18 2021 CENTRAL OREGON GOLF PREVIEW • THE BULLETIN • SUNdAy, MAy 23, 2021
CENTRAL OREGON COURSE GUIDE
WIDGI CREEK GOLF CLUB
The tiered greens at Widgi Creek create some of the most
challenging putting surfaces in Central Oregon. Position
off the tee on the heavily wooded course is far more im-
portant than length. The 216-yard, par-3 11th hole is tough
in every way that can make a par 3 a challenge, including a
200-yard forced carry over water and a multitiered green.
Number of holes: 18
Status: Open seasonally
Location: 18707 Century Drive, Bend
Tee times: 541-382-4449
Course stats: Par 72, 6,905 yards
Green fees: Through May 31, $69 before 2 p.m., $49 after
2 p.m.; June 1-Sept. 26, $85 before 9 a.m., $105 from 9
a.m. to noon, $69 from noon to 3 p.m., $49 after 3 p.m.;
Sept. 27-Oct. 24, $69 before 2 p.m. and $49 after 2 p.m.;
Oct. 25 to closing, $39 all day
Power cart: $20
Finn Cycles: $25
Golf professional: Taylor Giacomini
Course designer: Robert Muir Graves (1991, original
nine; 1992, second nine)
Extras: Driving range, short-game practice facility,
putting green, pro shop
Website: www.widgi.com
Semiprivate courses
PRONGHORN CLUB (NICKLAUS)
Pronghorn’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Design, named
after the golf icon who is its legendary designer, is con-
sidered among the elite public-access facilities in the
country by most national golf publications. It is one of
the best-conditioned courses in Central Oregon and one
of the regions most challenging. The layout offers a stark
contrast between the lush green of the course and the
scraggly high desert that surrounds it.
Number of holes: 18
Status: Open year-round, weather permitting
Location: 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend
Information: 541-693-5365
How to play: Public and resort play are welcome
Course stats: Par 72, 7,379 yards
Green fees: Through October, $125 to $200 (prices
include cart, range balls)
Director of golf: Jerrel Grow
Course designer: Jack Nicklaus (2004)
Extras: Driving range, short-game area, putting green,
indoor training facility, snack bar and three restaurants
Website: www.pronghornresort.com
TETHEROW GOLF CLUB
Recognized by many national publications as among the
elite public-access facilities in the country, Tetherow was
designed by renowned architect and Bend resident David
McLay Kidd. A test of golf throughout, Tetherow’s striking
design uses hard and fast fescue grasses that provide a
style of golf that resembles a Scottish links course.
Number of holes: 18
Status: Open seasonally
Location: 61240 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend
Tee times: 541-213-2424
How to play: Available to members and their guests, with
limited play for the general public
Course stats: Par 72, 7,298 yards
Green fees: June through September: $195 daily; Octo-
ber: $135 daily (all prices include cart and range balls).
GolfBoard and scooters: $20
Head golf professional: Katie Burnett
Course designer: David McLay Kidd (2008)
Extras: Driving range (with short-game course), two put-
ting greens, indoor golf academy, clubhouse, indoor sim-
ulator, three restaurants and snack bar on the course
Website: www.tetherow.com
Bulletin file photo
The par-3 11th hole at Widgi Creek Golf Club in Bend.
Private courses
AWBREY GLEN GOLF CLUB
Following the master plan of architect David McLay Kidd,
Awbrey Glen has invested in its golf course design. Awbrey
Glen is home to the most complete practice facility in Cen-
tral Oregon, where members embrace game improvement
on a dual-ended driving range and five-hole par-3 course.
Number of holes: 23
Status: Open year-round, weather permitting
Location: 2500 NW Awbrey Glen Drive, Bend
Information: 541-385-6011
How to play: Guests may play when accompanied by a
member. Memberships available.
Course stats: Par 72, 7,013 yards
Head professional: John Metzinger
Director of player development and member en-
gagement: Tim Fraley
Membership director: Barbara Malcom
Course designer: David McLay Kidd (2011 master plan)
Extras: Five-hole par-3 course, dual-ended driving range
and practice facility, active junior golf, dynamic golf in-
struction programs with private and group instruction,
professional club fitting, seasonal indoor golf simula-
tor, full service golf shop, fitness center, pool, pro shop,
restaurant
Website: www.awbreyglen.com
BEND GOLF CLUB
The oldest golf course in Central Oregon embarked on a
thinning program in 2015 as part of its new master plan,
which was created by Dan Hixson, a well-regarded North-
west golf course architect. The classically designed course,
which changed its name from Bend Golf and Country
Club, is still defined by ponderosa pines and its Poa annua
greens. Bend GC features tight fairways that put a pre-
mium on shot-making skills.
Number of holes: 18
Status: Open year-round, weather permitting
Location: 61045 Country Club Drive, Bend
Information: 541-382-3261
How to play: Guests may play when accompanied by
a member. Currently a waiting list for golf members.
Tennis/ athletic memberships available.
Course stats: Par 72, 7,068 yards
Head golf professional: Monte Hanson
Assistant golf professional: Drew Scrivner
Course designers: Original nine: H. Chandler Egan,
William Hanley (1925); second nine: Bob Baldock
(1973)
Extras: Practice facilities include two chipping and put-
ting greens, driving range, three greenside bunkers, 275-
yard practice hole, and a 75-yard approach area. Fitness
center, pool, restaurant, meeting/banquet facilities and
tennis courts
Website: www.bendgolfclub.com