FUN IN & AROUND REDMOND
permitting Location: 5195 SW Club House Road, Crooked
River Ranch Tee times: 541-923-6343 Course stats: Par 71,
5,818 yards
Green fees: May through September: Mon-Thu: $48,
Fri-Sun: $55; Oct: Mon-Thu: $40, Fri-Sun: $43; November
through February: $32 daily; March through April: Mon-Thu:
$43; Fri-Sun: $43 Power cart: $17 for 18 holes; $11 for nine
holes
Head golf professional: Randy Ballard Course designers:
Original four holes: William McPherson (1978); original full
nine: Bunny Mason; second nine: Jim Ramey (1994). Extras:
Driving range, pro shop, chipping and bunker practice area,
two practice putting greens
Website: www.crookedriverranchgc.com
DESERT PEAKS GOLF CLUB
The municipal golf course has a flat, straightforward design
that will not intimidate golfers of any skill level. Located just
north of Madras, Desert Peaks does offer some spectacular
Cascade mountain views, and it is a good place for beginning
golfers to play a regulation-length course.
Number of holes: Nine. Status: Open year-round, weather
permitting Location: 565 NW Adler St., Madras Tee times:
541-475-6368 Course stats: Par 36, 3,231 yards
Green fees: weekdays $18 for nine holes and $27 for 18;
weekends and holidays $20 for nine and $29 for 18
Power cart: $10 per rider for nine holes, $16 per rider for
18 holes. Extras: Putting green, driving range open, club-
house Email: desertpeaksgolf@gmail.com
Website: www.desertpeaksgolf.com
EAGLE CREST RESORT
Eagle Crest near Redmond boasts 3 golf courses, two of
which are championship courses in the Ridge Course and the
Resort Course. The resort also offers the tough 18-hole, par-
63 Challenge Course, and a popular 18-hole putting course.
Due to its lower elevation, Eagle Crest has one of the longest
seasons in all of Central Oregon.
Resort Course: This is a golf course that poses two distinct-
ly different nines. Break out the driver on the front nine as
the fairways are wide, but the holes are longer. The back nine
will require more accuracy and course management as the
fairways become tight. The Resort Course is a great test for
players of all abilities. The key to scoring well here is to keep
the penalty strokes off your card.
Ridge Course: The course cuts through an ancient juniper
forest with gorgeous views of the Cascades and the top of
Smith Rock State Park. Known as a “ driver’s dream,” the
par-72 Ridge Course’s ample landing areas allow for golfers
to hit the long ball.
Challenge Course: Exceeding many golfers’ expectations is
this 18-hole, 4,175-yard, par-63 track. Boasting nine par 3s
and nine par 4s, this course offers entertainment and chal-
lenge for all. With holes such as the 400-yard, par-4 fourth,
the Challenge Course is no pitch-and-putt facility.
Number of holes: 54. Ridge Course (18), Resort Course
(18), Challenge Course (18). Status: Two courses open year-
round, weather permitting; Resort Course open seasonally.
Location: 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond Tee times: 541-
923-4653 Course stats: Challenge Course, par 63, 4,175
yards; Resort Course, par 72, 6,704 yards; Ridge Course, par
72, 6,952 yards
Green fees: Challenge Course: Through Oct. 10, $49 daily;
Oct. 11-Nov. 23, $44 daily; Nov.24-Dec. 31, $29 daily. Resort
Course: Through Oct. 10, $81 daily; Oct. 11-Nov. 23, $59
daily; Nov. 24-Dec. 31, $39 daily. Ridge Course: Through Oct.
10, $81 daily; Oct. 11-Nov. 23, $64 daily; Nov. 24-Dec. 31,
$39 daily. Power cart: $19. Extras: Indoor driving facility, put-
ting green, pro shop, snack bar, banquet/meeting facilities
Website: www.eagle-crest.com
THE GREENS AT REDMOND
The Greens at Redmond has made significant improve-
ments to its conditioning since new ownership took over in
2014. A true executive course with 14 par 3s and four par
4s, its short layout is well-designed and enough to test most
golfers. It is ideal for those with three hours or less to spend
on a round of golf.
Number of holes: 18. Status: Open year-round, weather
permitting Location: 2575 SW Greens Blvd., Redmond Tee
times: 541-923-0694 Course stats: Par 58, 3,131 yards
Green fees: Summer $36 daily; Spring/Fall $30 daily; Win-
ter $21 daily. Power cart: $26 (can be shared). Extras: Indoor
driving facility, putting green and practice bunker, pro shop,
snack bar, banquet/meeting facilities.
Website: golfthegreens.com
JUNIPER GOLF COURSE
Juniper is cast across the high desert terrain, winding through
juniper trees and lava rock on the south end of Redmond. Hard
and fast conditions make the course a challenge to even the
most skilled golfers, and its speedy bentgrass greens are its
hallmark. If the prevailing wind is up, the 478-yard, par-4 17th
hole is arguably the toughest par in Central Oregon.
Number of holes: 18. Status: Open year-round, weather
permitting Location: 1938 SW Elkhorn Ave., Redmond Tee
times: 541-548-3121 Course stats: Par 72, 7,186 yards
Green fees: May 1 to Oct. 15: $78 daily; Oct. 16 to Nov.
30: $55 daily; Jan. to Dec.: $35 daily. Power cart: $20.
Extras: Driving range, putting green, practice pitching green,
restaurant, banquet facility
Website: playjuniper.com
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