I can't begin to count how many times I've come to this course during their posted driving range…read morehours, only to be told that the range is closing early, or already closed. On multiple occasions this has happened well over two hours before the hours listed online and on the sign at the front door which clearly says "driving range closes at 4pm". It's incredibly frustrating to drive 20 minutes one way expecting the range to be open, only to find out otherwise. The lack of consistency is disappointing and reflects poor customer service. If hours are going to change regularly, they need to be updated accurately so customers aren't wasting their time.

Played Avalon this weekend. Had really nice weather for the first week of October. The course is in…read moregood shape. They have 27 holes and we played the North & South nines. Course is nothing fancy and it's pretty short (I want to say 2,700-2,800 yards from the whites for each of the nines we played). The beverage cart came through five or six times, which is probably the most I've ever experienced. The beers were cheap - $2 for a 12 oz Rainier and $4 for a 12 oz Bodhizafa. I used my prepaid round through the Around the Sound golf pass, so I don't know what the green fees are. The staff we encountered were all friendly - pro shop, starter, beverage cart, marshal. One thing I really liked was that they had a "warm up" bucket for the driving range. For most courses, the smallest bucket has 40-50 balls, but the "warm up" bucket had about 20, which is perfect if I want to shake off the morning rust. I don't need to hit fifty balls before my round, so it was nice to not have to pay for a larger bucket. It's definitely a course I'd play again if I were in the area.

Went and did the glow golf and a round forth of July weekend. It was so much fun! Been coming here…read morefor a few years now. New ownership is great and always looking to make it fun! Well kept par 3 course. Thanks so much for the great time and letting us stay!! Will be back again of course!

Went here for mini golf. Wonderful local course. Delightful staff, easy parking. Well stocked club…read morehouse! Have to like cats and dogs. Reasonably priced.

Very enjoyable course. You got a lot of role cause the fairways are hard, but sometimes you get…read morestuck in the long grass and lose your ball. But that's golf. It's a short course, it's a lot of young people on it. So everything seems to go a little on the slow side. Altogether it was about a five hour round, but we really didn't mind. The only thing I would say the negative about the course should be is the price. To drive from Seattle it's an hour to hour and 30 minutes up there and they charge a lot when there are better courses in the Seattle area the charge about the same.

First time I went golfing was at this place and I had a great time! Very friendly people, relaxed,…read moreand nice place with water views. Looking forward to going here again when I visit next year.

Awesome golf course with a great staff, well maintained greens and fairways. Good food and very…read moreeconomical pricing. I have played in no less than 15 tournaments there over and Kevin's staff does a fantastic job. Only challenge is finding a date for a tournament as its such a popular venue. El Agave does a very economical Taco Bar and Breakfast Burritos that are not to be missed.

I have played here for a long time. The course is interesting, scenic, challenging and most always…read morein good condition. Great staff and practice facilities. We have multiple good courses in and around Bellingham but I do like SV the best when factoring in condition, staff, pace of play and such.

Lovely park in Bellingham. Well maintained 2.6 mile mostly flat trail loops around the lake, which…read morewas perfect for a leisurely dog walk with our 14 year old Aussie and 10 year old cocker spaniel. I counted three bathrooms and several different types of areas with different things to do - tennis, playground, off leash dog park, lots of picnic areas, kayak/paddle board lunch. We went in early March - I'm sure it gets packed in the summer but even then seems like there is plenty of surface area to spread out!

I've played Lake Padden Golf Course many times and find it fun and challenging each time I tee it…read more It is actually where I played my first round of golf as a 10-year-old kid. OK, enough nostalgia. Lake Padden is conveniently located just south of downtown Bellingham, consequently it can get busy at times. The layout is fun as doglegs, elevation changes, and forest off the fairways command your focus. The greens are on the large side and can get rolling fast! Different tees make it playable for all length hitters, and the layout will force a variety of shots and use of most clubs in your bag. A full driving range, large putting green, pro shop and restaurant are also available. If you can avoid the busiest times, Lake Padden is worth a play.

This is a fun and interesting place to play golf. No, it's no Country Club. It's more like an old…read morefarm turned golf course. But you're still out enjoying a round of golf in a place where you can relax and appreciate the views. Put 10 bucks in the box and be on your way. No dress code, nobody cares if you are slinging some thrift store clubs. Still some challenges to sort out on the course. I'm staying in the area for a couple weeks and I'll be back!

Amazing local golf course. Very reasonable pricing, amazing customer service, and unique holes…read morethroughout. Had a fantastic time.

I am not a golfer, but this year looks like a beautiful golf course to me! We did play the mini…read moregolf, and boy did we have a fun time! The girl that works there Jill is just a doll and so helpful and fun to be around! It was kind of a cold drizzly day, but we sure made the best of it, and even took some incredible ice cream home with us!

Me and my husband had a wonderful time this morning playing golf. What a hidden gem…read more We met a famous entertainer that was playing golf. Wow who new you could meet famous people on the island playing golf. The golf was so fun and the owners of the golf course were so nice and helpful. We loved the experience.

We had a great first 9 , but unfortunately that is where the experience ended. We clearly had no…read moreone behind us as we approached the tenth tee. A foursome (probably from the bar) jumped right in front of us and proceeded to move out at a snails pace. I literally had all kinds of time to bring it to the attention of the pro shop. They of course did nothing to mitigate the problem. The foursome was probably GWI. (Golfing while intoxicated). We were only able to play 14 holes. You can do better by monitoring your tee sheet and pace of play. James Hobbs. Anacortes

Course was in good condition, but no marshal around to move golf flow. We caught up to a five some…read moreon hole 6 and waited on every hole after that. Very disappointed as we traveled from Seattle to golf loomis trails as a treat. Not sure I would come back.