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Best Private Golf Courses in Oregon

The top 3 private and members-only golf courses in Oregon, ranked by our editorial team for 2026.

1

Portland, Oregon · H. Chandler Egan (1913) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,618 yards

Founded in 1896 and redesigned by H. Chandler Egan in 1913, Waverley is Portland's most prestigious private club. Located on the banks of the Willamette River with views of Mount Hood, the classic parkland layout features mature Douglas fir corridors, strategic bunkering, and a refined atmosphere steeped in Pacific Northwest golf history.

Portland's most prestigious private club since 1896H. Chandler Egan redesign on Willamette RiverMount Hood views through Douglas fir corridors
Green Fee: Members Only Rating: 4.5/5
2

Bend, Oregon · Tom Fazio (2007) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,464 yards

The private companion to Pronghorn's Nicklaus Course, Tom Fazio's design is the longer of the two at 7,464 yards through high desert terrain. The bold Fazio shaping through juniper and lava rock with Cascade volcano views creates one of the most dramatic private club experiences in the Pacific Northwest.

Tom Fazio 7,464-yard high desert designCompanion to Nicklaus Course at PronghornBold shaping through juniper and lava rock
Green Fee: Members Only Rating: 4.5/5
3

Bend, Oregon · Gene Bunny Mason (1993) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,019 yards

A private club on the west side of Bend, Awbrey Glen winds through ponderosa pine forest with views of the Deschutes River canyon and Cascade peaks. The layout features natural lava rock outcroppings, native vegetation, and a peaceful forested setting that captures the essence of Central Oregon golf.

Ponderosa pine forest settingDeschutes River canyon and Cascade viewsNatural lava rock outcroppings
Green Fee: Members Only Rating: 4.4/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private and members-only golf courses are in Oregon?
We've identified 3 top-rated private and members-only courses in Oregon. The state has many more total courses, but these represent the best options for visiting golfers.
What is the best private and members-only course in Oregon?
Waverley Country Club (H. Chandler Egan, 1913) is our top-ranked private and members-only course in Oregon with a 4.5 rating.

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