16 2021 CENTRAL OREGON GOLF PREVIEW • THE BULLETIN • SUNdAy, MAy 23, 2021
CENTRAL OREGON COURSE GUIDE
Public courses
ASPEN LAKES GOLF COURSE
The red cinder bunkers at Aspen Lakes are as recognizable as perhaps any
feature on any course in the region. Located just east of Sisters, Aspen Lakes is
lined with ponderosa pines and is a challenge for golfers of all skill levels. The
course has a quality set of par 5’s, and its 222-yard, par-3 15th hole is among
the toughest pars in Central Oregon.
Number of holes: 18
Status: Open year-round, weather permitting
Location: 16900 Aspen Lakes Drive, Sisters
Tee times: 541-549-4653
Course stats: Par 72, 7,302 yards
Green fees: Through Sept. 30, $49 to $75 daily; after Oct. 1, $35 to $49 daily
Power cart: $15.
PGA director, golf operations: Howie Pruitt
Course designer: Bill Overdorf (original nine, 1997; second nine, 1998)
Extras: Putting green, driving range, pro shop, practice bunker, clubhouse,
restaurant. Golf boards no longer offered.
Website: www.aspenlakes.com
BLACK BUTTE RANCH
Big Meadow: The course was ranked in the top 10 in the state by Golfweek
magazine in 2016. Golfers will find a well-bunkered, straightforward layout
that is welcoming to players of all abilities. In addition, the breathtaking views
of the surrounding mountains on the back nine can make for a memorable
finish.
Glaze Meadow: The course is maturing into a must-play track in Central
Oregon after a John Fought redesign nine years ago. Glaze Meadows new de-
sign utilizes classical elements, including grass-faced bunkers and turtleback
greens reminiscent of the golden era of golf design.
Number of holes: 36 Glaze Meadow (18) and Big Meadow (18)
Status: Open seasonally
Location: Eight miles northwest of Sisters on U.S. Highway 20
Tee times: 541-595-1500
Course stats: Big Meadow, par 72, 7,002 yards; Glaze Meadow, par 72, 7,007
yards
Green fees: Through June 17: before noon $74, after noon $64, after 3 p.m.
$49; June 18-Sept. 30: before 7:30 a.m. $69, 7:30 a.m. to noon $84, noon to 3
p.m. $69, after 3 p.m. $54
Power cart: $36
GolfBoard: $27
Director of golf: Jeff Fought
Head golf professional: Tom Baker
Course designers: Big Meadow: Robert Muir Graves (1970), Damian Pascuzzo
remodel (2008); Glaze Meadow: Gene Bunny Mason (1982), John Fought re-
model (2012)
Extras: Two golf shops, driving ranges, putting greens, chipping and bunker
practice areas at both courses, new putting course
Website: www.blackbutteranch.com
CROOKED RIVER RANCH
Perched on the rim of the Crooked River Gorge, 400 feet above the river, this
course is enjoyable for golfers of all abilities. The No. 5 canyon hole with its go-
for-it or go-home attitude makes it easy to see why it is the signature hole. The
260-yard, par-4 hole can easily be managed with two short irons, though ad-
venturous golfers might choose to take the shortcut over the gorge and play
the hole as a 225-yard par 3. Just minutes north of Redmond, Crooked River
Ranch is well worth the trip.
Number of holes: 18
Status: Open year-round, weather 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 prac-
tice putting greens
Website: www.crookedriverranchgc.com
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A golfer tees off at the 12th hole while playing at Crooked River Ranch Golf Course.
DESERT PEAKS GOLF CLUB
The municipal golf course has a flat, straightforward design that will not intim-
idate 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 be-
ginning 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: $18 for nine holes and $27 for 18, weekdays; $20 for nine and $29
for 18, weekends
Power cart: $10 per rider for nine holes, $16 per rider for 18 holes
Head golf professional: None
Extras: Putting green, driving range open, clubhouse
Email: desertpeaksgolf@gmail.com
Website: www.desertpeaksgolf.com
EAGLE CREST RESORT
Eagle Crest near Redmond boasts two championship golf 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 distinctly 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 gor-
geous 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 of-
fers entertainment and challenge 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. 3, $48 daily; Oct. 4-Nov. 14, $39
daily. Resort Course: Through Oct. 3, $81 daily; Oct. 4-Nov. 14, $59 daily. Ridge
Course: Through Oct. 3, $81 daily; Oct. 4-Nov. 14, $59 daily
Power cart: $18
Director of golf: Ron Buerger, PGA
Lead professional/academy director: Kevin Story, PGA
Course designers: Resort: Gene Bunny Mason (1986); Ridge: John Thronson
(1992); Challenge: John Thronson (1999)
Extras: Indoor driving facility, putting green, pro shop, snack bar, banquet/
meeting facilities
Website: www.eagle-crest.com
THE GREENS AT REDMOND
The Greens at Redmond has made significant improvements to its condition-
ing 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: $31 daily
Power cart: $26 (can be shared)
General manager: David Holmes
Course designer: Robert Muir Graves (1996)
Extras: Indoor driving facility, putting green and practice bunker, pro shop,
snack bar, banquet/meeting facilities
Website: www.golfthegreens.com