I just started playing golf for real instead if just hitting the range and Green Lake Pitch & Putt is a great place to start. This laid-back par 3 course is right by the lake with a nice view, beginner-friendly holes, and yes, beer. Real beer. On-site. No need to sneak a Rainier in! Before you even tee off, you can warm up on the putt-putt practice area, and if you're waiting for your turn or just vibing with the scenery, there are plenty of spots to kick back, soak up the sun, and chat it up with your fellow players. The course is short, sweet, and refreshingly unpretentious. It's perfect for first-timers, rusty returners, or anyone who thinks golf should come with laughter and lake breezes. The staff is friendly, the pace is relaxed, and the whole experience feels like summer in a nutshell. You can do two rounds and pay an extra $6 for two rounds. read more

Green Lake Pitch & Putt - Golf Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Adding a response to the owner's comment: The first THREE tee boxes are NOT in the same position they used to be AND regardless, they are not even angled towards the holes, anyone can see this. The first has been moved by a LOT & the 2nd by multiple feet to the left (impeding left handed teeing), and then the third also slightly to the left. The 9th tee box has also been moved by multiple feet to the left, towards the fence line, seemingly prioritizing a cart path for the owner's work cart. The current owner may not have played at the old pitch & putt enough to realize these changes are in fact CHANGES, but they should be able to open their eyes and realize their new maintenance crew isn't lining up the box to the hole. Also, anyone with eyeballs can see where the old tee boxes were, compared to where they are now. Stop trying to gaslight me. The placement of the rubber tee being on either side of center hole in the mat is NOT standard. Why is there a center hole if it's not going to be able to be used? At the driving range the center hole is used too....I have a relatively narrow stance & straight hips - I feel sorry for anyone that doesn't, because they're going to be falling off the mat. Nice job blaming your problems on the previous owners. ORIGINAL REVIEW: This 3 par golf "course" has new ownership as of 2025 (due to some incompetent person at the city). The course condition was atrocious & it's only May. The first three tee "boxes" are not even slanted towards the holes. The person who positioned these tee boxes must not even play golf. On hole two a left hander wouldn't even be able to tee off without immediately hitting into the trees that line the edge of the golf course. These "new" tee boxes are literally just mounds of uneven dirt with a slab of fake grass NAILED down on the 4 corners. These mounds are not level & they don't seem to have pounded crushed rock beneath the surface, so I can't imagine them not washing away every winter. The nails that held down the tee box are 8" long and on one hole the nail had come out of the ground and was sticking up for anyone to severely impale themselves on it. The rubber tees that are used with the mats are put on either the left or right, not in the center hole?! Again, whoever put this set up together must not play golf. You are practically standing on the very tip of/ edge of the mat when teeing off, instead of being able to center yourself because they positioned the rubber tees incorrectly. Anyone that is larger or has a wider stance, or more curvy hips will have a problem. The greens....OMG. WTF happened?! They look horrific & are in REALLY bad shape. The worst greens I've ever seen, anywhere, even comparing to miniature golf courses. It's an embarrassment. Before you play they make you sign a waiver releasing liability for their negligence - luckily these sorts of waivers often don't hold up in court when/if someone gets hurt by their negligence. Watch out for those 8" metal NAILS on every tee box. The pricing went up. The person who took our money is in no way shape or form a part of the maintenance squad and had no clue what I was talking about when I first explained my complaints. Don't you want someone who knows about golf to take the money & be able to fix things like loose 8" nails??! Why oh why did the city change ownership?? read more

Green Lake Pitch & Putt - Pic showing standard tee placement for golf tee box mats, which GLPNP refuses to use. - Golf Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place has new owners. They have quad tracks around the perimeter creating mud. The greens have huge divots. It seems the upkeep is not kept up between the transition. It looks like it needs a couple years before it comes back to playable conditions. It is still a great spot and I wouldn't scrap it for anything read more

Loved it! Great for newbies who have never played actual golf. It took us about an hour to play 9 holes with 1 iron and 1 putter.

Love this little par 3 in the city. The staff is great and I hope they maintain ownership for years to come!

