Popular Tacoma golf course renamed, reopened after $7.5 million renovation

After two years and $7. 5 million in renovations, Cedar Irons Golf Club has reopened to the public in northeast Tacoma. The 18-hole championship course formerly known as North Shore welcomed golfers to the new-and-improved local fixture on Friday morning, updated with a modernized irrigation system and reimagined layout that caters to all skill levels.

Pacific Northwest golf architect Dan Hixson spearheaded the project, which began in November 2024. “The property had wonderful bones, but over time it had become tight and overgrown,” Hixson said. “It’s really kind of magical when a course like Cedar Irons is opened up.

It creates a better playing experience with improved sightlines, more strategic options, and a layout that’s enjoyable for everyday golfers while still challenging for better players. ” The renovated, 18-hole track managed by Columbia Hospitality features expanded tee boxes and widened fairways. Hixson and Cedar Irons rebuilt every bunker and either reconstructed or refined all 18 greens.

“Hixson’s renovation reestablishes clear playing corridors, opens views across the property, and restores the course’s natural flow,” a press release said. Owned by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, Cedar Irons opened its renovated back nine in 2025. The revitalized front nine was completed in April.