Colockum Ridge Golf Course: One of Quincy’s Quiet Assets Worth Talking About
A locally owned course that brings people together, draws visitors in, and quietly adds to the quality of life in the 98848.
In a community like the 98848, it’s easy to overlook the things that quietly make life better.
We talk about schools, roads, jobs, and growth; and we should. Those things matter. But there are other pieces of a community that don’t always make headlines yet still shape how people experience living here.
The 98848 community is an incredible place to live, especially if you enjoy the great outdoors. Between the Columbia River, the Quincy Lakes area, one of the largest outdoor concert venues in the Pacific Northwest, and all the places to ride and explore in between, this is a great place to be. We have a lot of great reasons to love our community.
Places that give people a reason to stay a little longer.
Places that bring visitors into town.
Places that create connection without needing a big announcement.
That kind of place matters more than we realize.
The Colockum Ridge Golf Course is one of those places.
And if we’re being honest, it’s one we probably take for granted too often.
Why a Golf Course Matters More Than You Think
A golf course isn’t just about golf.
In a community like ours, it becomes something bigger. It’s a place where people cross paths who might not otherwise. It’s where conversations happen between holes, where friendships form over a shared round, and where people bring guests when they want to show off a piece of Quincy.
It draws in visitors who might not have had a reason to stop here otherwise. It gives us a venue for tournaments and events. And in a landscape like ours, it adds something visually different—green space carved into the high desert.
When a course is done right, it quietly supports the local economy too. Players grab food, fuel up, stay in town, and spend time here instead of passing through.
And when it’s publicly owned, like this one through the Port of Quincy, it becomes something even more important.
It becomes a shared asset.
Something that belongs to all of us.
About Colockum Ridge Golf Course
Just outside of town, Colockum Ridge offers a kind of golf that feels right at home in the Columbia Basin. This isn’t Western Washington golf. There are no towering evergreens lining every fairway.
This is open sky, rolling terrain, and a course that makes you think.
Wind matters.
Placement matters.
Elevation matters.
You can’t just overpower it. You have to play it.
It’s the kind of course that challenges experienced golfers, welcomes newer players, and rewards the ones who keep coming back and learning its rhythm.
Owned and operated by the Port of Quincy, it’s also a reflection of something we don’t always say out loud: this community invests in quality of life.
The course is well-kept, approachable, and positioned to host events that bring people into Quincy, not just past it. You will find a solid menu at the Colockum Ridge Café if you want a bite before or between rounds.
You can even make a weekend of it here; bring your RV, play a few rounds and enjoy some of our wineries or the tasting room out at Woodinville Whiskey.
If you ask around about Colockum Ridge, you’ll hear it from people who play it regularly:
“The best deal in Washington. The course is always in great shape. Friendly staff and great burgers.” – C. Peterson
That kind of reputation doesn’t happen by accident.
A Bigger Stage This Spring
This spring, Colockum Ridge gets a little more attention from outside the valley.
On April 7, 2026, the course will host a stop on the Mid-Columbia Senior Golf Tour, bringing in experienced amateur golfers from across Central Washington and the surrounding region.
These aren’t casual rounds. This is competitive play; golfers who know the game, who travel for it, and who expect a course to hold up under pressure. It raises the course’s profile
For those unfamiliar, this tour is:
Made up of experienced amateur golfers (typically 50+)
Structured as a competitive, multi-event series across the region
Focused on both competition and community among players
This isn’t just another weekday round of golf.
For Quincy, that means a few things.
It means visitors in town. It means people seeing our course for the first time. It means Colockum Ridge continuing to build a reputation beyond just the locals who already know what it offers.
That matters more than it might seem. For small-town courses, events like this are how you get on the map. It’s also a chance for locals to see high-level amateur golf up close
But that’s not the whole story
The Center Pivot Classic: Where the Community Comes In
Not every event is about competition at that level.
Some are just about getting people out together, and that’s where the Center Pivot Classic fits in.
This upcoming event is a two-person best ball tournament, and it’s open to anyone who wants to sign up.
If you’ve never played that format before, it’s one of the most approachable ways to jump into a tournament.
What is a “Best Ball” Tournament?
In simple terms:
You play as a 2-person team
Each player plays their own ball the entire hole
At the end of each hole, you take the best score between the two players
So if your partner has a rough hole but you sink a great shot, the team still scores well.
What that does:
Keeps things competitive but fun
Levels the playing field for mixed skill levels
Makes it a great format for friends, coworkers, and family teams
It’s one of the most approachable tournament styles out there and exactly the kind of event that gets more people involved.
It’s perfect for friends, coworkers, couples, or anyone who’s been looking for an excuse to get out and play.
Why This Matters for Quincy
There’s always a bigger picture.
When we talk about building a stronger community, we usually focus on the big things here. We focus on housing, jobs, infrastructure, growth.
But places like Colockum Ridge are part of that same conversation.
They give people a reason to stay local on a Saturday. They create shared experiences outside of work and school. They bring visitors into town who might not have come otherwise. And they shape how people feel about living here.
That last part matters.
Because pride in a place doesn’t just come from big projects. It comes from the small, steady things that make life here better over time.
The Quiet Invitation
Colockum Ridge doesn’t need to be flashy to be valuable.
It’s already doing the work.
But the more people who show up; whether that’s playing a round, signing up for a tournament, or just supporting what’s happening out there, the more that value grows.
Because in a place like the 98848, the best things usually aren’t the loudest. They’re the ones that have been here all along. Steady. Consistent. Part of the fabric of the place. Just waiting for more people to notice.
It’s easy to overlook things like this when they’re close to home. But this is ours. It’s part of what makes this place what it is.
If you’ve never played it, this might be the year. If it’s been a while, this might be your reason to head back out.
And if nothing else, it’s worth remembering:
We’ve got something pretty special sitting just outside of town.