Chambers Bay is a bold reimagining of what American public golf can be. Built on a reclaimed sand-and-gravel mine overlooking the shimmering waters of Puget Sound with the snow-capped Olympic Mountains as a dramatic backdrop, this course channels the windswept, walking-only tradition of Scottish linksland while remaining distinctly Pacific Northwest. Designer Robert Trent Jones II transformed over a million cubic yards of earth into towering dunes, firm fairways, and undulating greens that demand creativity and precision.
There are no water hazards, no out-of-bounds markers, and remarkably just one tree on the entire property—a Douglas fir guarding the short par-3 15th. Instead, the challenge comes from firm ground, generous but exposed fairways, and massive sandy waste areas that reward bold shot-making and penalize indecision. The wind here is constant and powerful, making club selection and course management as critical as swing mechanics. Walking is the only way to play (unless you have mobility needs), which heightens the sense of pilgrimage and forces you to fully experience every elevation change across 249 windswept acres.
Chambers Bay has hosted three USGA championships—the 2010 U.S. Amateur, 2015 U.S. Open (won by Jordan Spieth), and 2022 U.S. Women's Amateur—earning its place among America's most respected public courses. It's a course that challenges your game, reshapes your perspective on links golf, and leaves you talking about it long after you've packed up your clubs.
A 7,585-yard links-style course built on reclaimed mining land with fescue fairways, dramatic dunes, and sweeping Puget Sound views.