BEND, Ore. -- 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.
With five sets of tees, however, Pronghorn's Nicklaus Course, which is one of two championship layouts at the resort, is suitable for all levels.
The signature hole is, perhaps, the short par-4 13th, which plays around a lake to a green guarded by large bunkers. But it's hardly the only view, with one picturesque hole after another.
Pronghorn - Nicklaus golf course - no. 13
The 13th on the Nicklaus Course at Pronghorn Club & Resort in Bend, Ore., is one of the most picturesque holes on the golf course.
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Pronghorn - Nicklaus golf course - no. 2
The second on the Nicklaus Course at Pronghorn Club & Resort is a long par 5.
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Pronghorn - Nicklaus golf course - no. 3
No. 3 on the Nicklaus Course at Pronghorn Club & Resort is a par 3 that can play as long as 253 yards.
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Pronghorn - Nicklaus golf course - no. 5
The par-4 fifth on the Nicklaus Course at Pronghorn Club & Resort can play as long as 467 yards.
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Pronghorn - Nicklaus golf course - no. 7
The par-3 seventh on the Nicklaus Course is a good example of the beauty of Pronghorn's natural landscape.
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Pronghorn - Nicklaus golf course - no. 11
The 462-yard, par-4 11th on the Nicklaus Course at Pronghorn Club & Resort has no shortage of sand.
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Pronghorn - Nicklaus golf course - 13th
The 378-yard par 4 13th is arguably the signature hole on the Nicklaus Course at Pronghorn Club & Resort in Bend, Ore.
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Pronghorn - Nicklaus golf course - no. 14
From the tee on the par-3 14th on the Nicklaus Course at Pronghorn Club & Resort in Bend, Oregon.
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Pronghorn - Nicklaus golf course - no. 15
The tee shot from the par-5 15th on the Nicklaus Course at Pronghorn Club & Resort in Bend, Oregon.
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Pronghorn - Nicklaus golf course - no. 18
Pronghorn Club & Resort's Nicklaus Course ends with a 482-yard dogleg left par 4.
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