Course of the Month - Foster Golf Links

By Karen Snepp, Communications Chair Opened in 1925 and now operated by the City of Tukwila, Foster Golf Links is a fun, easily walkable course with several holes that run along the Duwamish River. One of a small but enthusiastic group playing the Wednesday night EWGA league there, Janine Lawless, likes the river holes, along with “#17 because it’s a short par 4!” Janine’s sister-in-law, Sue Lawless, favors the back 9 because “for a slicer (not that I have ever done that), the back 9 greatly reduces the odds of your ball taking a dip because the water is on the left!” Janine and Sue point to several reasons why this course is female-friendly, including a real bathroom building (NOT a port-a-potty) that is centrally-located, a hole that’s a par 4 for men but a par 5 for women, and a great staff. There is also plentiful parking and, Janine adds, “a nice clubhouse with a good selection of golf clothing and accessories.” The grill has been under renovation, but re-opened June 23 and should be ready to host post-round meals and beverages. There are also a few strategically-placed trees on the course. Sue suggests that “a pre-round offering to the trees is not a bad idea. They can save you from disaster or they can create their own!” There is no driving range at Foster, but there is a putting green. Tee times can be reserved via the link on the course’s website at www.fostergolflinks.com. Greens fees are affordable on weekends - $32 at peak times, down to $22 after 3 PM.