RIVIERA COMMUNITY CLUB

The Puget Sound views alone justify the ferry ride to this island gem, but the real treasure lies in how architect Robert Muir Graves routed eighteen holes through dense Pacific Northwest timber without losing the water vistas. Elevation changes of up to 80 feet create dramatic approaches, particularly on the downhill par-3 7th where towering Douglas firs frame your shot to a green perched above Anderson Island's rocky coastline. What separates this track from mainland Washington courses is the maritime influence—sea breezes demand constant club adjustments, and the layout's back nine opens up to showcase Olympic Mountain panoramas that'll have you forgetting your scorecard.