McMenamins Edgefield is one of numerous whimsical hotels by the McMenamins brand in Oregon. Edgefield is unique in that it has two par-3 courses, a 20-hole course and 12-hole course. This historic hotel dates back to 1911 and features just over 100 guest rooms, as well as a spa, small outdoor pool and salon. McMenamins is also known for its pubs…
The Skamania Lodge in the scenic Columbia River Gorge has taken a new approach to golf with the complete redesign of its original course. The new 9-hole short course, The Gorge 9, and 18-hole putting course, The Little Eagle 18, debut in 2021 to make playing the game more casual and quicker for all players. The resort itself offers renovated…
Mt. Hood Oregon Resort (formerly named The Resort at the Mountain) is a 27-hole golf resort with a lighted, 18-hole putting course. The property is open year round and located in the Willamette Valley near Portland with easy access to ski lifts in the winter time. In the summer it's a mountain getaway with a peaceful mountain course surrounded by…
Portland is famous for its eccentricity and progressiveness, both of which get skewered on the hit TV show "Portlandia." But this cultural center of the Northwest isn't all about hipsters and poseurs there's something for visitors of all ages and tastes.
Portland is one of America's great livable and unique cities, and its residents are an especially outdoorsy bunch during the sunny summer months. So it makes perfect sense that the city would have a dynamite municipal golf system, which is highlighted by Heron Lakes Golf Club's Greenback and Great Blue courses.
Portland is a one-of-a-kind city to visit. It's golf scene is strong, too. Portlanders have great munis they can play every day. But what's most striking about the city is how varied the golf gets if you head an hour in any direction, such as the mountains to the southeast or the Columbia River Gorge to the east.
With three dozen breweries, Portland, Ore. is known as beer central. But there's also great golf nearby, making for excellent beer/golf tours of the area. Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club and Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club are two of the best courses to check out, Brandon Tucker writes.
Ghost Creek is widely considered Portland's top public golf course. It's also the most expensive, but features country club-like conditions and a walker-friendly layout. In fact, you're better off walking here, because carts are on paths only for daily play, which makes riding more of a nuisance than convenience. The result, however, is prime playing surfaces and thick rough - not to mention great hole variety in a traditional parkland setting.
Although it appears golf courses in the Columbia River Gorge will escape damage from the devastating wildfire sweeping through the region, thick smoke has impacted rounds and revenue.
The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club, located just west of Portland, Ore., is one of this area's top semi-private golf clubs, featuring 36 holes set on 350 scenic acres. The South Course, designed by John Fought, has a reputation of being a little tougher than the Bob Cupp-designed North Course, having hosted the JELD-WEN Tradition and the Fred Meyer Challenge.
Located in the western highlands of Mt. Hood and less than an hour east of Portland, Oregon, the Resort at the Mountain is a 27-hole valley golf retreat that offers an unpretentious resort experience.