Playing at Yocha Dehe is always a special experience, and yesterday was no different. The course was in the best condition I’ve ever seen, which is saying a lot since it’s usually in great shape. The fairways were perfectly striped, the tee boxes level, and the greens rolled pure.
Despite a full week of rain in the area, there were no drainage issues or muddy spots—everything played clean. If you ever get the chance to tee it up here, you’ll be counting down the days until your next round as soon as you leave.
Denny said:
Love the first tee on the hill! I need to go back!
It’s always a treat teeing off on that hole. I honestly spend the hour drive getting there wondering ‘will I hit fairway this time?’. Yesterday there was a 15 minute frost delay so they had people tee off from 10. Was different playing that hole when it wasn’t your first shot of the day!
Yocha Dehe is the nicest course I’ve played. The time I went it was expected to be raining. All week long the weather showed a storm coming through on the day we booked. We decided to go anyway. We had very light rain for a hole or two… cloudy for a few more holes and then the sun broke out. It was pretty awesome. We practically had the course to ourselves that day.
Fane said:
First time I played Yocha was the first time I broke 80. I absolutely love this place.
I feel like I play my best golf at this course too. For me I think it’s the mental benefit of not having trees obstructing any out of place shot. Hit a shot in the rough and you still have a great opportunity to reach the green.
Leif said:
Here we are dealing with frost in the PNW. At least the sun is out! Hit em well.
They had a 45 minute frost delay this morning, mostly because the course sits in a valley and it takes time for the sun to crest the hills. It’s not uncommon for them this time of year.
First tee is fun as hell. The elevated tee box (like 200 ft +) gives an awesome view of the whole course. You crush your drive and when you get to your ball, it’s barely in the fairway.
Plus the starter is sitting there watching you. lol.
