For those not familiar with Eaglemont Golf Club, it easily ranks among one the top handful of courses in the entire state.  Carved out of the Cascade Foothills in the beautiful Skagit Valley, Eaglemont is visually spectacular and equally as challenging.  Eaglemont is located only 3 miles off of Interstate 5 in Mount Vernon and it represents a wonderful union of golf and nature.  The large manicured fairways and pure putting surfaces make for enjoyable golf, and the panoramic views of Mt. Baker and the surrounding Skagit Valley can be pretty spectacular.  I’d recommend you deal with the hassle of taking your camera on your first trip to Eaglemont.  If you catch a nice day, you’ll be glad you did.

The Par 5 3rd Has All You Can Handle

It’s important to note that much work has been done at Eaglemont in order to tame it a bit.  It used to be a fairly punitive layout with thick native grasses and natural wetlands reeking havoc with golf scores.  Much of the “gow” has been thinned and several of those forced carries that once induced tee block SSD’s (Severe Self Doubts), have been shortened.  So for any of you, who may have avoided Eaglemont because of its reputation as a tough track, fear it no more.  It has definitely been made more player-friendly but make no mistake; Eaglemont from the back two sets of tees is still one of the tougher tests around.  However if you play it a bit shorter (there are five sets of tee blocks) it’s not nearly as intimidating for the beginner and intermediate golfer as it once was.

The Spectacular 18th Tee

In terms of amenities, Eaglemont has improved there as well.  In addition to the reasonably stocked Proshop and all you need deli (good food, beverages & alcohol – like I said, all you need) Eaglemont also boasts a 2,000 square foot banquet pavilion.  With a seating capacity of 160, it’s perfect addition for hosting larger golf tournaments or special events. For you of the price conscious ilk, I’m happy to report that the prices at Eaglemont are not prohibitive.  Greens fees vary from $45 to $65 during the peak months and all prices include a power cart.  For more information on the course, please Click Here to visit their website.

Perfect For Dinner or Special Events

In addition to outstanding the golf, Eaglemont also offers some incredible real estate opportunities.  More people are finding that Mount Vernon and the surrounding Skagit Valley are a great place to live.  The peace and quiet, the lack of traffic, and the kindness of people have made Eaglemont a place many are now calling home.  To check it out further, Click Here.