Gamble Sands
Suncadia - Prospector
Mountain resort golf
Prospector is useful. That is a compliment. It gives Seattle-area groups a sensible mid-route resort stop, especially if the trip needs lodging, restaurants, and easier golf before the big drive.
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The take
Prospector is useful. That is a compliment. It gives Seattle-area groups a sensible mid-route resort stop, especially if the trip needs lodging, restaurants, and easier golf before the big drive.
Best for
Seattle-to-Gamble positioning, resort comfort, mixed groups
Watch out
Thinking it belongs ahead of Gamble, Scarecrow, Wine Valley, or Chambers
How to play it
Good route piece. Do not let it crowd out the anchors.
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Logical route stop
- Resort lodging
- Playable Palmer design
- Easier companion fit
Watch-outs
- Not a destination anchor
- Lower architectural ceiling
- Can become itinerary padding
Signature holes
2, 10, 14, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Dynamic resort/public pricing; confirm direct with Suncadia before booking.
Best season
Best window: May through October.
Caddies / walking
Gamble is cart-included but walkable in spirit.
Replay priority
Low-medium
Booking move
Book Gamble lodging first, then Gamble/Scarecrow tee times, then decide whether the route justifies Wine Valley, Suncadia, or Chambers. Do not add all three
Weather read
Pick the right window.
Best window: May through October.
Jan
35F / 23F
Sun Low; rain Snow
Feb
41F / 26F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Mar
53F / 34F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Apr
62F / 41F
Sun Good; rain Medium
May
72F / 49F
Sun Best; rain Low
Jun
80F / 56F
Sun Best; rain Low
Google review
5/5 - 6 months ago
Beautiful course. Reminded me of some of the courses in Lake Tahoe, CA, just not as hilly.
Excellent condition from fairways to greens. Challenging and fun at the same time. Greens are fast but don’t let it get to your head, or your putt will end up short.
Great golf trip even
Beautiful course. Reminded me of some of the courses in Lake Tahoe, CA, just not as hilly.
Excellent condition from fairways to greens. Challenging and fun at the same time. Greens are fast but don’t let it get to your head, or your putt will end up short.
Great golf trip even
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5/5 - 7 months ago
This course is so amazing from checking in to unfortunately having to leave at the end of the day!
Concierge service upon arrival is great, they load up your carts and everything for an A+++ service!!! Very nice driving range with free range basket of balls with your round of go
This course is so amazing from checking in to unfortunately having to leave at the end of the day!
Concierge service upon arrival is great, they load up your carts and everything for an A+++ service!!! Very nice driving range with free range basket of balls with your round of go
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5/5 - 4 months ago
Did not golf. But will have to go in the summer and check it out. Its huge and gorgeous
Did not golf. But will have to go in the summer and check it out. Its huge and gorgeous
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