River Ranch Golf Resort, a new destination atop the bluffs of the Snake River near Pasco, Washington, today announced plans for its first golf course designed by world-renowned architect and Pacific Northwest resident David McLay Kidd.River Ranch Golf Resort brings together golf, land and hospitality in an environment shaped by centuries-old floods, a historic river corridor and decades of careful management. The course draws directly from the dramatic Snake River landscape, prevailing winds and natural topography to create a strategic and compelling golf experience that is inextricably linked to the land itself.
“I’ve been fortunate to have been able to create courses on spectacular land throughout my career… from Bandon Dunes to the newest addition at Streamsong. The older I get, the more picky I become. With probably more courses behind me than in front of me, I look even harder for those unique locations and opportunities. When I first set foot on the grounds of River Ranch, I knew I had found another unicorn!” said David McLay Kidd. “Perched high on a bluff overlooking the last reaches of the Snake River before it flows into the Columbia, this place has breathtaking views, great contours, and sand on which to plant my favorite grass, fescue. That fescue will provide the firm, fast bounce and roll that makes golf the game we Scots meant it to be.”
Hear more about what this project means for David McLay Kidd and the owners in this video shown during an announcement at the 2026 PGA Show in Orlando, Florida.River Ranch Golf Resort is the vision of a locally rooted ownership group: individuals who grew up on the Snake River, boating, and have explored and developed a deep connection to the land. Through a shared passion for golf, architecture and place, their paths converged to bring River Ranch Golf Resort to life.
The resort welcomes traveling golfers and overnight guests, with guest accommodations, integrated real estate offerings and a world-class clubhouse overlooking the Snake River. The course is expected to open to the public in August 2027, with members receiving preview access prior to the public opening.
Additional details will be released as development continues. River Ranch Golf Resort will be managed by KemperSports, which manages more top 100 courses, clubs and resorts than any other management company.
For more information about River Ranch Golf Resort, visit www.riverranchgolf.com.
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