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Gamble Sands Resort is set to unveil its second golf course, Scarecrow, designed by David McLay Kidd. Opening soon, the 18-hole course will offer stunning views and innovative design features to enhance the golfing experience. The resort focuses on providing diverse challenges for golfers while expanding its luxury accommodations with new upscale rooms. With a total of 50 holes, Gamble Sands continues to solidify its reputation as a top destination for golf enthusiasts.
Brewster, Washington – Gamble Sands Resort is gearing up to unveil its second 18-hole golf course, named Scarecrow, which is scheduled to open on August 1, 2025. The new course promises an exciting addition to the resort’s offerings, allowing golf enthusiasts to book tee times via their website, www.gamblesands.com.
Designed by acclaimed golf course architect David McLay Kidd, with assistance from Nick Schaan, Scarecrow is set on 300 acres of hilly terrain that was formerly cornfields. The course enhancement provides breathtaking views overlooking the Columbia River Valley and the Gebbers’ family orchards. Scarecrow showcases a par of 71, stretching a total of 6,900 yards, featuring fine fescue turf for a smooth and rapid playing experience.
The course layout offers a thrilling golf journey, commencing with a challenging downhill par 4 that includes a blind tee shot and culminating with a drivable par 4 positioned on a cliff-edge green. Scarecrow incorporates several innovative design features like speed slots, boomerangs, strategic angles, and slopes, along with multiple reachable par 5s and a total of five distinctive par 3s amid several demanding par 4s. The integrated elements aim to keep the course engaging for players of various skill levels.
Preliminary reviews have been largely positive, displaying strong enthusiasm from players who have had the chance to experience Scarecrow ahead of its official opening. This feedback points to an exciting future for the new course, which has been described by McLay Kidd as a ‘twisted sister’ of the original Gamble Sands Course, focusing on delivering an equally fun yet innovative golf experience.
In addition to the new course, in June 2025, Gamble Sands expanded its luxury accommodations with the opening of 40 new double-king golf-view rooms at The Inn at Gamble Sands, raising the total to 77 upscale rooms. These accommodations provide guests with enhanced amenities, including walk-in showers, large-screen televisions, mini fridges, coffee makers, and private patios. A new putting green is also set to be available for guests utilizing these new rooms.
The expansion at Gamble Sands not only introduces Scarecrow but also brings the total number of holes available at the resort to 50. This includes two championship courses designed by McLay Kidd and a 14-hole short course named Quicksands. In addition to its golf offerings, the resort features a 100,000-square-foot Cascades Putting Course, various dining options, a complete practice facility, and a dedicated golf shop.
The original Gamble Sands Course, known for its significant acclaim, is currently ranked No. 14 on GOLF Magazine’s “Top 100 Courses You Can Play” list, establishing itself as one of the finest golf courses in the United States. The resort is managed by Troon, a leading name in the golf and hospitality industry headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, which oversees over 900 locations globally, including numerous golf courses and hospitality venues.
As excitement builds towards the grand opening of Scarecrow, golf enthusiasts can look forward to new challenges and experiences at Gamble Sands, further solidifying its reputation as a premier destination for golf and leisure.
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