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4.6
225 Reviews (225)
5 Stars
119
4 Stars
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3 Stars
14
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
97.0%
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213 out of 225 reviews
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4.6
8 Reviews (8)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
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8 out of 8 reviews
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4.8
26 Reviews (26)
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
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26 out of 26 reviews
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Course Highlights
McNary CC consistently impresses with excellent course conditions, wide fairways, and a varied layout that demands every club in your bag. Friendly staff and strong value make this residential course a highly rewarding round.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6239 yards
Slope 130
Rating 70.0

McNary Golf Club is located on the site that once was the homestead of Charles McNary (1874-1944), prominent Oregon Congressman, lawyer, and vice-presidential running mate of Wendell Willkie. Since he was an ardent golfer, it is appropriate that this course was named in his honor at its opening in 1962. The course was developed by Jim Sill who wanted to build an enjoyable course for the average golfer. Initially, the McNary home was used as the clubhouse. Today, modern clubhouse facilities, including the well known McNary Restaurant & Lounge, overlook the course. All the necessary amenities are available. The golf course features lush fairways, spacious greens, and hazards that provide a challenge for all golfers. Claggett Creek comes into play on holes 1, 9, 10, and 18. The challenge and beauty of the course has also been augmented with several small lakes with fountains.

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Course Details

Year Built 1962
Fairways Winer Rye
Greens Poa Annua Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Bunker No
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire to be worn at all times.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

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Reviews

4.6
225 Reviews (225)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Patio Dining 12
Drinks 11
19th Hole Scenic Views 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 10
Undulating Greens 9
Bunkers 8
This course/club is great for:
Locals 13
Advanced Golfers 11
Seniors 8
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 9
Worth the Drive 6

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Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good course -- good value

I've played McNary G.C. a number of times over the years, and always enjoy an outing there. The only negative is that there are homes along the course; occasionally in danger of my errant tee shots! Not really, though, as you'd really have to be pretty far off to actually hit a house. Still, it can be done!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Great Value!

Played on a cloudy winter day after lots of rain. Course was in remarkable condition for as wet as it had been. Greens were excellent and fairly quick. Caught a shower for a couple of holes but it cleared off. Staff was very friendly and carts are pretty new.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

McNary on the Dale

Play this course often, love everything about it. Sometimes they are a little slow to mow the fairways if there has been rain in the past few days. Great place to play and really great place to meet for dinner afterwards.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

good course

the greens arent very consistant.im a member at this course and i like it and ive played here adleast 200 times.i golf for my high school called mckay.i think this course has good fairways but the greens are really the only problem and i give them 3 stars for the greens.sometimes there slow and sometimes there fast. and they usually keep the practice green in good condition.but other than the greens the course has deesent sand,they are not very fluffy but there not terrible.they usually keep the rough in an easy condition to get out of so its ok if you go into the rough.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course in great shape,greens Quite fast

I Played with 3 others, of about the same ability as i enjoyed. the Round was very enjoyable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Nice place

1st time playing here and wouldn't hesitate to go back. Challenging course... greens were great

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Track

Enjoyed the round! Greens were in great shape and overall pretty nice course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Great course, greens a bit slow, but ball would bite and stay with good chip shots.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Too many houses

Nice course. Good condition. Greens nice.

TOO MANY HOUSES

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good course for most players

What a nice course, they have done a good job with maintaining course. Homes are not an issue, water comes into play. Interesting two green tenth hole. Will play again especially with GN hot deal

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is in great shape.

The course is in great shape and the staff are super friendly and accommodating. Great afternoon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Very friendly staff course was in great condition. Excellent value using golf now app

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

got to play a round with my dad.

No help in the bar.went to get some drinks and no one was there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Well worth the trip

I got a great rate on golfnow mid week so drove down from Portland to play this course. A residential course well maintained with smooth greens. Most holes demand a well positioned tee shot for approach to the greens. A number of elevated two tiered greens made the course a challenge as it is not overly long. Not much scenery as it winds through residential homes and tees are far apart. Paired up with some good locals and had a fun day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

McNary Golf Club

Course is in great shape, greens were fast and true. The staff are very friendly, all in all an excellent golf outing !

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great little spot

I will be back!! This was a nice little track. There is a good mix of holes here that will keep you on your toes. Most holes are tree lined but you do have some room to move and there is a little water but easily avoidable. I think once the green heal up a little more from getting plugged they will be rolling really nice, a little bumpy right now. The only gripe I would say would be the bunkers. That sand is so soft and fluffy and really hard to rake smooth. Overall a great experience, clubhouse staff was awesome!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Course in great condition

Play was fast and course well maintain. Long distances between holes so you might want to consider taking a cart. Course is flat if you don't mind the walk.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf at McNary

This is one of Salem's mature golf courses. I like playing this course. When we arrived at the clubhouse we were informed that the greens and tees had been plugged and sanded the day before. We decided to play anyway and enjoyed our round of golf. it would be nice to know a week in advance if a course has scheduled maintenance so we can decide accordingly.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Sunny in March

Had a frost delay. The course was in very good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good

Its was very good the course was very long I was looking for more of a short game but I'm happy with what I seen and I would come back real soon thank very much.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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