The San Juan Islands Invitational is an annual summer event where a select group of dedicated individuals gather to golf San Juan, Orcas, and Lopez island in a weekend.

 

Lopez Island Golf Club

San Juan Island Golf Club

Orcas Island Golf Club

Below is the weekend agenda and list of steps for a successful Invitational. If you have any questions, please reach out anytime.

Step 1: Plan for a long weekend of travel and fun

  • Plan ahead. The San Juan Islands are a popular summer destination. Hotels, Airbnb/VRBO, Car Rentals, Ferries, and Flights all book out very early.

  • Buddy up. You can save a lot of time and money by connecting with fellow Invitees when booking accommodations and transportation.

  • See what else is out there. There are numerous other activities in the region (Whale watching, kayaking, wine tasting, local farms, etc) to enjoy before/after the event.

  • Don’t forget: Clubs, Comfortable shoes, Golf bag with shoulder strap, Water bottle, and Sunscreen.

2025 Agenda

Friday, 8/15

  • 9am: SeaTac luggage drop

  • 12:00pm: Anacortes to Orcas Ferry

  • 4:30pm: Meet & Greet @ Orcas Golf

  • 5:30pm: Tee Off @ Orcas Golf

  • 8:30pm: Dinner @ Eastsound

Saturday, 8/16

  • 6am: Boat from Orcas to Lopez Golf

  • 7am: Tee Off @ Lopez Golf

  • 10am: Boat from Lopez to Roche Harbor

  • 11am: Tee Off @ Roche Harbor

  • 1pm: Lunch @ Roche Harbor

  • 2:30pm: Drive to San Juan Golf

  • 3:30pm: Tee Off @ San Juan

  • 6pm: Boat to Crane

  • 7pm: Dinner @ Crane

  • 9pm: Drive back to Orcas

Sunday, 8/17

  • 8:00am: Orcas to Anacortes Ferry

Transportation

  • Multiple Airlines offer early morning flights from the West Coast that arrive before 8:30 (Alaska, Delta, Hawaiian, United)

  • If you can’t make it in before 8:30am, it’s strongly recommended you fly in the night before. Anytime after 8:30am, we’ll potentially miss the Friday afternoon ferry and not make our Friday tee time.

Step 2: Arrive @ SeaTac International Airport by Friday, August 15th @ 8:30am

Step 3: Arrive @ Orcas Island for our Meet and Greet by Friday, August 15th @ 4:30pm

Option 1: FLY to Orcas

Flying is the fastest (50min) and most fun. You can either take a wheeled plan from Boeing Field or a float plane from Lake Union in downtown Seattle. (Float planes will require pick up and drop off to Eastsound) It’s very inconvenient to be on-island without a car so it’s highly recommended to rent a car on-island or find someone to ride with.

***If you choose to fly, please arrive at Sea-Tac by 8:30am, Friday 8/15 to drop golf bags and oversized luggage. Kenmore cannot accommodate golf clubs and have limited luggage size/weight requirements. Kenmore Luggage Rules here.

Option 2: DRIVE to Orcas

Driving provides the most flexibility if you want to explore Orcas or any of the other islands.

Make a ferry reservation well in advance as they book VERY quickly. It’s a 2hr drive to Anacortes followed by a 1hr wait and 1hr ferry ride.

***REAL IDs take effect May 7, 2025 and you must bring your Passport if you want to go to Canada.

Washington Ferry Reservations

Ready to play?

Here’s what happens next.

  1. Fill out and sign the form below.

  2. Review budget. Pay in full by 07/15

  3. Book your transportation reservations.

  4. Book accommodations. Inventory is limited so bunk up.