Overview
About
Awards
Best in State: Top 5 in state 1989-1999, Top 10 in state since 2001, ranked 10th in state 2013.
Current ranking: Tenth.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
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“This Robert Muir Graves designed course built in 1988 is set within a beautiful, gated community and is heavily populated with Douglas Firs as well as many other trees. It is what you would expect for an upscale, Pacific Northwest private club that winds through hilly terrain, surrounded by tree lined fairways. From the tips, the course plays as much as 7200 yards and can be very challenging if drives aren't kept straight and long. But, there are multiple tees that give even the average golfer an enjoyable and pleasant experience on a very well-conditioned track. The variety of design from hole to hole is impressive with significant elevation changes and a number of varied water hazards that come into play on a number of holes. The greens are well conditioned and run very true. The par 5 18th is an excellent finishing hole. The drive and second shot are both challenging and the approach into the elevated green which is protected by deep bunkers will challenge any golfer. While almost every hole is surrounded by large homes, they are generally set back from the course and do not take away from the aesthetics of the course. Overall, Canterwood provides a great golf experience on a beautiful, well conditioned track for generally all levels of play."
Read More2024
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“One of the toughest courses in the state. Hit it straight and long, in that order."
Read More2022
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“Classic Pacific NW layout with tree-lined holes, nice topography, good variety, well conditioned."
Read More2022
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“Private club, not sure what reciprocal policy is but definitly worth making a phone call if in the Bremerton/Gig Harbor area just west of Tacoma. Heavily wooded setting, huge variety in hole design, conditioning excellent. Resistance to scoring very good yet playable for less skilled higher handicaps. Excellent example of a beautiful Northwest setting among large trees and natural water features."
Read More2019
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“Wonderful routing though groves of trees that provide a wide variety of hole lengths and doglegs. The weakest holes on the course are the 9th and 18th. Holes 2-17 provide a great design variety and interest. One of the best courses in the greater Seattle area."
Read More2018
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“Canterwood can play very difficult and is usually in great condition. Layout would be better if a few holes were redesigned but, overall, not much to complain about."
Read More2018
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“Hilly, interesting journey through mature fir and cedar trees. A great example of a Pacific Northwest course. Conditions are good - what you would expect from a private club."
Read More2018
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