Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club, Semiahmoo Course, Blaine, Washington ? an Arnold Palmer Design and One of the Top Public Golf Courses in the Northwest

The name "Semiahmoo'' translates to "half-moon,'' which described the curving coastline of the bay on which Semiahmoo Resort is located. The resort features two of the state's top golf courses, including the Semiahmoo Course, which was designed by Arnold Palmer and opened in 1986.

The course is set amid stands of fir and cedar trees, and offers picturesque views of both the mountains and the bay. Players should also not be surprised to encounter grazing deer on the fairways or see eagles soaring overhead during their round.

The Palmer Semiahmoo course has been called a "tree-lined masterpiece'' that features well-manicured, generous, rolling fairways and green complexes with some stunning contours. The course also features 67 bunkers, water comes into play on five of its 18 holes, and the greens are said to be fast and challenging.

The par-72 course plays to more than 7,000 yards from the longest tees, with a USGA rating of 73.9 and a slope rating of 137 on Blue grass. Since opening in 1986, the course has received numerous accolades and awards, including being ranked as the #3 public course in Washington by Golf Digest in 2005.

Practice facilities at the resort include a driving range and putting and chipping greens. Lessons and teaching facilities are also available via the Jeff Coston Golf Academy, which features an indoor, heated instructional building and state-of-the-art video system for swing analysis.

The resort also features a spacious, Tudor-style clubhouse, which is home to a Pro Shop, locker rooms complete with exercise equipment, lounge, snack bar and restaurant.

The resort also offers AAA Four-Diamond lodging with 198 deluxe guest rooms, including 28 suites. The resort also offers the Spa at Semiahmoo in a waterside location. In addition to the clubhouse restaurant, the resort also offers a number of dining choices, from casual to fine dining.

Other activities at the resort include tennis, swimming, biking and hiking, basketball, fishing, kayaking, sailing and croquet.