Getting To Know: Rope Rider Golf Course

Whether you have played a course 20+ times a year or looking to play the course for the first time, insights from an insider can help enhance your golf experience. Below is an interview with Brady Hatfield who shares some valuable tidbits about the course, memorable holes and must eats and treats at the 19th.

Give Our Readers An Overview of the Golf Course/Property
Built along the site of the historic Roslyn No. 9, No. 10 and Tipple Hill mines, the public Rope Rider course is named in honor of the miners that maneuvered through the steep shafts. The par-72 JacobsenHardy golf course design tests experienced golfers with more than 7,300 yards from the tips, and also accommodates young golfers with youth tees placed at every hole, as well as offering shorter three- and six-hole loops for quick sessions with the family. Near the course is a five-acre Golf Park that includes a large practice putting green and three chipping greens. Open April 11 - October 5; closed Tuesdays.

If Someone Was Looking To Golf In The Area, Why Should They Play Your Course?
Suncadia Resort offers 54-holes of championship golf on three award-winning courses that range from the more difficult to family-friendly options, ensuring there is a course for golfers of all levels during their stay.

What Tips or Local Knowledge Would You Provide To Help Them Score Better At Your Course?
RopeRider is possibly the fairest test, with least severe bunkering, and expansive landing areas and playing corridors to forgive wayward shots. RopeRider was designed with all golfers in mind, incorporating junior tees and shorter routings to encourage families and golfers of all abilities to enjoy the course. Selecting the appropriate tees (there are six of them) will enhance the experience for all golfers.

Recent Awards or What You Are Most Proud About The Course?
2011 - GolfWeek - Best new course

What Is The Signature, Most Talked About, or Most Photographed Hole?
#7-#9 - Any of the three holes that circle "Tipple Hill", or the coal tailing pile left behind from the Old #9 mine, I believe to be the most recently operable coal mine in Roslyn. In fact, the mine shaft sits open and on display at the entrance of the winery for guests to enjoy, and appreciate just what the miners faced going to work every day.

What Is Your Favorite Hole? Any Tips to Play It?
#3 is my favorite hole, another short par 4. Drivable with the right wind condition and tee selection, the green is very well guarded right and left, but with the ability to roll it on the front of the green. Wayward tee shots will be left with an awkward stance, making an up and down for birdie a challenge.

Must Have Dish or Drink after the round at the 19th Hole?
The Rope Rider overlooks #1 and #9 with the Tipple Hill as backdrop and your favorite wine from Swiftwater Cellars.

Back Tee Stats
Par: 72
Yardage: 7122 yards
Slope: 129 slope
Rating: 73.2 rating

More Information
Rope Rider Golf Course
3320 Suncadia Trail
Roslyn, Washington 98922
509.649.6450
www.suncadiaresort.com/golf/vacation-golf-resorts