Washington · Course 1
Suncadia Resort - Prospector Course
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Yards
- 7200
- Est.
- 2005
A stunning mountain course offering challenging play with breathtaking views of the Cascade Mountains.
Washington
Suncadia Resort
- Courses
- 2
- From
- $1.7k
- Best for
- Buddies
- Courses
- 2
- From
- $1,695/pp
- Best for
- Buddies Trips
- Airport
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Suncadia Resort — overview
Suncadia Resort pairs championship mountain golf with luxury lodge-style lodging, forested Cascade scenery, and year-round outdoor recreation just east of Seattle. Golfers can play two public 18-hole courses—Rope Rider and Prospector—while enjoying a true Pacific Northwest resort setting.
- Courses
- 2 courses
- Best months
- May – October
- Ideal length
- 3–4 days
- From airport
- About 90 min
- Trips from
- $1,695
Golf Courses at Suncadia Resort
Washington · Course 2
Suncadia Resort - Rope Rider Course
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Yards
- 7203
- Est.
- 2011
An innovative course that blends the natural beauty of the area with unique challenges, including holes built around historic coal mining features.
Trip Packages at Suncadia Resort
Starting points. Everything is built around your dates, group size, and the courses you want to play.
Suncadia Mountain Golf Getaway
From $1,695 per golfer
A flexible Cascade golf trip built around rounds on Rope Rider and Prospector, with lodging at The Lodge, The Inn, condos, or vacation homes and time for Swiftwater Cellars, spa, hiking, and river recreation.
All golf and lodging taxes and fees included. Excludes flights, airport transfers, and caddies. Rates subject to change.
What to Expect at Suncadia Resort
Why visit
Suncadia works especially well for groups that want a mountain golf trip without committing to a remote destination. Rope Rider brings dramatic elevation changes, wide corridors, coal-mining history, and a family-friendly short-course component, while Prospector offers a classic Arnold Palmer resort layout through pine forest and rolling terrain. Add in The Lodge, The Inn, condos, vacation homes, Glade Spring Spa, Swiftwater Cellars, hiking, biking, river recreation, and easy access from Seattle, and Suncadia becomes a strong fit for buddies trips, couples getaways, corporate retreats, and families who want more than just golf.
Accommodations
Guests can stay at The Lodge at Suncadia, The Inn, resort condos, or private vacation homes throughout the property. The lodging mix works well for both traditional hotel-style stays and larger golf groups that need multi-bedroom homes.
Resort amenities
Suncadia combines mountain-resort golf with a full-service destination setup: two public championship courses, a private club course nearby, a short-course golf park, practice facilities, lodge and vacation-home lodging, spa, dining, trails, and outdoor recreation across the Cascade foothills.
- Rope Rider and Prospector public courses
- Private Tumble Creek Club course nearby
- Rope Rider Golf Park short course
- The Lodge, The Inn, condos and vacation homes
- Spa, dining, trails and mountain recreation
Where to stay
3 properties3 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.
Hotel01 / 03
The Lodge at Suncadia
Lodge Room / Suite
The main lodge at Suncadia, offering renovated rooms and suites with Cascade mountain and river-valley views, resort dining, and convenient access to the spa and resort amenities.
Best fit for groups that want the most central full-service resort experience.
Included in package
Hotel02 / 03
The Inn at Suncadia
Inn Room / Suite
An intimate 18-room inn option at Suncadia with a quieter atmosphere and easy access to resort recreation and dining.
Good for couples or smaller groups that want a more boutique-style stay.
Included in package
Villa03 / 03
Suncadia Condos & Vacation Homes
Condo / Vacation Home
Multi-bedroom condos and private vacation homes throughout the resort community, ideal for golf groups, families, and longer stays.
Best option for buddies trips or groups that want shared living space.
Included in package
Plan Your Trip to Suncadia Resort
Getting there
Suncadia Resort is located in Cle Elum, Washington, about 80 miles east of Seattle and roughly 90 minutes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport depending on traffic and mountain pass conditions. A rental car is recommended because golf, lodging, dining, and nearby outdoor activities are spread across the resort and surrounding Cascade region.
- Best time to visit
- The best golf season at Suncadia is generally May through October, with the strongest combination of course conditions, mountain weather, and long daylight from late spring through early fall. Summer is peak season, while May, September, and early October often offer better value and fewer crowds.
- Who it's best for
- Best for buddies trips, couples retreats, family golf vacations, corporate outings, and golfers who want mountain-resort golf with easy Seattle access.
- Address
- 3600 Suncadia Trail, Cle Elum, WA 98922
- Season
- Daily / seasonal golf operations
- Course details
- Features 36 holes of public resort golf on Rope Rider and Prospector. Tumble Creek is a private Tom Doak course for Tumble Creek Club members, and Rope Rider Golf Park adds a three-hole short-course experience.
- Location
- Cle Elum, Washington
- Nearest airport
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
- Trip style
- Mountain Resort Golf
- Best for
- Buddies Trips, Couples Retreats, Family Golf Vacations, Corporate Outings
Frequently Asked Questions about Suncadia Resort
How many golf courses are at Suncadia Resort?
Suncadia offers 36 holes of public resort golf on Rope Rider and Prospector. A third course, Tumble Creek, is private and primarily available to Tumble Creek Club members.
What are the public courses at Suncadia?
The two public resort courses are Rope Rider, designed by Jacobsen Hardy, and Prospector, an Arnold Palmer-designed course.
What is Rope Rider known for?
Rope Rider is known for its mountain setting, elevation changes, wide corridors, youth tees, coal-mining history, and the adjacent Rope Rider Golf Park short-course experience.
What is Prospector known for?
Prospector is Suncadia’s Arnold Palmer-designed course, offering a classic mountain-resort layout through pine forest, rolling land, and scenic Cascade terrain.
Can resort guests play Tumble Creek?
Tumble Creek is a private Tom Doak course associated with the Tumble Creek Club. Access is not the same as the public Suncadia courses and should be treated as private or limited unless specifically arranged.
Can you stay on property at Suncadia?
Yes. Suncadia offers The Lodge, The Inn, condos, and vacation homes throughout the resort community.
What is the best time to visit Suncadia for golf?
May through October is the primary golf season, with late spring, summer, and early fall offering the best mountain weather and course conditions.
How far is Suncadia from Seattle?
Suncadia is about 80 miles east of Seattle and typically about 90 minutes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, depending on traffic and pass conditions.
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3600 Suncadia Trail, Kittitas, Washington 98922, United States
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