast, almost as fast as the summer months. Approach shots took a little bit more earth than normal as they are a bit soft, so the greens did not roll as true as they could have.

For those that have never played Camas Meadows, now is a great time to give it a try. The course is in excellent shape, and it is rarely priced this well. You can view our review of Camas Meadows Golf Club HERE.