Cle Elum Golf Trip Planning Guide
Suncadia Resort packs 36 holes of championship mountain golf onto 6,400 forested acres just over Snoqualmie Pass. The Prospector and Rope Rider courses thread through pines and old coal-mining country, and the resort handles lodging, dining, and a spa in one place. Easy fly-in, easy logistics, big-views golf.
Quick Facts
Summer, Fall
SEA (90 min drive)
$35–$175
$300/night
1 of 3
~$303/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Cle Elum. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Suncadia Resort — Prospector Course — mountain, $110–$175 · 4.6★
Arnold Palmer mountain design with rolling, well-bunkered fairways and big Cascade views
Swiftwater Cellars — upscale, $$$ · 4.4★
On-resort winery and restaurant with a big patio over the Prospector course — the group dinner default
The Brick Saloon — saloon · Open late
1889 saloon in Roslyn with the famous 23-foot running-water bar rail — a must-do night out
Day 2
Suncadia Resort — Rope Rider Course — mountain, $110–$175 · 4.6★
Built over historic Roslyn coal-mine sites with dramatic elevation change and a 120-foot tailings rise
Cle Elum River Float / Rafting — half day, $60–$110/pp
Mellow scenic float on the Cle Elum or Yakima River — cooler-friendly rest-day move
The Brick Saloon (Roslyn) — casual, $$ · 4.4★
Washington's oldest operating saloon (1889) with a running-water spittoon bar — pure Northwest Exposure vibes
Swiftwater Cellars Bar — patio
Wine, cocktails, and a fire-pit patio over the golf course right at the resort
Day 3
Sun Country Golf Course — parkland, $35–$60 · 4.3★
Friendly riverside muni near Cle Elum — the cheap-and-cheerful filler round off the resort
Suncadia Mountain Bike & Trails — half day, $40–$80/pp
40+ miles of resort trails through the Cascade foothills, bike rentals on-site
Pioneer Coffee Roasting Co. — casual, $ · 4.5★
Cle Elum's go-to breakfast and coffee stop before an early tee time
Roslyn Beer Garden — patio
Laid-back outdoor beer garden in historic Roslyn for an easy afternoon pint
Course-by-Course Guide
Cle Elum has 3 courses worth playing. 1 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Cle Elum has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $300/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$300–$700 /night
The Lodge at Suncadia and resort suites — steps from golf, spa, and dining
$500–$1200 /night
Suncadia vacation homes and Roslyn cabins inside or just outside the resort
Group Dining Guide
3 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Swiftwater Cellars
$$$On-resort winery and restaurant with a big patio over the Prospector course — the group dinner default
The Brick Saloon (Roslyn)
$$Washington's oldest operating saloon (1889) with a running-water spittoon bar — pure Northwest Exposure vibes
Pioneer Coffee Roasting Co.
$Cle Elum's go-to breakfast and coffee stop before an early tee time
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 1 stay open past midnight.
The Brick Saloon
Late night1889 saloon in Roslyn with the famous 23-foot running-water bar rail — a must-do night out
Swiftwater Cellars Bar
Wine, cocktails, and a fire-pit patio over the golf course right at the resort
Roslyn Beer Garden
Laid-back outdoor beer garden in historic Roslyn for an easy afternoon pint
Activities Beyond Golf
3 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Cle Elum River Float / Rafting
Mellow scenic float on the Cle Elum or Yakima River — cooler-friendly rest-day move
Suncadia Mountain Bike & Trails
40+ miles of resort trails through the Cascade foothills, bike rentals on-site
Suncadia Spa
Full-service resort spa for the crew that overdid it at The Brick the night before
Getting There
Fly into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) — it's a 90-minute drive to Cle Elum. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Seattle Party Bus and Ellensburg charter operators). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.