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Chambers Bay
University Place, Washington, United States
18 Holes · Par 72 · Green fees on request · Links
— About
About Chambers Bay
Chambers Bay is a public, par 72 links-style course at University Place, Washington, on the shores of Puget Sound. Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed it, and it opened in 2007 on the site of an old gravel mine, reshaping that ground into a rolling links. The ground is firm, so the ball releases along the turf. It has hosted a U.S. Open, as well as several other national championships.
- The 2015 U.S. Open was played here, putting a public course on the national championship calendar.
- An earlier national event, the 2010 U.S. Amateur, came five years ahead of the Open.
- Further national events followed, among them the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball and the U.S. Women's Amateur.
- Views of Puget Sound and its water run across the course.
History of Chambers Bay
Chambers Bay moved from gravel mine to championship venue within a few years of opening, and the United States Golf Association took notice early.
Signature holes at Chambers Bay
No single hole defines Chambers Bay; its character is the links style. A low running approach is rewarded, and the design welcomes the bump-and-run. Leave the high, soft approach for another course.
When to play Chambers Bay
Check tee-time availability and current conditions when you book. A round after a dry spell will play firmest. Pacific Northwest summers are generally the driest months, and winters are wetter.
Playing Chambers Bay: tips
Book directly with the club and confirm the current green fee before you travel.
— Weather at Chambers Bay
Approximate conditions · Observed · Open-Meteo
Visit Chambers Bay
University Place, Washington, United States
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Chambers Bay
Is Chambers Bay open to the public?
Yes. Visitors book tee times directly with the club.
Where is Chambers Bay?
It is on Grandview Drive West in University Place, Washington, on the Puget Sound shore.
What surface are the greens on now?
The original fine fescue greens were replaced by native poa annua, which gives a much smoother putting experience than the early years.