Popular River's Edge Golf Course in Bend boasts great course, views
BEND, Ore. -- River's Edge Golf Course offers some of the best golf vacations in central Oregon.
It's a spectacular course, but don't expect an easy walk. Waterfalls and steep slopes are signatures on many holes. The mountain setting contributes to the many elevations and narrow fairways.
Located on the banks of the beautiful Deschutes River, River's Edge was featured in Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play." This Robert Muir Graves design -- a par 72, 18-hole course -- offers breathtaking scenery, including the aforementioned waterfall on no. 6 and great views of Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Hood and Smith Rock. Golfers of all skill levels will appreciate the multiple tees.
A driving range with target greens, natural grass tees and free range clubs, a pro shop and private lessons round out the River's Edge experience. The River's Edge Cafe -- with its wide variety of food and beverages and a big screen TV -- is a great post-round stop.
![The 11th at River's Edge Golf Course features a deep sand bunker on the right.](/photo-galleries/images/small/41172.jpg)
![On River's Edge Golf Course's par-4 12th, you'll be putting uphill to the green.](/photo-galleries/images/small/41174.jpg)
![The par-4 13th at River's Edge Golf Course in Bend, Ore., features a straight, flat fairway.](/photo-galleries/images/small/41175.jpg)
![The par-3 14th at River's Edge Golf Course plays downhill.](/photo-galleries/images/small/41176.jpg)
![Blue skies and green turf awaits at spectacular River's Edge Golf Course in Bend, Oregon.](/photo-galleries/images/small/41177.jpg)
![Put your sunglasses on squint at the light: Sun will help you to aim perfectly on 15 at River's Edge Golf Course in Bend, Oregon.](/photo-galleries/images/small/41178.jpg)
![Avoid the water hazard on the right of the 16th green at River's Edge Golf Course in Bend, Oregon.](/photo-galleries/images/small/41179.jpg)
![The 18th green at River's Edge Golf Course is protected by a sand bunker from the left. Don't relax: A good lunch plate and a cold beer waits for you.](/photo-galleries/images/small/41180.jpg)