The Golf Course
Designed by renowned architect Robert Muir Graves, Canterwood's 18-hole championship course offers a scenic yet challenging experience for golfers of all skill levels. Consistently ranked among Washington's best (10th in Golf Digest 2025), the course demands a variety of shots and never plays the same way twice.
Holes: 18 | Par: 72 | Rating: 76.6 | Slope: 145 | Yardage: 7,188
Elevating your Golf Experience
The golf course at Canterwood Golf & Country Club, which has been ranked as one of the top 10 in the State of Washington provides a unique and exhilarating golf experience. The course demands a variety of shots but can be played well by golfers of all experience and skill levels. With our recent improvements, we have worked to take your golf experience to the next level and beyond the golf course
- Newly designed practice facility including two putting greens, a pitching area for shots up to 60 yards and a greenside bunker for members to work on their short game
- Expanded and renovated driving range tee to increase member access to grass practice area
- Six bay driving range cover for use during the famously wet pacific northwest Winter
- Installation of state-of-the-art pump station for more efficient water usage and improved turf conditions
- Resurface of cart paths on all eighteen holes for improved comfort on the golf course
Golf Instruction for All Ages
Canterwood Golf & Country Club goes beyond the course, offering a comprehensive golf instruction program designed to elevate the game of golfers of all ages and skill levels. Beginners can tee off with our "Game On" program, while juniors can develop their skills through our engaging "Crush It" series, camps, and participation in the PGA Junior Golf League. Our state-of-the-art TrackMan technology provides year-round swing analysis and club fitting expertise to optimize your performance.
Host an Outing
Canterwood transforms your vision into a remarkable golf outing. Our dedicated team supports every detail, from planning to post-game celebrations. First-timers receive expert guidance, while seasoned coordinators benefit from our collaborative approach. Make every tournament unforgettable at Canterwood.
Sam Niland
General Manager
Serving since 2022
About Sam
Originally from Australia, Sam has spent the last 19 years working and living in the United States. He studied Commerce at the University of Newcastle in Australia and decided that hospitality was where he could best use his skills and knowledge. After working in hotels and resorts, he decided that restaurants and entertaining were the part of the industry he enjoyed. Sam became an apprentice chef, working nights and skiing during the day, and perfected his skills. He then spent winters in Utah as a chef at Deer Valley Resort and summers in Roche Harbor Resort as a chef. In 2012, Sam stopped going to Utah for winters and went full-time at Roche Harbor as Sous Chef and Operations Manager, eventually working his way to Restaurants General Manager. In 2020, Sam moved to Rosario Resort on Orcas Island as Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director. After spending more than 25 years in hospitality, 20 plus years in the kitchen and loving what he does, he couldn't be happier to be here at Canterwood. When Sam is not at work, he's at home with his amazing wife and two children.
Alicia Anderson
Director of Membership
Serving since 2019
About Alicia
After graduating from Eastern Washington University with her bachelor’s in Communication, Public Relations, Alicia joined the Canterwood Team in 2019 with a passion for member organizations and event planning. She finds joy in helping connect members to one another, finding their home at Canterwood through events, clubs, and personal connections. When not at work Alicia enjoys spending time with her dog, Murphy, and tending to her indoor forest of house plants.
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