Golf in Alaska
Overview
Golf in Alaska
What golf looks like for retirement in Alaska: where to do it, what the state costs, and the towns that fit.
Golf in Alaska
Anchorage Golf Course is a public 18-hole course with senior rates on 10-play passes, and Moose Run Golf Course at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is open to the general public in the Anchorage metro area. Palmer Golf Course in Palmer, about 45 miles north of Anchorage, is also public and operates during the ice-free season, typically May through October.
Published local price
Anchorage Golf Course 18-hole Alaska resident greens fee; senior resident (60+) rate is $55.00
Published range: $55 to $57.50.
Anchorage Golf Course - 2026 Rates and Fees · as of 2026Where to go
What Alaska costs
Cost of living
102
BEA index, U.S. = 100
State income tax
None
Social Security
Not taxed
How people start
- 1
Map the public and municipal courses nearby
Most metros list city-run courses with published fee schedules. Those set the affordable floor before any private club enters the picture.
- 2
Ask about senior and resident rates
Many courses post a reduced weekday senior rate and a season pass. The difference between pay-per-round and a pass is the number that usually drives the yearly cost.
- 3
Price the season, not the round
In warm states the season runs most of the year; in cold ones it is a few months. The yearly cost is rounds-per-year times rate, plus cart and equipment.
Common questions
Is Alaska a good place to retire for golf?
Anchorage Golf Course is a public 18-hole course with senior rates on 10-play passes, and Moose Run Golf Course at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is open to the general public in the Anchorage metro area. Palmer Golf Course in Palmer, about 45 miles north of Anchorage, is also public and operates during the ice-free season, typically May through October.
What does it cost to retire in Alaska?
Alaska has a cost-of-living index near 102 (U.S. = 100), no state income tax, and does not tax Social Security. The full state guide breaks down property tax, sales tax, and long-term-care costs, each sourced.
Sources
The life your money is for