Golf under the Midnight Sun
The Anchorage Golf Course overlooks Anchorage with breath-taking views of Cook Inlet and Mount McKinley. Photo: © Jody Overstreet
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Golf in the Last Frontier? You bet. Anchorage visitors have access to more than five golf courses. And with the Midnight Sun, tee times can range from 5 a.m. until nearly midnight.
The Alaska golf season usually runs May through September. Call specific courses for tee times, green fees and more information.
18-hole Courses
Anchorage Golf Course
(907) 522-3363
Also known as “O’Malley’s on the Green,” this beautiful, newly renovated course features moderate challenges, including blind tee shots, water hazards and more. Driving range, club rentals and lessons available.
www.alyeskaresort.com
Moose Run Golf Course
(907) 428-0056
A beautiful, new, challenging Creek Course designed by Nelson Hallworth. The original Hill Course is a little shorter and better for the less experienced golfer. Golfers face open fairways, many trees, doglegs, bunkers and maybe a moose or two on this hilly course. On Fort Richardson Army Base but civilians are welcome. Driving range. Club rentals available.
Eagleglen Golf Course
(907) 552-3821
A favorite among big hitters, this challenging course has plenty of par-5 holes with both open and narrow fairways. It also features lots of water, many trees and excellent greens. On Elmendorf Air Force Base but civilians are welcome. Club rentals available. www.elmendorfservices.com
Palmer Municipal Golf Course
(907) 745-4653
Big hitters love the many long, straight fairways here. Golfers will enjoy a flat, open course with many challenges. Driving range. Club rentals available.
Settlers Bay Golf Course (Wasilla)
(907) 376-5466
As challenging as it is beautiful, this course presents golfers with both tight and open fairways, water and lots of trees. Club rentals available.
Sleepy Hollow Golf Course (Wasilla)
(907) 376-5948
This very affordable course features short, open fairways and flat terrain with a few doglegs and bunkers to make things interesting. Club rentals available.
9-Hole Courses
Tanglewood Lakes Golf Club
(907) 345-4600
This is a tight, Par 3 course with plenty of challenges. Golfers with excellent short games will especially enjoy the “target golf” layout. Club rentals available. Pull carts available.
