Gearhart Golf Links

1157 N Marion St
Gearhart, OR 97138

Phone(s): (503) 738-3538
Fax: (503) 717-0265
Website: gearhartgolflinks.com

Although records indicate that the golf course at Gearhart was established in 1892, tradition has it that several Scotsmen laid out four holes on the wind-swept dunes in the 1880s. Gearhart Golf Links is the oldest course in Oregon.

Originally a nine-hole course, Gearhart Golf Links was extended to 18 in 1913. Today the golf course is 6,218 yards, par 72 and stretches for about a mile from north to south, with the width equal to about three fairways. The elevation is fairly constant, but the up-and-down roll of the sand dunes over which the golf course is built, makes a flat lie a rarity. Gearhart Golf Links' sand base makes for excellent drainage, and the encircling condo-motel units provide considerable shelter from the coastal winds. The golf course is generally wide open, easy to walk, and a pleasure to play.

Gearhart Golf Links #8 - fairway bunkers

#7 is the second and last hole with a water hazard. Similar to hole #5 except it's straight away and the water is on the right side of the green. No sand on this one either

Hole #5 is one of two holes with a water hazard. The water is to the left of the green. No sand on this one.

On the 5th you start with a blind tee shot to a fairway that goes up, down and then doglegs left to the green.

A huge mound with a very deep bunker guards the front of the 4th green.

The 4th fairway rolls left and right the entire way.

Doesn't look like there's a flat lie from tee to green on the 3rd. The fairway rolls left and right the entire way. A huge mound with a very deep bunker guards the front of the green. The top of the flag can barely be seen.

Hole #2 is a dogleg left with trees and houses left and mounds and trees right. A bunker to the left front and along the back guards the gre

The opening hole is a straight-ahead par 4. The fairway is wide and relatively flat so give it a ride! Your approach shot will be to a flat green that is guarded by one bunker to the right front.

Gearhart Golf Links: Clubhouse from the 18th fairway

Golf course details

Holes: 18
Public/Private: Public
Year opened: 1913
Golf Season: year round
Guest Policy: Open
Tee times welcomed: Yes
Fairways: Bent Grass
Greens: Bent Grass

Facilities

Pro in house: Yes
Driving range: No
Rental clubs: Yes
Rental carts: Yes

Green fees price ranges

Week days: $35 - $65
Weekends: $45 - $75

Course policies

Metal spikes allowed: Yes
Dress code:
Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard Welcomed

Length, slope and rating for each tee

Tee	Par	Yardage	Slope	Rating
Gold (W)	72	5922	137	76.4
Gold	72	5922	133	70.3
Black	72	6218	137	71.6
White	72	5154	126	66.2
White (W)	72	5154	132	71.5

Reader Ratings / Reviews

by Curtis
on June 28th, 2012 09:01
A good course that is fairly open but can end up with a lot of uneven lies. Looks easy but doesn't play that way. Pace of play is slow, took over 5 hours on a weekday afternoon.
by Pat Trudell
on December 26th, 2011 01:24
I have been playing golf for twenty years and am a member of Inglewood Golf Club. I've played Bandon Dunes and love it.

I have been playing Gearhart Golf Links for close to twenty years. It is tougher then it looks, especially from the tips. The front nine particularly number five has a mystical presence. The back nine has, especially numbers thirteen, fourteen and eighteen, great holes. I recommend Gearhart Golf Links without hesitation.
by Bruce
on July 28th, 2011 09:23
Nice links style course, plenty of challenge, especially when the wind is howling off the ocean. A little ragged in spots, but the facilities make up for it.