The Course That Surprised Everyone.
Gamble Sands opened in Brewster, Washington — a high desert town on the Columbia River — and was immediately named Golf Digest's Best New Public Golf Course. David McLay Kidd, who built Bandon Dunes, brought the same links philosophy to Eastern Washington: wide fairways, natural terrain, river views, and a course that plays like a links without being near the sea. The Inn at Gamble Sands is on-site, and the Scarecrow short course is a DMK-designed companion layout on the same property.
A day trip to Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course — 45 minutes away in Idaho — adds the world's only moveable floating green, a par-3 reached by boat on Lake Coeur d'Alene. GTHS has run a documented 5-night Washington trip covering all three courses with the Inn at Gamble Sands as the base. Groups fly into Spokane or Seattle.
Washington Package Options
All packages are built from the documented GTHS Washington trip. Starting points — your group's size and dates shape the final itinerary.
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Washington Golf Courses
All three courses below are on the documented GTHS Washington itinerary. No fabricated listings.
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Washington Golf FAQ
What is Gamble Sands golf course?+
Gamble Sands is a public golf resort in Brewster, Washington (200 Sands Trail Rd, Brewster WA 98812), designed by David McLay Kidd — the same architect behind Bandon Dunes. It was named Golf Digest's Best New Public Golf Course upon opening and features an 18-hole championship links-style layout with Columbia River views. The property also includes Scarecrow, a DMK-designed short course. The Inn at Gamble Sands is on-site and is the lodging GTHS uses for Washington golf trips.
What makes Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course unique?+
The Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course (900 S Floating Green Dr, Coeur d'Alene ID 83814) is famous for the world's only moveable floating green — a par-3 hole on Lake Coeur d'Alene reached by boat. The resort golf course is a 45-minute drive from Gamble Sands and is included on GTHS Washington golf itineraries as a day trip. It is rated 4.5 on Google and has been featured in Golf Digest and Golf Magazine.
How much does a Washington golf trip cost?+
Washington golf packages through GTHS start from $3,125 per golfer based on a real documented trip: 5 nights at Inn at Gamble Sands, 3 rounds including Gamble Sands, Scarecrow, and Coeur d'Alene Resort, for a group of 4. Pricing varies with group size — larger groups typically reduce per-person cost. Request a quote and GTHS will build an itinerary around your group.
Where is Gamble Sands and how do you get there?+
Gamble Sands is in Brewster, Washington — in the Okanogan region of north-central Washington state. The closest major airports are Spokane International (GEG, approximately 3 hours) and Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA, approximately 4 hours). Groups typically rent vehicles or charter transport. The drive from Spokane also passes close to Coeur d'Alene Resort in Idaho, making a combined Gamble Sands plus CdA itinerary efficient.
What courses does GTHS book on a Washington golf trip?+
The GTHS Washington golf itinerary covers three courses: Gamble Sands Championship Course (David McLay Kidd, Brewster WA), Scarecrow short course (DMK-designed, same property as Gamble Sands), and Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course (featuring the floating green, Coeur d'Alene ID). All three are on the documented GTHS trip — 5 nights, 3 rounds, Inn at Gamble Sands lodging.
When is the best time to play golf at Gamble Sands?+
May through October is the prime Gamble Sands season. The Eastern Washington high desert climate delivers dry, warm summers ideal for links-style golf. June through September sees the most consistent conditions. The course can be busy in July and August — advance tee time booking is essential. GTHS coordinates tee times as part of the package; groups do not book separately.
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