Greenback at Heron Lakes Golf Course
Portland, Oregon 97217
Multnomah County
Phone(s): (503) 289-1818
Fax: (503) 240-1925
Website: heronlakesgolf.com
Heron Lakes Golf Club is home to two championship courses designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, the Great Blue Course and the Greenback Course. Both utilize the rugged natural terrain in different ways, offering challenges that will appeal to both low and high handicappers. The Greenback Course is a versatile parkland layout that is gentle enough for beginners to approach with confidence. It is a less demanding design than the Great Blue but it still has plenty of challenges in store. There are 86 bunkers framing the elevated greens and six ponds come into play throughout however the mature trees present the most prominent threat. The par 3s on this golf course can be especially tough. The more challenging elements are nicely balanced by large, inviting greens and generous landing areas.
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Golf course details
- Holes: 18
- Designed by: Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
- Public/Private: Public/Municipal
- Year opened: 1971
- Golf Season: Year round
- Guest Policy: Open
- Tee times welcomed: Yes
- Fairways: Winter Rye Grass
- Greens: Bent Grass
Facilities
- Pro in house: Yes
- Driving range: Yes
- Rental clubs: Yes
- Rental carts: Yes
Green fees price ranges
- Week days: $24 - $44
- Weekends: $25 - $44
- Tee times from $17 - Check prices
Course policies
- Metal spikes allowed: No
- Dress code: Shirts must be worn on the premises at all times.
- Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Length, slope and rating for each tee
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Slope | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6615 | 128 | 72 |
| White | 72 | 5952 | 123 | 68.6 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5952 | 132 | 74.2 |
| Red | 72 | 5240 | 123 | 69.8 |
Reader Ratings / Reviews
- Great layout great staff. In great condition.Greenback is a great track. It differs from Great Blue in that you have to maneuver the ball much more if you are going to score well. From the blues of both, Greenback is a more demanding course. The extra length is the only thing, in my opinion, that makes Great Blue rate tougher. My scores from the blues are almost identical, from the whites I score better on Great Blue. Go figure. We are very fortunate to have two terrific muny tracks next to each other for the prices.