Washington

Gamble Sands

Courses: 3
From: $2k
Best for: Buddies
Courses: 3
From: $1,995/pp
Best for: Buddies trips
Airport: Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT)

Gamble Sands is one of the Pacific Northwest’s best modern golf destinations, pairing wide-open David McLay Kidd architecture with sweeping Columbia River views in remote Central Washington. With two 18-hole championship courses, a 14-hole short course, a massive putting course, and on-property lodging, it has grown into a full stay-and-play resort built for serious golf groups.

Courses: 3 courses
Best months: April – October
Ideal length: 3–4 days
From airport: About 90 min
Trips from: $1,995

Golf Courses at Gamble Sands

Washington · Course 1

Gamble Sands - Sands Course

Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yards: 7269
Est.: 2014

A stunning links-style course set in the high desert of Washington, offering expansive views and a challenging yet enjoyable layout.

Washington · Course 2

Gamble Sands - Quicksands

Holes: 14
Par: 42
Yards: 1,100
Est.: 2021

Quicksands is a 14-hole David McLay Kidd short course built for casual, creative golf, with short holes and sweeping views across the Gamble Sands property.

Washington · Course 3

Gamble Sands - Scarecrow

Holes: 18
Par: 71
Yards: 7,250
Est.: 2025

Scarecrow is Gamble Sands’ second 18-hole course, a David McLay Kidd and Nick Schaan design routed over rolling terrain with sweeping Columbia River views.

Trip Packages at Gamble Sands

Starting points. Everything is built around your dates, group size, and the courses you want to play.

Gamble Sands Stay & Play

From $1,995 per golfer

A golf-first Central Washington itinerary built around The Inn at Gamble Sands, rounds on Gamble Sands and Scarecrow, time on Quicksands, and evening putting on Cascade. Best for groups that want to stay on property and maximize golf without daily transfers.

All golf and lodging taxes and fees included. Excludes flights, airport transfers, and caddies. Rates subject to change.

What to Expect at Gamble Sands

Why visit

Gamble Sands is built around fun, width, and strategy rather than forced difficulty. The original Gamble Sands course and the newer Scarecrow course were both designed by David McLay Kidd, giving the resort two distinct 18-hole layouts with big fairways, firm ground game options, and dramatic Central Washington views. Add Quicksands, a playful 14-hole short course, and Cascade, a 100,000-square-foot putting course inspired by the Himalayas at St. Andrews, and you have one of the most complete pure-golf setups in the country. It is remote, relaxed, and perfect for groups that want golf all day without needing to leave the property.

Accommodations

Guests stay at The Inn at Gamble Sands, which offers River-View rooms overlooking the Cascade Putting Course and Columbia River, plus newer Golf-View double-king rooms overlooking Scarecrow. Lodging is modern, golf-focused, and located directly on property.

Resort amenities

Gamble Sands is a golf-first resort with two 18-hole David McLay Kidd courses, Quicksands short course, Cascade Putting Course, on-property lodging, dining, fire pits, and practice areas. The setup is built for stay-and-play groups that want multiple rounds, replay opportunities, and plenty of relaxed golf after the main round.

Two 18-hole David McLay Kidd courses
14-hole Quicksands short course
100,000-square-foot Cascade Putting Course
The Inn at Gamble Sands
On-property dining and fire pits

Where to stay

1 hand-picked stays.

Each property is selected for proximity to the next round, the kind of evening that fits a long golf trip, and the feel we want for the group.

1 property

Resort01 / 01

The Inn at Gamble Sands

Single King, Double Queen, King Suite, or Golf-View Double King

On-property golf lodge with River-View rooms overlooking the Cascade Putting Course and Columbia River, plus Golf-View double-king rooms overlooking Scarecrow.

Primary stay-and-play lodging option with direct access to the golf, dining, fire pits, and resort shuttle service.

From

$300

Plan Your Trip to Gamble Sands

Getting there

Gamble Sands is located outside Brewster in Central Washington. Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT) in Wenatchee is the closest commercial airport, about 77 miles or roughly 90 minutes away; Spokane International (GEG) is about 2.5 hours, and Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) is roughly 4 hours by car.

Best time to visit: The main golf season runs April through October, with May through September offering the warmest and most reliable conditions. Spring and fall can be excellent value periods, while peak summer brings firm turf, long days, and classic Central Washington heat.
Who it's best for: Best for buddies trips, architecture enthusiasts, walking-friendly golf groups, and players who want a remote stay-and-play destination built almost entirely around golf.
Address: 200 Sands Trail Road, Brewster, WA 98812
Season: Seasonal golf, with lodging available year-round
Course details: Features the original Gamble Sands course, Scarecrow, Quicksands 14-hole short course, and the Cascade Putting Course.
Location: Brewster, Washington
Nearest airport: Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT)
Trip style: Links
Best for: Buddies trips, Golf architecture enthusiasts, Remote stay-and-play golf

Frequently Asked Questions about Gamble Sands

How many golf holes are at Gamble Sands?

Gamble Sands has 50 golf holes: the original Gamble Sands 18-hole course, Scarecrow 18-hole course, Quicksands 14-hole short course, and the large Cascade Putting Course.

Who designed the courses at Gamble Sands?

The original Gamble Sands course, Scarecrow, and Quicksands were designed by David McLay Kidd.

What is Scarecrow at Gamble Sands?

Scarecrow is Gamble Sands’ second 18-hole championship course, a David McLay Kidd design routed through roughly 300 acres of rolling Central Washington terrain.

What is Quicksands?

Quicksands is Gamble Sands’ 14-hole short course designed for casual, creative, wedge-and-putter style golf.

Can you stay on property at Gamble Sands?

Yes. The Inn at Gamble Sands offers River-View rooms overlooking the Columbia River and Cascade Putting Course, plus Golf-View rooms overlooking Scarecrow.

What airport is closest to Gamble Sands?

Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT) in Wenatchee is the closest commercial airport, about 77 miles or roughly 90 minutes from Gamble Sands.

What is the best time to visit Gamble Sands?

The primary golf season is April through October, with May through September offering peak weather and the warmest conditions.

Is Gamble Sands good for buddies trips?

Yes. Gamble Sands is one of the best buddies-trip destinations in the Pacific Northwest because the lodging, golf, dining, short course, and putting course are all on property.

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Where is Gamble Sands?

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Brewster, Washington, United States

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