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4.1
326 Reviews (326)
5 Stars
105
4 Stars
143
3 Stars
50
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
88.9%
Recommend this course
290 out of 326 reviews
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3.6
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
75.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 8 reviews
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4.0
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
85.7%
Recommend this course
30 out of 35 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns high praise for its varied and challenging hole designs, with consistently fast greens impressing golfers at a strong value. Friendly staff and well-maintained conditions make Heron a top pick among Portland-area public courses.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 6615 yards
Slope 128
Rating 72.0

Heron Lakes Golf Club is home to two championship courses designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, the Great Blue Course and the Greenback Course. Both utilize the rugged natural terrain in different ways, offering challenges that will appeal to both low and high handicappers. The Greenback Course is a versatile parkland layout that is gentle enough for beginners to approach with confidence. It is a less demanding design than the Great Blue but it still has plenty of challenges in store. There are 86 bunkers framing the elevated greens and six ponds come into play throughout however the mature trees present the most prominent threat. The par 3s on this golf course can be especially tough. The more challenging elements are nicely balanced by large, inviting greens and generous landing areas.

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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Fairways Winter Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

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

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Shirts must be worn on the premises at all times.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks

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Reviews

4.1
326 Reviews (326)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 15
Water Hazards 13
Forced Carries 6
This course/club is great for:
Walkers 16
Locals 15
Seniors 11
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 18
Near the Airport 10

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Waste of money

This course should have never been opened for the public at this time, the tee box’s were not mowed the fairways was full of clumps of grass and had missed spots and the greens had way too much sand on them.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Greenback course

I would have given this course conditions 5 stars but unfortunately when I played the were aerating the greens and tee boxs. They were still in really good shape and let me honest, courses have to do this to maintain. It’s just a bummer that’s when I played. But the course was fun and awesome. I recommend. And I’ll be going back to play their other 18 hole course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

First time you did not post on golf now that you sanded band plugged the greenback. Big I would have known, I would not have booked. Very disappointed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 182
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible Greens

Of all the public courses in the Portland/Vancouver area this one would rank close to the bottom. Who in the middle of peak season, summer/heat wave sands their greens? Just plain stupid. Ball marks every where. They don’t care because the sheep keep paying . Their location is ideal for the densely populated area of Portland. For the price it would be better to play Tri-Mountain in Ridgefield, Wa. Greens are far superior to this dirty, dumpy course.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 86
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Par 3's need fixed

No sand at the par 3's, It was like a battlefield

Couldnt find a good place to stand

Please send someone out daily to put sand in the divots

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Greenback in AUG

The course was in great condition. More challenging then I remember. I usually play the Great Blue. There were a lot of great holes, trouble all over. Many fairway bunkers. Some of the iron play to the greens was picturesque, two tier greens, lots of bunkers. Nice. Like any public golf course, some of the greens had many unfixed divots. Tee time was 2.30, play was fast. 4.15. I wish i knew the course better. You could hit less than driver on a lot of holes. I will be back. Thanks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Full house...

But fairways and greens were very very nice... At great price!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Warm Day

We’ve had a stretch of warm weather and the fairways ran fast. The greens in general were firm making it tough to get at some of the pins, yet a few greens were receptive to approach shots and would hit and stick.

All in all the course played well and is a fair test. 18 holes in 4:15

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Nice course

Very nice course condition in June. can't wait to play again here. Thank you

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 155
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

June 1st

Great conditions, fast paced and a beautiful day made this a fantastic day to be retired! Bird crap not an issue on Greenback for a nice change. Thanks Heron lakes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

Layout, fairway and green were good.

Some halls are challenging and it was really fun to play here

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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