My husband and I have been playing Tumwater Valley for about 30 years and years and I am not a good…read moregolfer but I enjoy the game. My husband passed away in 2022, and can no longer book a single, even if they have open tee time, they just refuse to fill them. I live out of town and they tell me to drive in and see if they can accommodate me! Are you kidding? Last week, I golfed this year with my granddaughter and required a handicap flag due to a severely broken femur making walking extremely difficult for me especially on uneven ground. If you have any type of mobility problem, Tumwater valley is NOT ADA ACCESSIBLE with a cart. They purchased these carts and software that beep and then the cart comes to a complete stop if you get to close to where they think you should not be. No signs that indicate "NO CARTS BEYOND THIS POINT " like normal golf courses, which would give you some idea that your cart would quit. Then you have to reverse to get out of it and the direction to go is not always obvious. Very frustrating. I hit my ball on a par 3 and it only went about 50 yards on a 160 yard par 3. My ball landed on the opposite side of the cart path near the woods and I thought I could drive across the fairway to my ball since I was no way close to the green......No way, my cart was programmed not to go across any par 3s. It was extremely difficult for me to walk to my ball. For a City owned course not to be accessible, is I believe against the law. I called the office a couple times because my cart got stopped and was told that it was programmed for the easiest access, but still nowhere enough for a mobility disability. I have been golfing a very long time and I know not to drive on the green, but now, I sometimes I have to get to the back side of a green and the hilly part was very difficult. These carts explain the large number of walkers I saw on the course....more than I have ever seen in my life time of golfing at this course. It appears golfers would rather walk than deal with the annoyance of these carts. I will never play Tumwater valley again. They tried to bring me a different cart, but since there is apparently no way to turn the program off if you have a disability you just cannot get reasonably close to your ball in some instances. I would not encourage going to Tumwater Valley. Find a different course. Their no singles policy is also ridiculous. They can always book a twosome of threesome with a single like other courses.

We enjoyed the restaurant at the golf club and play a quick 9-hole round afterwards. The golf shop…read morestaff were very gracious and we had a wonderful evening!!

Wonderful course and grounds. The owners are very nice and accommodating. You can't help but feel…read morelike you're a part of the family when you golf here. Beautiful course.

Owners are awesome! They really try to make the place the best they can. The volunteers that help…read morearound the course are always super friendly. Zero complaints love this place!!

Food has really gotten better since new ownership. I would recommend eating here for all mealsread more

The golf course is advertised as Tahoma Valley Golf and Country Club. It's not a CC, it's a short…read morepublic municipal golf course good for beginners. The course is short, with paralleling fairways. The putting surfaces sit atop mounds and they're small, it's what protects from scoring very low. The course has a few interesting holes, 18 holes crammed on a small piece of land. No practice range, a decent size practice putting green. Play it once just to say you played it, bring a hard hat.

Got to head up north for the day and play with a few buddies. We had to wanting to play here for a…read morewhile and loved every bit of it. The weather was perfect and the course was in great shape. Our buddy Trent was really jealous he couldn't make it. Looks like we will have to come back again at some point!

I can't believe I'm the first to shit on how bad this golf course looks. I rarely watch golf, but…read morewhen I do, part of the reason is to see the amazing courses. This place is a piece of shit! I play golf maybe 3 times a year and I wouldn't pay to play this! From SoCal

Fircrest is a beautiful club with great staff. Everyone treats you so well while you're on site…read more It's a tough course but very walkable and very well manicured. You can find your ball easily but you may have to layup out of the trees. The food is great and the restaurant has a great ambience. They have a decent wine selection and strong drinks. It's a little short by today's standard being less than 7000 but it's plenty long for me.

Very snobby community both employers and members. If that is your crowd you will fit right in. If…read moreyou are visiting for a tournament wear a collared shirt and slacks.

Really enjoyed taking my kids here with the kids bowl free summer program. It was $4 per pair of…read moreshoes but we got 2 games for free. Nice clean place. The only reason I did 4 stars is the sign stating no water bottles allowed.

I have never been to a bowling alley that has an age restriction on bumpers?? That's the dumbest…read morerule I've seen and will never return to this place again. Some people just need bumpers because we don't dedicate all our time on bowling and want to at least enjoy the game with a little help.

Bill and Jim's (as the locals call it) is a nice little par 3 golf course tucked away in Rochester,…read moreWA. I don't pretend to be a good golfer, or know a great golf course, but if you are looking for a little fun on a unique course, then Bill and Jim's Gate Ranch Golf Course is a hole in one. There is no fee. Bill and Jim accept donations. You don't need clubs because they have enough sets for everyone. You don't even need golf balls since they have a bucket of balls you can borrow (or lose our of bounds.) Bill and Jim created this course in 2001 for the community and because of their love for the game. You won't find a course filled with more love and dedication than the Gate Ranch Golf Course. Bill and Jim's is open 7 days a week. I look forward to playing on the course again soon!

What a neat little course! I had the opportunity to play during a recent Christams trip. The wife…read morewas at the nearby casino and I had the course to myself. Jim and Bill were awesome! How many can say that they have a golf course in their back yard? I will definetly be back. Thanks to Bill and Jim for their true hospitality. Don "Big D" Erickson, Yakima

Mean Gene's Pro Shop, The Friendliest Pro Shop Around…read more A good bowling pro shop is probably the most essential thing for a bowler who is beginning to take the game more seriously. My wife and I struggled to find a pro shop we liked for a long time before we were blessed when Justin the PSO moved into Westside Lanes. Since we've known Justin over the last two years, he's drilled several balls for us and has become a good friend of ours. I always feel nervous in a pro shop as I'm not the world's greatest bowlers and am always afraid of looking stupid. But Justin is one of the nicest and most relaxed people we have ever met. And he has spent a lot of time patiently explaining the hows and whys of the art of ball drilling to me. Justin also spends time with every customer offering instruction, great prices on new and used balls and equipment and just about everything any bowler could want. My game has dramatically improved with just a few simple tips from Justin. And I see him there all the time watching and working with his customers. If you're looking for a pro shop in the area and want one of the friendliest and best PSOs you'll ever meet, check out Mean Gene's Pro Shop at Westside Lanes. Really great vibes and help for all bowlers.