Seattle Pacific University Athletics

OVERVIEW
What was once a 50-by-50-foot empty space tucked away in the northeast corner of Brougham Pavilion has been transformed into the epicenter of Falcon women’s golf..

Under the direction of head coach Tyler Copp, the SPU Golf Center came fully online in January of 2025

The marquee element of the center is the Foresight Sports GCQuad simulator tucked in the back left corner. It is considered one of the top simulators on the market. Players can select from a wide choice of specific courses, including the Coeur d’Alene Resort (with its famous floating green), home of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Golf Championships.

The simulator also has driving range features. For instance, players can hit some 7-iron shots, then try some 6-iron shots, and compare the distances.

Across the room from the simulator is an eight-cup putting green. Measuring 20-by-30 feet, it has a certain amount of undulation built in. With its eight cups, multiple players at a time can work on short, medium, or long putts, straight putts, and putts that break left-to-right or right-to-left.

Near the green there are two portable chipping mats with two different types of grass.

In the front left corner is a Pro 9 Series net return that can be used to warm up while waiting for a turn on the simulator. Players also have access to speed training sticks and putting aids.

When it’s time to relax, there is a brand-new custom couch with the Falcon logo.

Finally, there is the artwork. Fully covering the inside of the door that leads into the center is a photo of the 18th hole at West Seattle Golf Course, the place where the Falcons practice two days a week.

On the outside of that door, it says SPU Women’s Golf, with the Falcons logo.

The wall adjacent to the putting green is adorned with the team slogan: “Sharing Experiences.”

“We wanted to incentivize these players to come in here and use the facility as much as they can,” Copp said. “For days when there’s frost on the course, or even between classes, they can store their clubs in here. Then if they have 30 minutes between classes, they can come in here and putt or get on the simulator really quickly.

“The convenience of this room is fantastic.”

KEY FACTS

• Opened: 2024
• Home of SPU women’s golf

ADDRESS
3414 Third Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119