Brewster Golf Trip Planning Guide
Gamble Sands is the reason you fly to a tiny apple town on the Columbia River. Two David McLay Kidd championship courses, a 14-hole short course, and a massive putting green make this a 50-hole, stay-and-play paradise ranked top-40 public in America. Remote, sandy, and built for buddies who came to play golf — not chase nightlife.
Quick Facts
Spring, Summer, Fall
GEG (150 min drive)
$60–$245
$250/night
3 of 3
~$334/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Brewster. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Gamble Sands (Sands Course) — links, $225–$245 · 4.9★
David McLay Kidd's wide, fast, fun fescue links high above the Columbia — Top 40 Greatest Public in America
Danny Boy Bar & Grill (Gamble Sands) — casual, $$ · 4.5★
The resort's clubhouse grill — burgers, beers, and the obvious post-round gathering spot
Danny Boy Bar (Gamble Sands) — patio
Fire-pit patio over the 18th — where every round ends with a cold one and the day's bets settled
Day 2
Scarecrow at Gamble Sands — links, $225–$245 · 4.9★
Dramatic 2025 clifftop McLay Kidd design over the Columbia River — Golf Digest's Best New Public Course of 2025
Cascades Putting Course — 1-2 hours, $25–$40/pp
100,000-sq-ft McLay Kidd putting course — a beers-and-bets institution after the last round
Tumbleweeds at Gamble Sands — upscale, $$$ · 4.5★
On-site sit-down restaurant with a wood-fired menu and Columbia Valley wines
The Cascades Putting Course Bar — patio
Beers in hand while you battle on the 100,000-sq-ft putting course at dusk
Day 3
Quicksands (Short Course) — links, $60–$90 · 4.8★
14-hole McLay Kidd par-3/short course built for skins games, sunset rounds, and beers in hand
Columbia River Jet Boat / Fishing — half day, $120–$220/pp
Salmon, steelhead, and walleye on the Columbia right below the resort
Sunny's Restaurant — mexican, $ · 4.4★
Honest small-town Mexican in Brewster — cheap, big plates, the off-resort dinner option
Pateros Brewing — brewpub
Tiny riverside brewery in nearby Pateros for a low-key off-property pint
Course-by-Course Guide
Brewster has 3 courses worth playing, including 2 bucket-list tier layouts. 3 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Brewster has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $250/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$300–$600 /night
The Inn at Gamble Sands — on-property rooms steps from the first tee
$250–$500 /night
Vacation homes in Brewster and Pateros along the Columbia/Methow rivers
Group Dining Guide
3 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Danny Boy Bar & Grill (Gamble Sands)
$$The resort's clubhouse grill — burgers, beers, and the obvious post-round gathering spot
Tumbleweeds at Gamble Sands
$$$On-site sit-down restaurant with a wood-fired menu and Columbia Valley wines
Sunny's Restaurant
$Honest small-town Mexican in Brewster — cheap, big plates, the off-resort dinner option
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups.
Danny Boy Bar (Gamble Sands)
Fire-pit patio over the 18th — where every round ends with a cold one and the day's bets settled
The Cascades Putting Course Bar
Beers in hand while you battle on the 100,000-sq-ft putting course at dusk
Pateros Brewing
Tiny riverside brewery in nearby Pateros for a low-key off-property pint
Activities Beyond Golf
3 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Cascades Putting Course
100,000-sq-ft McLay Kidd putting course — a beers-and-bets institution after the last round
Columbia River Jet Boat / Fishing
Salmon, steelhead, and walleye on the Columbia right below the resort
Lake Chelan Wine Tasting
Day trip to the Lake Chelan AVA (45 min) for lakeside tasting rooms and a boat-rental crowd
Getting There
Fly into Spokane International Airport (GEG) — it's a 150-minute drive to Brewster. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Wenatchee charter operators and Gamble Sands resort shuttle). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.