Tri-Cities Golf Trip Planning Guide
The Tri-Cities — Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco — sit at the confluence of three rivers in Washington's sunniest, driest corner, surrounded by the Columbia Valley's biggest wine country. Golf is cheap and plays year-round, the wineries rival Walla Walla's, and the riverfront makes for easy boat-and-beer rest days.
Quick Facts
Spring, Summer, Fall
PSC (15 min drive)
$30–$80
$130/night
3 of 3
~$229/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Tri-Cities. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Canyon Lakes Golf Course — desert, $55–$80 · 4.5★
The Tri-Cities' top-rated course — 4.5 stars from Golf Digest with the largest green in the Pacific NW
Anthony's at Columbia Point — seafood, $$$ · 4.4★
Riverfront Northwest seafood with a big group room and Columbia views — the nice dinner
Branding Iron Lounge — dive · Open late
No-frills Tri-Cities dive with stiff pours and a pool table — the locals' late-night spot
Day 2
Horn Rapids Golf Course — desert, $40–$70 · 4.4★
Links-style Richland course with live music and food at Rewsters Bar & Grill
Columbia Valley Wine Tasting — half day, $40–$100/pp
200+ wineries in the Columbia Valley — Red Mountain and Walla Walla's juice without the price
Porter's Real Barbecue — bbq, $$ · 4.5★
Smoked brisket and ribs in Kennewick — the easy, crew-sized BBQ dinner
Bombing Range Brewing Co. — brewpub
Atomic-themed West Richland taproom — house beer and patio for post-round pints
Day 3
Sun Willows Golf Course — parkland, $30–$55 · 4.3★
Mature tree-lined Pasco muni — the affordable, walkable everyday round
Columbia & Snake River Boat Day — half day, $80–$200/pp
Rent a boat where the Columbia, Snake, and Yakima meet for a cooler-and-cove afternoon
Frost Me Sweet / Bombing Range Brewing — brewpub, $$ · 4.5★
West Richland brewpub with house beer and big tables for the group
The Tap & Barrel (Kennewick) — sports bar · Open late
Big-screen sports bar with deep taps and late food — the game-day landing spot
Course-by-Course Guide
Tri-Cities has 3 courses worth playing. 3 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Tri-Cities has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $130/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$250–$550 /night
Richland and Kennewick riverfront homes near the Columbia and the courses
$130–$280 /night
Columbia Point / riverfront hotel block in Richland
Group Dining Guide
3 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Anthony's at Columbia Point
$$$Riverfront Northwest seafood with a big group room and Columbia views — the nice dinner
Porter's Real Barbecue
$$Smoked brisket and ribs in Kennewick — the easy, crew-sized BBQ dinner
Frost Me Sweet / Bombing Range Brewing
$$West Richland brewpub with house beer and big tables for the group
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.
Branding Iron Lounge
Late nightNo-frills Tri-Cities dive with stiff pours and a pool table — the locals' late-night spot
Bombing Range Brewing Co.
Atomic-themed West Richland taproom — house beer and patio for post-round pints
The Tap & Barrel (Kennewick)
Late nightBig-screen sports bar with deep taps and late food — the game-day landing spot
Activities Beyond Golf
3 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Columbia Valley Wine Tasting
200+ wineries in the Columbia Valley — Red Mountain and Walla Walla's juice without the price
Columbia & Snake River Boat Day
Rent a boat where the Columbia, Snake, and Yakima meet for a cooler-and-cove afternoon
Columbia River Walleye Fishing
Guided walleye, salmon, and steelhead on the Columbia — splittable across boats
Getting There
Fly into Tri-Cities Airport (Pasco) (PSC) — it's a 15-minute drive to Tri-Cities. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Tri-Cities Party Bus and Columbia Basin Limousine). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.