A golfer mid swing on a lush green fairway beside a sand bunker under a dramatic sky

Seattle, Washington

Building Tradition & Legacy.

One of the most historic and dynamic golf organizations in Washington state. Established 1947.

Year Established: 1947
Participating States: 7+
Courses We Play: 32+

Black and white archival photograph of the founding members of Fir State Golf Club on a Seattle fairway — The Founders · Seattle, 1945 to 1947

Our Foundation

Breaking Barriers Through the Game of Golf.

Established in 1947 by 17 golfers in Seattle, Fir State Golf Club was built to address the inequality and access denied to diverse people of color. Named after the designated state tree of Washington, the resilient Evergreen Fir, our mission is to provide opportunities for all to learn and compete.

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Our Growth

Seven decades on the fairways of the Pacific Northwest.

Founded in Seattle in 1947, Fir State has grown from a small circle of devoted golfers into a respected organization that welcomes players across the region. Our story is written in friendships, competition, and a shared love of the game.

Courses in the club rotation, by decade

Membership

A place among generations.

Join a community of golfers who value sportsmanship, mentorship, and the history behind every round.

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Club Play

Competitive rounds, every season.

Weekly play, club championships, and travel across a rotation of premier Northwest courses.

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Events

Gatherings worth remembering.

Invitationals, banquets, and junior clinics that bring members, families, and friends together.

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