Escalante Golf Acquires World-Class Mountain Golf Community, Tumble Creek

Escalante Golf – a boutique owner and operator of luxury golf properties nationwide – has acquired its 27th property, Tumble Creek, in Cle Elum, Washington.

Adjacent to the renowned Suncadia resort, Tumble Creek is a private, gated residential golf community situated approximately 80 miles from Seattle via Interstate 90. Given its location on the eastern side of the Cascade Mountains, the Cle Elum region is sunnier and drier than the Seattle metro area, making it a sought-after recreational retreat. Outdoor activities like golf, skiing, fishing, kayaking, hiking and wine tasting are noteworthy attractions.

As part of the acquisition, Escalante Golf assumes ownership of the club, golf course and remaining real estate within the community; this includes approximately 330 homesites still available for development. Current Tumble Creek members will continue to enjoy access to the club and Suncadia’s resort amenities, including its two 18-hole championship courses. 

Designed by acclaimed architect Tom Doak, the Tumble Creek golf course opened in 2006 and features many of the characteristics that have made Doak one of the most respected designers in the game. Its player-friendly experience appeals to a wide range of golfers, with well-placed bunkers and penalty areas presenting a greater challenge for more skilled players from the championship tees. Golf Digest ranked Tumble Creek No. 5 in its 2025-26 list of the Best Courses in Washington, while Golfweek named it the state’s No. 3 private golf course.

With the golf course entering its third decade of play, Escalante plans several golf course enhancement projects that will improve day-to-day playability and maintenance, and create a foundation for long-term agronomic excellence. Updates to the club’s fitness area, which is located in the community’s original clubhouse, are also planned.

Tumble Creek’s current clubhouse experience is anchored by a spectacular 17,000-square-foot facility designed inside and out by celebrated architecture and design firm Hart Howerton. Opened in 2019, the mountain-inspired Great House serves as the social heart of the community, offering indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, dining establishments and panoramic views of the surrounding Cascade landscape. Family-oriented amenities – including bowling lanes, a golf simulator, casual recreation areas and spaces for year-round programming – reinforce its role as a central hub for members and residents.

“Tumble Creek has always been something special, a place where world-class golf, a stunning mountain setting and a genuine sense of community come together,” said Mark Thorne, Managing Director of Suncadia. “We’ve watched it grow into one of the premier private golf communities in the Pacific Northwest, and we couldn’t be more pleased to see it pass into the hands of an owner who shares that commitment to quality. Escalante Golf has a proven track record of preserving what makes these properties exceptional while investing thoughtfully for the future, which makes them exactly the right next steward for Tumble Creek.”

“We’re strongly committed to maintaining Tumble Creek as a world-class golf and residential community,” said David McDonald, President, Escalante Golf. “This is an exceptional property with a beautiful golf course, an incredible clubhouse and a passionate membership. Our focus will be on preserving the high standards that already exist here and continuing to enhance the experience for members and residents.”

The acquisition of Tumble Creek marks Escalante’s expansion into an 18th state. The team enjoys familiarity with the Pacific Northwest through its 2015 purchase of Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in North Plains, Oregon, 25 minutes northwest of Portland.

“Entering the Washington market is especially meaningful to me personally,” McDonald added. “I have family roots in Yakima, so this region has always been close to my heart. We’re excited to bring Escalante’s approach to member-focused service and high-quality golf experiences to Tumble Creek.”

For more information about membership at Tumble Creek, please visit www.tumblecreekclub.com.

About Escalante Golf

Founded in 1991, Escalante Golf is a boutique owner and operator of 27 luxury golf properties across 18 states. The Fort Worth, Texas-based company has quietly assembled an impressive collection of exclusive clubs in key markets that have hosted prestigious amateur and professional golf tournaments including the U.S. Amateur and U.S. Mid-Amateur Championships, the Charles Schwab Cup, the WGC Match Play Championship, the WinCo Foods Portland Open, the Shell Houston Open and five LIV Golf events in Portland, Boston, Tucson, Nashville and Houston. 

Operating partners David McDonald, Elcio Silva, Robert Silva and David Matheson direct the Escalante team.

For more information: visit www.escalantegolf.com or call (817) 386-9721.