The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club - South Course

I played the South course and it was great. Open layout but challenging with bunkers in alot of the sweet spots for average golfers. Staff was great and accommodating, played with one of the Course Marshalls on his off day....Tim was great to play with and super helpful!! I had such a good time I booked for the next day again!!

Course played well and the day was absolutely perfect!

The Reserve Vineyards South Course isn’t just a golf course—it’s a winding puzzle stretched across rolling Oregon farmland, framed by fir trees and carried on the breeze of the Pacific Northwest. Designed by John Fought, it’s a course that doesn’t just reward good swings—it asks for focus, commitment, and a little humility. The fairways rise and fall with purpose, and the greens—fast, firm, and full of character—have a way of getting in your head. And if you're not fully locked in by the time you reach the shared green on holes 3 and 5, don’t be surprised if it feels like you took a wrong turn into another dimension. It’s a design quirk that leaves you both impressed and just slightly disoriented.

This isn’t your typical resort-style layout. It’s a test, and a fair one, with every hole offering its own distinct challenge. The rough is thick, the bunkers are deep, and the slopes around the greens can turn a minor miss into a major recovery mission. I watched someone four-putt from ten feet and simply stare off into the distance like he was reconsidering life choices. But that’s the charm of it—play smart, trust your lines, and the course gives you a shot at glory. It’s tough but never unfair, and always more rewarding than it is punishing.

The rhythm of the routing is a highlight in itself—par 5s that tempt you, par 3s that make you think twice, and doglegs that offer risk and reward in equal measure. One hole might have you launching a perfect drive into a postcard, the next might send you into the trees wondering what went wrong. That’s the balance The Reserve strikes so well—it keeps you engaged, adjusting, and grinning through the uncertainty. It's a thinking player's course that still gives you room to swing freely when the time is right.

If you're anywhere near Portland and you haven’t played this course yet, you're missing one of Oregon's best. The Reserve South is beautiful, challenging, and full of character—built for golfers who appreciate strategy, scenery, and a little unpredictability. Five stars. Bring a few extra balls, keep your sense of humor handy, and enjoy the ride.

a beautiful day on the South course at The Reserve - course was in outstanding condition, lush, green and inviting!!

The course, the conditions, the staff all shine. Great facility.

It is always nice to play at the Vineyards. I played the south Course. Greens where in good shape and I also love the layout. But this time there where a lot of Divots in the Fairway's. For me it is hard to comprehend why people can not put the Divot back where they hit their shot. It would make the playing experience better for all Golfers. As the pace of play was not so fast I used 6 Sand bottles to fill some of the Divots while waiting.

8:06a tee time on a Friday and took us 5 hours! Would have been great if the staff had more of an on course presence to urge groups on.

I visit Portland a few times a year and always have the Reserve on my must golf list. Both courses are always kept in beautiful shape and the staff is always very nice.

Both courses at The Reserve are FANTASTIC!! We played the South today, and as usual, conditions were fantastic. Choosing the correct tees that you play from will definitely impact your experience, as it can play extremely difficult if you're playing from to far back. Pace of play was great for a Sunday; we finished in under 4.5 hours. I highly recommend both courses if you get the opportunity to play here!

The Reserve South course is in outstanding condition, it’s as good as it’s been for 20+ years. Challenging layout, bunkers everywhere and greens rolling perfectly