Exactly what it says! Great golf course to take the grandkids. Love this place. Absinytekt must call for appointments but very easy to get a tee time. read more

Green Lake Pitch & Putt - First hole - Golf Near Me - Seattle, Washington

For the price, you can't beat it! Family friendly, beginner friendly, great location, and real grass greens with turn tee boxes. Perfect place for seasoned golfers to work on short game and for beginners to learn the game! Having played here countless times, my only recommendation would be for the course to provide a general overview of basic golf etiquette and rules. I think a little could go a long way. read more

Had a blast with my kiddos. It was there first time. Recommend bringing water. It got hot out there.

It's a nice to practice on a beautiful course and see the green scenery. Very family oriented! Nice to play by yourself or join others. Love the putting green to practice! Cute and cozy! Come try and see what I mean! read more

My son and I spent an afternoon golfing the 9 holes. Staff was friendly and helpful and you can't beat this beautiful location for some fun!

Come here 2-3 times per summer and love it. Came out last night for the first time. It was much busier than expected which makes sense, people want to be outside. They have balls, clubs, tees if you want them - everything you need. Two of us played for $25 with renting everything which felt like a steal. Such a fun, casual course that's great for beginners and even experts to have a good time. Will continue to go here for sure. read more

A really cool idea with short yardage holes to have some fun with friends or just work on your awkward distance/ wedge game!

I think that people are too quick too dismiss this great little pitch and putt golf course. Though this 9-hole/par-3 course measures 705 yards (longest hole is 115 yards), Greenlake Pitch and Putt offers a good challenge on working on your short game. Plus it is a lot of fun to play! So grab your clubs, flask (I'm a hacker), buddies, some betting cash and have a great time! For those who like to keep score, the course record is 20. --OW!!! _____ I said fore, bitch! I__5__I \ I \O/ _____I______ Y --___________________________________/ \__ read more

It's little. It's cute. It is between busy streets. it borders Greenlake. I have had fun here. It is not for serious golfers or golf snobs. read more

This is one of my favorite places in Seattle! It's such a fantastic spot to go with your friends or out of town visitors to enjoy the sun and each other's company. It only takes a couple hours to get through so it's a perfect interlude between brunch and early happy hour on a lazy Sunday. We love to come with a bag full of PBRs and make our way from the 1st to 9th laughing and pretending to keep score. Highly suggest it for a 1st or 501st date, a fun girls day or even an afternoon solo putt. read more

We love Greenlake Pitch and Putt! For $7 a round, you can't go wrong. The course is squeezed into a small space, but quite functional. I'm not a very good golfer, so Pitch and Putt is a perfect course to learn and take my time. It's really enjoyable, but can often be packed. Leave your driver at home, though. None are allowed. read more

Fun and cheap - a true "Pitch and Putt"! Golf snobs - run away now! People looking for fun or are just learning, this is the perfect place. A true pitch & putt (holes range from 65 to 105 yards), this is a place to learn to play, to practice your short game, or just goof around. You don't even need to bring anything, you can buy balls, and rents clubs (really, you need just a putter and 1 or 2 wedges). On summer days, or after school on nice days, it gets packed with teenagers, so watch out. The waits can be a bit long. But if you have the day off, head over in the morning and have a fun 18 holes in 45 minutes. FUN! read more

Pitch and putt, and duck!! Mostly newbies and kids on this little postage stamp size greenery next to Greenlake. I should have gone here first as a newbie golfer, but oooooh noooo, my buds had to take me out to a "real" golf course first! Why I still play I have no idea. For the price, which is cheap you, get to hit the ball off of real grass, for the most part. "Real" golfers need not apply, first-timers and just beginners only please.... 4 stars for the grass! read more

I had a great time with my friend here on a sunny Seattle day. Armed with a sixer of tall boys, a pitching wedge, and a putter we successfully navigated the course with a mild sense of victory. If only we'd brought more beer. There may be a bit of a wait when starting out... so practice your putting on the green. All the other would be golfers on the course were super nice, but not always the most astute. As in watch out for golf balls accidentally ripping through the tree you're putting under. read more

Best place to just come and be with friends. People who work here are incredibly kind and helpful. Love spending summer evenings here with friends. Not pretentious and pretty low key read more

Green Lake Pitch & Putt - Loving it during the golden hour - Golf Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great time at GLPP! Friendly staff, clean course, nice greens, lots of fun! Ranks high on the "what are we going to do to today?" list.

