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Heron Lakes Golf Club - Greenback Course
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6615 yards | 72.0 | 128 |
| White | 72 | 5952 yards | 68.6 | 123 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5952 yards | 74.2 | 132 |
| Red | 72 | 5240 yards | 69.8 | 123 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.0/132 | 536 | 408 | 176 | 369 | 506 | 404 | 207 | 377 | 392 | 3375 | 499 | 397 | 428 | 503 | 205 | 318 | 178 | 356 | 379 | 3263 | 6638 |
| Blue M: 69.6/127 W: 75.6/136 | 512 | 384 | 151 | 339 | 486 | 364 | 178 | 355 | 354 | 3123 | 465 | 389 | 372 | 477 | 188 | 292 | 144 | 332 | 359 | 3018 | 6141 |
| White M: 67.7/124 W: 73.4/131 | 480 | 368 | 125 | 317 | 460 | 344 | 152 | 335 | 343 | 2924 | 450 | 368 | 349 | 461 | 167 | 273 | 105 | 314 | 339 | 2826 | 5750 |
| Yellow M: 65.0/115 W: 70.2/127 | 461 | 346 | 100 | 268 | 425 | 309 | 139 | 303 | 335 | 2686 | 417 | 345 | 319 | 386 | 149 | 263 | 92 | 283 | 329 | 2583 | 5269 |
| Orange M: 60.4/106 W: 62.5/108 | 382 | 282 | 61 | 208 | 317 | 239 | 95 | 244 | 225 | 2053 | 285 | 230 | 230 | 355 | 110 | 220 | 75 | 200 | 255 | 1960 | 4013 |
| Handicap | 1 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 6 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 4 |
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Great Spring Condition
The course was in really good shape for mid April since there has been much less rain than usual the last several weeks. The greens were fast and in great condition. The fairways were firm with plenty of roll. Getting to and from the course was a breeze with the light traffic these days.
Goose Poop
I you like to spend hours cleaning your cart and not be allowed in the house before taking your pants off, by all means play here. If not don’t bother. The entire course was covered by goose droppings.
RTJ Jr Course, Very Good design, but takes a back seat to its Brother
A RTJ Jr design course, very good, but the maintenance is substandard compared to its Brother Great Blue. More Maintenance is needed to elevate to 4 Stars
Course is fun
In good shape and fun to play. No one out here today. Solid golf course.
Aeration
Greens had just been sanded and punched. I understand that this is a necessary evil, but come on now being advised of it until you get to the course is terrible. At that point it’s to late to make plans elsewhere
Rough greens
I put this course before, but I’ve had many times for the greens are in much better shape. Golfers on the course do not care about their divots on the green
Give it a try!
I have played Great Blue many times, but never Greenback. My mistake! It was interesting, had more tress and water hazards. And, it was in great shape. I think I might prefer it over the blue course!
Greenback
Played white tees. Driver not needed for most holes. Short course, make sure you know where the end of fairway is on dog legs so you don't hit through them. Greens is great shape- besides multiple ball marks not repaired on every green. Greens vary- some are flat, others have undulations. Most are generous in size. Fairways in great shape! Bunkers are good as well. Some fairways and a couple greens have goose turds...very organic. I like this course...kinda laid back muni-style, but with some class and challenge. Will return over and over.
Best Course in Portland!
Heron lakes Greenbacks is in my opinion the best course in Portland. I love this course.
Lightning fast greens.
My friend used to work there for a few years and used to play both courses all the time.
Had a blast after not playing here for some years.
And as anyone that's played a lot of golf here it lives up to the saying:
"no break Heron lake".
Some of you know what I'm talking about. lol
Didn't cost too many greenbacks
I'm not a good golfer, and I tend to play executive courses of about 2000 yds per 9 holes. But I've been striking the ball unusually well lately, and had a $20 Golf Now credit, so I gave this course a try. Friends and past playing partners had recommended it. The fairways were wide, there were no hills, but a number of water hazards and traps did me in. I lost 5 balls during the round It was difficult at times to determine where the greens were on the longer holes, as a first-time player. Other than a few random wet spots, the course was dry and the greens in good shape. I sank a 45-foot putt, but otherwise had nothing good happen. For an average or better golfer, there are enough pitfalls there to offer some challenges.
Wide open and beautiful
This was just what i needed to get my confidence back. A great course in perfect condition.
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