Eagles Pride Golf Course

Probably 3.75 stars.
Open to the public, but as far as courses on military bases go, it is one of the better ones I have played. Most military courses are usually fairly benign (straight holes w/​elevated greens and little to no hazards). More challenging than many of the other South Sound courses as well. Lots of trees which are relatively close to the fairway. Decent bunkering/​hazards create a challenging course that can be frustrating at times.
Course condition is allright… some issues with the condition of the tee boxes, fairways and greens, but for the cost, that is to be expected. Pace of play can slow to a crawl during normal busy periods (weekends/​afternoons). Large range of skill levels may slow pace of play as well. Just know what you are getting into and enjoy your time out on a decent course at a good price.
Great practice area with heated hitting area in the winter (mats). Summer allows for a very large natural grass range. Decent chipping area (2 greens) for long/​short/​sand shots and two putting greens.
Facilities and staff are OK. Usually a good play/​cart/​food deal to be had.
First Tee courses offered during spring /​summer and fall.

Came here with a group from my unit for a small Tournament.
Got some food before we headed off for our Tee. Pretty good food!
The only complaint I have is the flags are different colors and the greens weren’t even greens. I think they were exfoliating them or something? The were all super sandy and threw off my putt game hardcore.

Awesome experience here. My husband and I came here one hot afternoon and were pleasantly surprised at soft fairways and good rolling greens. Great staff and a fast round. One of the secrets of the greater Seattle area. thanks!!!

Invited my buddies here to play yesterday, what we thought was gonna be a great time turned sour once we entered the pro shop the customer service we received was not to par. The course has always been fun and challenging I just wish the employees would treat their customers with a little more respect.

I attend a local monthly meeting for transitioning veterans, the last place was in a casino. This is a huge step up on the professional appearance and the ability to meet those looking to network and find jobs. The downer was the food served was a no-​go.

A great place to run a 5k! Not sold on the course.

Having recently gotten back into golf after a six year hiatus, I welcomed the flyer in my room at Fort Lewis lodging advertising a twilight golf special for $ 27. 18 holes and a cart for $ 27? You’re damn right I was there.
I actually played the course several times after the club pro laughed at me following my first round of golf there:
Pro: So, how’d you do?
Me: Horrible. I shot a 137, 70 on the front ni…
Pro: You shot a WHAT?
Me: 137. 70 on the front nine, 67 on the ba…
Pro: You got a 70 on the green course? You’ve got to be kidding me. No one is THAT bad. *takes score card*
Me: Yeah, it su…
Pro: HOLY!!! Come here, let me give you some pointers…
Following those pointers, I went back out and played the course over and over again. Now, there’s something to be said about playing a course several times since you do tend to learn the nuances of the land, the lies of the greens, and what hazards to avoid. The green and red courses were fun, a tad challenging on some holes, but overall, fair and would keep a beginner to moderate golfer well interested. The blue course was easy save a nasty par 3 over water with reeds backstopping the back of the greens. On that hole alone, I lost four balls and paid for it handsomely by burning the mulligans I usually allow myself and a few penalty strokes.
Otherwise, the course is great — just make sure that if you’re on Seattle hours, you get there relatively early. Since it’s a public course, most folks get there around 5:00pm, to include the military, and it gets abysmally slow as folks ignore golf ettiquette, shoot three mulligans per hole, or play a foursome of bad golfers like myself. Apparently, they don’t know the «double par» rule — if you double the par on a hole, just pick up your ball and walk to the next one. Horrendous. But the beauty of the course will charm you to keep coming back.

Looking for a challenge?
Fort Lewis G. C is a fantastically well maintained hilly, treed, bunkered, water hazard filled golf challenge that you just should not miss.
Located about 20 minutes south of Tacoma just past Dupont is is well worth the drive. Back in the 90’s due to budget cut backs some of the military courses have been opened to the public and this is one of the best courses if not the best I played in my 10 yrs in the service traveling around and playing every course I could. I have played the famed Air force Academy course and think that Fort Lewis is quite a bit more challenging and just a great layout.
This course is rarely crowded on the week days and right now they have a $ 25 18 hole special that includes cart! That is a steal.
This is on my «must play» list every year.