Like Michelle, I have no patience. I can probably make it 4 or 5 holes in, but you have to bribe me with the promise of ice cream to get me to finish the game. If you're slow (like me), it's sometimes a bit embarrassing when there's two good players waiting behind you, and you mulligan. But it's a cheap and fun way to spend the afternoon. There's even a putt-putt area for you to practice...what else, putt-putting. read more

So much fun. If there aren't a ton of people, you can go at your own pace. It's a cute little area to walk around. There are also picnic tables near the entrance if you'd like to bring your own food. read more

Yes indeed. A lifetime golfer here and this tricky little course will test your short game totally. If you can master this course then you are truly on your way to some good things to come. Can you par each hole? Your on your way for sure. Anyone can drive the long-ball with the driver, but this course is where you will really learn to win. Thank You Dean Jackson read more

Awesome small course that we had a great first tine golfing at. Very affordable with super friendly staff, a run + equipment rental was close to $12 total. Went on a Saturday so we had to wait a bit inbetween holes but it wasn't bad at all, weekdays must be very solid. Highly recommended all around. read more

How did I never know there was a chip and putt course here until last summer? This is such a great and cheap way to enjoy being outside - only 7$ for a round!! They do a good job with the upkeep on the off season - it can be a little muddy in spring, but really not bad at all. If the sun is out - grab your pitching wedge, putter and a ball and head out there, too fun to miss out on! read more

A-OK. Staff is a little on the twighlight zone but otherwise its OK. I think I'll try a driving range next time.

Very short Par3. Flat. Easy to find your kid's ball when it's hit off into the trees. Good price. Never really a wait.

Great place to pretend you know how to golf! You can BYOB (bring only cans and a backpack) and don't let the golfer bros intimidate you. Really fun to do with a group of 5 or less, only $11 total including rentals and a ball (bring your own golf ball and you don't have to buy one!) read more

Most fun for the money. I love coming here to polish my game. The customer services is exception and their conservation efforts in Washington's severe drought is commendable. read more

Fun, unpretentious place to relax with friends in a low key, outdoors-but-not-intense kind of way. Looking forward to spending some more summer evenings here this season. read more

Great course, really well maintained. We walked down from Phinney Ridge. It cost $20 for two for clubs and balls. Nice picnic benches near the practice putting green. I'll be coming back. read more

This is a great course in a lovely location. I've golfed here a few times and always had a pleasant experience until my most recent visit. The employee we checked in with seemed mildly disgruntled that we showed up for the final tee-off time of the evening, but he allowed us to play and did not mention any time limits. Two more members of our group showed up late and were not allowed to play, but were allowed to walk around the course with us. We are beginners, so the game progressed slowly, but we moved along as best we could. Midway through the game, the employee stormed over to us, after spotting the late arriving member of the group holding a club. He angrily accused him of joining the game without permission, and when we calmly explained that he was just holding our clubs, the employee mocked our response and rolled his eyes. Then he equated our slow speed to "coming to a restaurant at closing time and taking a really long time to eat". He told us we were being rude, and loudly demanded that we "keep it moving". The interaction really shook us up. This employee was aggressive and we felt threatened. For the remainder of the game, he stayed a couple holes behind us, golfing with two friends who were smoking cigarettes and appeared to be drinking alcohol on the course. We felt we were being watched. The whole experience was bizarre, demoralizing, and a little scary. I hope management will help resolve the issue with this hostile employee. read more

This short course is a great little neighborhood gem. Well maintained and fun greens to practice chipping and putting. You only need a 9-iron and a putter! read more

Unless, new ownership has taken over, this course should only be played if you're just learning how to play golf. Weeds on the greens, uneven cuts on the green, driving mats are buckled and really bad on certain holes with severe water damage. A good place to catch malaria during the spring and torrential down pour of rain. No such thing as irrigation at this course. The clubs you rent are atrocious, so bring your own or borrow some to play this course. read more