Links golf in the Pacific Northwest operates on a different register than anything built inland
Links golf in the Pacific Northwest operates on a different register than anything built inland. At Columbia Park, 18 holes of exposed terrain where wind isn't a variable. It's a participant. The 2,682-yard layout plays differently with every weather system that rolls through. Ground game matters here. Trajectory, spin, and bounce are decisions you make before you take the club back. A slope of 71 signals an accommodating walk on flat terrain that welcomes players regardless of fitness level. Pace can stretch on busy days. Worth planning for an early tee time if you're walking.
