Club History

The original Frank James-designed Overlake Golf Club opened in 1927. James and his partner, William Henry Tucker, designed such early layouts as Olympia Country & Golf Club, Sand Point Country Club, and Jackson Park Golf Course. Overlake was in full swing as a social and sporting scene for Eastsiders and Seattleites, many of whom arrived by small boat or ferry, until 1935 when the Great Depression forced the Club's closure.

The two owners who bought the site following the original Club's demise converted the course into pastureland for horses and Hereford Cattle. Norton Clapp then acquired the property. Clapp had known about the previous course and met with some local men who wanted to create another golf club. In 1952, Clapp agreed that another private golf club was needed and agreed to lease the 132-acre site to the newly re-formed Overlake Golf & Country Club.

We Are Overlake:

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to exceed the expectations of our Members & Guests by providing exceptional golf, dining, social and athletic experiences.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to be a premier golf and country club that offers state-of-the-art facilities,
exemplary service and the programs and amenities most desired by our Members.

OUR CORE VALUES

Excellence
Welcoming
Family Friendly
Service Focused
Inclusive
Fun!

OUR PILLARS

Membership
Staff
Facilities
Community
Finance