2171 Orcas Rd,
Eastsound, Washington 98245-9270
The original 54-acre estate was homesteaded in the late 1800s and owned by the Blake family for 46 years until January 2007 when it was purchased by residents of Orcas Island to keep it from being sold to developers for home sites. In April 2009 The group sold the 49-acres the course is on to the Taylor family a long time island family and avid golfers.
Designed and built in 1960, the course is reminiscent of old Scottish country clubs. Its concept took advantage of gentle rolling hills and natural water hazards to make play challenging for amateur and professional golfers alike.
The regulation 9-hole course, 4-tee format with 9 white tees, 18 blue tees (a front 9 blue tee and a back 9 blue tee on each hole), and 9 black tees. It including two long Par 5's and several challenging Par 4's. The course WSGA rating is 67.8/69.8 slope 115/115.