Golf in Oregon: Complete Guide
Oregon punches far above its weight in American golf thanks to one transformative resort: Bandon Dunes. With five world-class links courses on the rugged southern coast — including Pacific Dunes, the #1 public course in America — Oregon has become a bucket-list pilgrimage for serious golfers worldwide.
Overview
Oregon's golf identity begins and ends with Bandon Dunes, but the state offers much more. Portland's Pumpkin Ridge hosted Tiger Woods' U.S. Amateur victories. Central Oregon's Bend-Sunriver corridor delivers mountain-and-river golf at Crosswater and Tetherow. The Pacific Northwest's lush forests frame courses throughout the Willamette Valley. And Bandon itself continues to expand — Sheep Ranch (2020) is the latest addition to what may be the finest collection of courses at a single resort in the world.
Top Golf Cities in Oregon
Golf Regions
Bandon Dunes
Five world-class links courses on the rugged southern Oregon coast — America's premier pure golf destination.
Portland/Willamette Valley
Lush forest courses near Portland including Pumpkin Ridge (U.S. Amateur host).
Central Oregon
Bend and Sunriver offer volcanic-soil mountain golf with Cascade Range views.
Best Time to Play
June through September for most of Oregon. Bandon Dunes plays year-round — the coastal climate is surprisingly mild in winter, though windy and wet. Central Oregon (Bend) is best mid-June through September.
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