20 2021 CENTRAL OREGON GOLF PREVIEW • THE BULLETIN • SUNdAy, MAy 23, 2021
CENTRAL OREGON COURSE GUIDE
BROKEN TOP CLUB
When it opened in 1993, the Tom Weis-
kopf/Jay Morrish design on Bend’s west
side helped usher in an era of high-end
private golf in Central Oregon. A classic
test of golf, Broken Top is a well-mani-
cured, parkland-style golf course that
offers spectacular views of the Cascades.
Its signature par-4 11th hole is memo-
rable for the deep pumice pit guarding
the green.
Number of holes: 18
Status: Open seasonally
Location: 62000 Broken Top Drive,
Bend
Information: Golf shop, 541-383-0868;
membership, 541-383-8200
How to play: Guests may play if accom-
panied or sponsored by a member. Golf
course memberships are available
Course stats: Par 72, 7,161 yards
Head golf professional: Travis Moore
Assistant golf professional: Josh Han-
son
Course designers: Tom Weiskopf and Jay
Morrish (1993)
Extras: Driving range, putting course, two
short-game practice facilities, clubhouse,
pool, fitness facility
Website: www.brokentop.com
CALDERA LINKS
Designed by Jim Ramey, Crosswater
Club’s now-retired director of agronomy,
and Bob Cupp, Crosswater’s architect,
Caldera Links is a family-friendly par-3
course that features tour-quality bent-
grass greens and bluegrass tees. Caldera,
whose nine holes range from 60 to 185
yards, is considered by some publications
to be among the best par-3 layouts in the
country. Like Crosswater, Caldera Links
utilizes the surrounding meadows to de-
fine the course.
Number of holes: Nine-hole par-3 course
Status: Open April 16-October (weather
permitting)
Location: East of entrance to Cross-
water Club on South Century Drive in
Sunriver
Information: 541-593-7890
How to play: Nine-hole course available
to Sunriver Resort guests, Caldera Springs
homeowners, and Crosswater Club mem-
bers and their guests
Course stats: Par 27, hole distances range
from 60 to 185 yards
Head golf professional: Mark Meyer,
PGA
Course designers: Robert E. Cupp and
Jim Ramey (2007)
Extras: Putting green, retail outlet
Website: www.calderasprings.com
CROSSWATER CLUB
The best-known golf course in Central Or-
egon, Crosswater boasts an unmatched
setting. Forced carries over the Deschutes
and Little Deschutes rivers add hazard to
its lengthy setup. A golfer’s ability to hit
precise approach shots into the greens
will be the difference between a solid
score and a rough day. Ranked by Golf
Digest as one of America’s 100 Greatest
Courses, Crosswater features six tee place-
ments for each hole, bentgrass fairways
and some of the best putting surfaces
around.
Number of holes: 18
Status: Open April 2-Oct. 24
Location: 17600 Canoe Camp Drive,
Sunriver
Information: 541-593-4402
How to play: Available to Crosswater
Club members, guests of members, and
Sunriver Resort guests only
Course stats: Par 72, 7,683 yards
Head golf professional: Mark Meyer, PGA
Course designer: Robert E. Cupp (1995)
Extras: Driving range, putting and chip-
ping greens, clubhouse with restaurant,
snack bar, pro shop, locker facilities, pool
Website: www.crosswater.com
PRINEVILLE GOLF CLUB
The second-oldest golf course in Central
Oregon, this nine-hole facility is an unpre-
tentious private golf club. The throwback
course weaves through the foothills east
of Prineville, offering the uninitiated a
surprising test of golf. The greens are con-
sidered by many to be among the slickest
in the region.
Number of holes: Nine
Status: Open year-round, weather per-
mitting
Location: 7120 Ochoco Highway,
Prineville
Clubhouse: 541-447-7266
How to play: Guests may play when ac-
companied by a member. Memberships
available
Head golf professional: None
Course stats: Back tees: par 32, front
nine; par 33, back nine; 4,959 yards total.
Forward tees: par 32, front; par 33, back;
4,302 yards total
Course designers: Bob Hogan, Eddie Ho-
gan, Ted Longworth, Larry Lamberger
(1950)
Extras: Practice range, putting green, bar
and concessions
Website: sites.google.com/site/prinevil-
legolfclub
PRONGHORN CLUB (FAZIO)
Pronghorn’s Tom Fazio Championship
Course, named after its famed designer, is
among the most visually impressive golf
courses anywhere and has been listed
among the country’s best courses in na-
tional publications. The green complex on
Fazio’s 187-yard, par-3 eighth hole makes
it a unique and spectacular hole.
Number of holes: 18
Status: Open year-round, weather per-
mitting
Location: 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive,
Bend
Information: 541-693-5300
How to play: Guests may play when ac-
companied by a member. Memberships
available
Course stats: Par 72, 7,462 yards
Director of golf: Jerrel Grow
Course designer: Tom Fazio (2007)
Extras: Driving range, short-game area,
putting green, indoor training facility,
snack bar and three restaurants
Website: www.pronghornresort.com
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A golfer plays the 16th hole at Lost Tracks Golf Club in Bend.