Ferry ride required. That's the filter. Vashon Island sits in Puget Sound, a 20-minute boat from West Seattle, and the golf course waits a few miles from the dock. Nine holes of island golf where the pace matches the setting. No one rushes here. The walk is flat enough that the lack of carts feels like design, not deprivation. Locals treat it as their backyard. Visitors who make the crossing discover a course that rewards the effort of getting there. Pack your clubs on the ferry. Leave the car behind if you can.