Best Public Golf Courses in Oregon

Portland, Oregon · Bob Cupp (1992) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,839 yards

Host of the 1996 U.S. Amateur (Tiger Woods won) and 2015 U.S. Women's Open, Ghost Creek is the public course at Pumpkin Ridge near Portland. The Bob Cupp design winds through dense Pacific Northwest forest with ferns, creeks, and towering Douglas firs creating a lush woodland atmosphere.

Aurora, Oregon · John Fought & Robert Cupp (1995) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,931 yards

A Fought-Cupp collaboration south of Portland, Langdon Farms is consistently rated among the top public courses in Oregon. The links-influenced layout through open farmland features deep pot bunkers, native fescue, and the Willamette Valley's characteristic wind, creating a strategic test that rewards creativity.

Aloha, Oregon · Bob Cupp (1997) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,827 yards

A Bob Cupp design in the Tualatin Valley west of Portland, the Reserve North Course winds through mature Oregon trees with vineyard views and the Tualatin Mountains as a backdrop. The accessible public layout offers a refined parkland experience with well-maintained bent grass surfaces and strategic bunkering.

Redmond, Oregon · Gene Bunny Mason (1952) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,568 yards

A classic high desert public course in Redmond, Juniper Golf Club has served Central Oregon golfers since 1952. The layout through juniper trees and desert terrain offers panoramic Cascade views, affordable pricing, and a welcoming community atmosphere that embodies small-town Oregon golf.

Bend, Oregon · Brian Whitcomb (1996) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,003 yards

A Brian Whitcomb design on the south side of Bend, Lost Tracks offers accessible public golf through ponderosa pine forest with Cascade Mountain views. The straightforward layout provides a welcoming experience for all skill levels while the mountain scenery and pine-scented air elevate the round.