Best Golf Courses in Bend, Oregon
Bend is Central Oregon's outdoor adventure capital and home to some of the most dramatically situated golf courses in the Pacific Northwest. Volcanic rock formations, ponderosa pine forests, and Cascade Mountain views create a rugged mountain golf experience that feels worlds apart from coastal Oregon.
Bend, Oregon · Jack Nicklaus (2004) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,379 yards
A Jack Nicklaus Signature design at Pronghorn Resort in the high desert east of the Cascades, this course offers panoramic views of Broken Top, the Three Sisters, and Mount Bachelor. The championship layout traverses juniper-studded lava terrain with pristine conditioning at 3,400 feet elevation.
Bend, Oregon · David McLay Kidd (2008) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,298 yards
David McLay Kidd's Scottish links-inspired design on volcanic soil above Bend features firm, fast fescue conditions with panoramic views of Broken Top, South Sister, and Mount Bachelor. The windswept layout rewards creativity and ground-game play uncommon in the Pacific Northwest.
Sunriver, Oregon · Bob Cupp (1995) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,693 yards
Part of Sunriver Resort south of Bend, Crosswater is a Bob Cupp design that plays through meadow, marshland, and along the Deschutes and Little Deschutes rivers. At 7,693 yards from the tips, it is one of the longest resort courses in the Pacific Northwest with Cascade Mountain views throughout.
Powell Butte, Oregon · Peter Jacobsen & Jim Hardy (2007) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,295 yards
A Jacobsen-Hardy design at Brasada Ranch Resort east of Bend, this high desert course features dramatic canyon drops and panoramic views of eight Cascade peaks. The layout traverses juniper-studded rimrock terrain with 300-foot elevation changes that create some of the most dramatic holes in Oregon.
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.
Sunriver, Oregon · John Fought (1999) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 7,012 yards
A John Fought redesign at Sunriver Resort, the Meadows Course offers an accessible mountain resort experience through meadow and pine forest terrain. The layout features views of Mount Bachelor and the surrounding Cascades, with strategic water hazards and well-conditioned bent grass surfaces.
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 · 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.
Bend, Oregon · David McLay Kidd (2008) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,298 yards
A David McLay Kidd design on the southwest edge of Bend, Tetherow is a Scottish-influenced links course set against a dramatic Cascade Mountain backdrop. The windswept layout through native juniper and volcanic terrain features firm-and-fast conditions, massive greens, and sweeping Broken Top and South Sister views.
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.
Redmond, Oregon · John Thronson (1992) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,927 yards
Located at Eagle Crest Resort near Redmond, the Ridge Course features a high desert layout through juniper-studded terrain with expansive views of the Cascade Range. The John Thronson design offers resort-caliber golf with rolling terrain, lava rock features, and Central Oregon's characteristic dry, sunny conditions.
Public Courses in Bend
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Overview
Central Oregon's golf scene revolves around Bend's resort corridor. Pronghorn Resort offers two championship courses (Nicklaus and Fazio designs), while Tetherow Golf Club provides a daring David McLay Kidd links-style layout with Cascade Mountain panoramas. Crosswater at Sunriver, carved through wetlands and old-growth forest along the Deschutes River, and Brasada Ranch's Peter Jacobsen design add further depth. The region's 300 days of sunshine and high-desert climate make for ideal summer golf.
Best Time to Play
June through September is the prime golf season in Bend. The high-desert climate delivers warm, sunny days with low humidity and cool evenings. At 3,600 feet elevation, summer temperatures are pleasant (70s-80s). Most courses close or reduce operations from November through April due to snow.
Travel Tips & Getting There
Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) is the closest commercial airport, 20 minutes north of Bend, with service from several major carriers. Portland (PDX) is 3 hours northwest. Bend's craft brewery scene is nationally recognized — pair your golf with visits to Deschutes Brewery, Boneyard, and 10 Barrel.
Nearest Airport: Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)
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