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River Ranch Golf Resort

A David McLay Kidd course and Snake River resort destination, with public play anticipated in spring 2028.

Courses: 1 course planned1 course planned
Best for: FutureFuture Pacific Northwest golf trips
Airport: PSCTri-Cities Airport (PSC)

River Ranch Golf Resort is a new destination taking shape on the Snake River bluffs near Pasco, Washington. Its first course, designed by David McLay Kidd, is planned alongside guest cottages and a clubhouse, with public play currently anticipated in spring 2028.

Courses: 1 course planned
Best months: Opening Spring 2028
Ideal length: 3–4 nights
From airport: 20 min from PSC

River Ranch Golf Resort in Washington — golf lifestyle

What to Expect at River Ranch Golf Resort

Why visit

River Ranch is worth watching because the fundamentals are unusually strong: David McLay Kidd, sandy ground, wind off the Snake River corridor and a bluff-top site near the Tri-Cities. The planned 18-hole course is intended to follow the natural ridges and topography rather than force a conventional resort layout onto the land. For golfers tracking the next significant Pacific Northwest opening, River Ranch belongs on the list now—especially as its guest cottages and public-access model take shape ahead of the anticipated 2028 opening.

Accommodations

Guest cottages are part of the announced resort plan. Accommodation types, rates and booking details will be added as the resort releases them.

Resort amenities

River Ranch is planned as a complete golf resort rather than a standalone course. Announced plans include an 18-hole David McLay Kidd design, a clubhouse overlooking the Snake River and guest cottages for overnight stays. Specific practice facilities, dining, lodging inventory and booking policies have not yet been released.

18-hole David McLay Kidd course planned
Snake River-view clubhouse planned
Guest cottages planned
Integrated resort development
Public play anticipated in spring 2028

Plan Ahead

River Ranch is a resort to watch for 2028, bringing a new David McLay Kidd course and overnight lodging to Washington’s Tri-Cities area.

Getting there

River Ranch is near Pasco, Washington, about 20 minutes from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC). The site is expected to work as a fly-in golf destination with a rental car or arranged transfer once the resort opens.

Best time to visit: River Ranch is not yet open. Public access is currently anticipated in spring 2028; the best playing windows and any seasonal closure information should be confirmed once the resort releases its operating calendar.
Who it's best for: Early-adopter golfers and Pacific Northwest travellers who want to follow a major David McLay Kidd resort opening from the beginning.
Address: Pasco, Washington, United States
Course details: An 18-hole championship course by David McLay Kidd is under construction on the Snake River bluffs. The resort currently anticipates early access in fall 2027 and public play in spring 2028; final course specifications have not yet been released.
Location: Pasco, Washington
Nearest airport: Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)
Access: Public play anticipated Spring 2028
Trip style: Resort
Best for: Future Pacific Northwest golf trips

River Ranch Golf Resort FAQs

Current details for the planned Snake River golf resort.

When will River Ranch Golf Resort open?

River Ranch currently anticipates early-access preview play in fall 2027 and public play in spring 2028. The resort will publish its operating calendar and tee-time details closer to opening.

Will River Ranch be open to the public?

Yes. The resort says public access is anticipated after the early-access period, with public play currently targeted for spring 2028. Details on tee-time windows, guest priorities and rates have not yet been published.

Who is designing the River Ranch golf course?

The first 18-hole course is being designed by David McLay Kidd. His announced routing responds to the sandy ground, the Snake River bluffs and the prevailing wind through the river corridor.

Where is River Ranch Golf Resort?

River Ranch is near Pasco in southeastern Washington, above the Snake River. It is about 20 minutes from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC), which makes the resort a practical fly-in destination once it opens.

Will River Ranch have lodging?

Guest cottages are part of the announced resort plan, alongside a clubhouse and integrated real estate. The resort has not yet released cottage types, rates or a lodging booking timeline.

What kind of trip will River Ranch suit?

With an 18-hole David McLay Kidd course, planned guest cottages and a location roughly 20 minutes from Tri-Cities Airport, River Ranch is shaping up as a natural three- to four-night Pacific Northwest golf escape.

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