Latest Oregon Golf Articles
Short and sweet: The par-63 Challenge Course at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond
The par-63 Challenge Course at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond has found a niche in central Oregon. The course, which maxes out at 4,175 yards, is ideal for beginners but challenging enough for better players who want a quick tune-up and complete a round in less than three hours. Eagle Crest is set in a beautiful setting and the Challenge has some of its own scenic holes, including the downhill par-3 10th hole and the downhill 14th hole, which has a small pond to the right of the green.
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Oregon's 'first golf resort,' The Courses at The Resort at the Mountain rolls through the Salmon River Valley near Mount Hood
Staking claim as Oregon's "first golf resort" is The Courses at The Resort at the Mountain in Welches, set within the Salmon River Valley near Mount Hood. The resort features 27 holes -- the Foxglove Nine, Pine Cone Nine and Thistle Nine -- and a 2008 renovation improved the bunkers and greens.
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A full-bodied test: The South Course at Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club near Portland
The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club's South Course is a full-bodied, bold layout with splashes of sand and hints of water, aged well beyond it's 1997 label. The surroundings are serene, but what's in front of you off the tee may raise the blood pressure: 114 bunkers and a design tough enough for the pros. Located in Aloha, Ore., this course brings one of the Portland area's finest blends of scenery and challenge.
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Oregon's 'first golf resort,' The Courses at The Resort at the Mountain rolls through the Salmon River Valley near Mount Hood
Staking claim as Oregon's "first golf resort" is The Courses at The Resort at the Mountain in Welches, set within the Salmon River Valley near Mount Hood. The resort features 27 holes -- the Foxglove Nine, Pine Cone Nine and Thistle Nine -- and a 2008 renovation improved the bunkers and greens.
... full article »A full-bodied test: The South Course at Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club near Portland
The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club's South Course is a full-bodied, bold layout with splashes of sand and hints of water, aged well beyond it's 1997 label. The surroundings are serene, but what's in front of you off the tee may raise the blood pressure: 114 bunkers and a design tough enough for the pros. Located in Aloha, Ore., this course brings one of the Portland area's finest blends of scenery and challenge.
... full article »Great conditions, scenery and value await at Indian Creek Golf Course in Hood River, Oregon
Indian Creek Golf Course's conditions are always among the area's best. Reading player reviews on GolfNow, superb conditioning comes up in the comments time and time again. Highly affordable and welcoming, Indian Creek is a great option for those passing through Oregon on a golf road trip taking in the spectacular Columbia River Gorge.
... full article »From tee to green, shady Widgi Creek Golf Club is a top challenge in Bend
Bring your straight ball and a reliable putting stroke. Widgi Creek Golf Club is one of central Oregon's stoutest tests from tee-to-green. One of the most conveniently located golf courses in Bend, Widgi Creek opened in 1991 and delivers one of the toughest tests in Central Oregon off the tee -- not to mention the greens.
... full article »Fall brings out the best that Oregon golf has to offer
They call it golf's shoulder season, but in Oregon the fall might be the best time of year to play golf. Oregon has plenty of great courses, but the best part, perhaps, is that the fall is also when you'll find some of the best deals, Mike Bailey writes.
... full article »Central Oregon lurks as one of America's best golf destinations
You've heard of hidden gems when it comes to golf courses, but how about a hidden destination. That argument could be made for central Oregon, ranked among the top 50 golf destinations in the world by Golf Digest but still somewhat anonymous nationally. It not only boasts some of the best golf courses in the country but also some of the best golf weather anywhere.
... full article »Photo gallery: Views galore on the new Glaze Meadow golf course at Black Butte Ranch
The new Glaze Meadow Course on the 1,800-acre Black Butte Ranch in central Oregon hardly resembles the original course that opened in 1982. Thousands of trees were removed as part of a $3.75-million renovation that was completed in the spring of 2012. The par-72 Glaze Meadow, one of two championship courses at the resort, now plays at 7,007 yards from the longest of five sets of tees.
... full article »Photo gallery: Pronghorn's Nicklaus Course another example of great central Oregon golf
Laid out among ancient lava rock ridges and outcroppings with panoramic views of the Cascade Mountains, Jack Nicklaus created a memorable and picturesque course at Pronghorn Club & Resort. The Nicklaus Signature Course is also plenty challenging. At 7,379 yards, this par 72 will make you think about your tee shots, layups and approaches as you tackle greens guarded by plenty of hazards and the natural landscape of the high desert.
... full article »It's golf for everyone at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond
There's a lot of good to great golf in central Oregon, but perhaps nothing offers as much for every budget and every level of golf than Eagle Crest Resort. Located just minutes from the Redmond airport, the resort offers two championship layouts -- the Ridge Course and Resort Course -- as well as the shorter Challenge Course. It's sure to please any golfer and even some who may not have taken up the game yet.
... full article »Photo gallery: Open fun at the Ridge Course at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond
The Ridge Course is the more wide open of the two championship layouts at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond, but it's certainly no pushover. While it's generous off the tee, the approach shots can be challenging and the greens aren't easy to read.
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- Photo gallery: North Course at The Reserve Vineyard and Golf Club in Aloha is vintage golf
- Photo gallery: Big Meadow Golf Course at Black Butte Ranch is something to see
- Photo gallery: South Course at The Reserve Vineyard and G.C. in Aloha offers a taste of fine wine and golf
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- Photo gallery: Picture-perfect: Eastmoreland Golf Course in Portland is scenic and special
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- Photo gallery: Bandon Crossings offers an amazing blend of links and parkland golf
- A walk in the shade: Widgi Creek Golf Club in Bend
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