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October 20th, 2008 — Brookings, OR, golf courses
Salmon Run Golf Course is located in: Brookings, OR
Phone: 877.423.1234
Website: http://www.salmonruninfo.net/
Course History:
This is a truly beautiful course that has won many accolades since it was first built. Most recently, Mike McAllister of Sports Illustrated included it in his special feature, Oregon: 72 Holes in 72 Hours and highly recommended it. It's easy to see why once you arrive. The natural beauty was not destroyed by the course, and in fact, they managed to integrate the course quite well into the existing landscape.
The green fees are actually quite low given the quality of the course and we found our round to be very enjoyable, with just the right amount of challenging play. If you are planning a trip over the border to Oregon, this is the place to stop.
What You Need to Know:
The course frequently runs specials on their website for even more savings on green fees, so we highly recommend stopping by there before you book your tee time. You can call the number above to book, or they do allow for online booking as well.
The course management does specify that twilight times begin at 3pm, and that no coolers are allowed on the course. Each player must all have their own set of clubs, or they can rent one at the pro shop. There is no specific dress code in place, but we still recommend the usual golf attire.
There are several nice inns and resorts in the area that offer special stay and play packages, making this an ideal course to try if you are vacationing in this area. The staff is very friendly and the grill had some truly terrific food. A very nice place to play golf!
Playing Hints:
This is not a terribly difficult course, but it's not easy either. The course designer managed to find that perfect medium in between the two, making it perfect for both novices and pros alike. The main issue that you will be dealing with on several holes are water hazards, but with care and a good aim, you should be able to avoid most of them without too much trouble.
We loved the Azalea Hole, which is the seventh on the course. Completely enclosed with trees, the narrow fairways offer a great challenge. There is a slight slope to the green, which is elevated from the fairway, so bring your best chip shot to this hole.
We also enjoyed the Alder Row Hole which is the fourteenth on the course. This is a fun hole to play, mainly due to the fact that the fairway has a definite slope down. Your best bet is to stick to the left from the tee, but still manage to avoid the trees. From your tee shot, you should have a better lay up to see the hole and avoid the slope.
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Fees:
Rates Effective as of April 1
9-Holes :: $39*
18-Holes :: $64*
* Prices Include Cart
Senior Special Players 55 and over Tuesdays and Thursdays after 1:00PM $32
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October 16th, 2008 — Bend, OR, golf courses
Widgi Creek Golf Club is located in: Bend, OR
Phone: (541) 382-4449
Website: http://www.widgi.com/golf/hours.cfm
Course History:
This is a great place to stop if you will be in the Bend, OR area. We fell in love with this course and can't wait to go back. It is extremely beautiful and we have the time of our life playing the course. It has all the perfect elements that make a golf course great and it is well suited to many different types of players.
Golf Digest has named this among their Best Places to Play year after year, and it is easy to see why this course is so popular.
What You Need to Know:
You can book your tee time by calling the number listed above. This is a very friendly course and you won't have too worry about too many restrictions. The staff are very helpful, the clubhouse is idyllic and the food at the grill was out of this world. There are few courses that can combine all of these vital elements into one great experience, but Widgi Creek manages to do just that and then some.
Playing Hints:
While the course is not terribly difficult, you'll still need to bring your best game with you. Water hazards are plentiful here and the bunkers are positively cavernous. You'll want to do all that you can to avoid both. Accuracy really counts on this course and there is not a lot of room for error.
The sixth hole offers a great challenge. On the surface it looks like an easy par four, but that is anything but true. You'll be really pushing to get par on this hole, thanks to the location of the water hazard and the slope to the fairway. Stay to the right of the fairway to avoid the water and bunkers that are all along the left side of this hole. In addition, the green is raised, so you'll need to have a good chip shot to get anything close to par on this one.
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Fees:
Opening Special - Opening thru April 27th; November 1st to Close
18 and 9 Holes -- $30
Spring and Fall - April 28th thru May 22nd; September 29th thru October 31st
Monday - Thursday
PrimeTime (Before 12:30 pm) (18) $49 ($39) (9) $35 ($35)
Mid Day (12:30 pm to 2:29 pm) (18) $44 ($36) (9) $35 ($35)
TwiLight (2:30 pm to Close) $35 ($35)
Fri, Sat, Sun & Holidays
PrimeTime (Before 12:30 pm) (18) $60 ($48) (9) $45 ($39)
Mid Day (12:30 pm to 2:29 pm) (18) $49 ($39) (9) $39 ($39)
TwiLight (2:30 pm to Close) $39 ($39)
Juniors (17 and Under)
All Times (18) $29 (9) $25
Summer - May 23rd thru September 28th
Monday - Thursday
PrimeTime (Before 12:30 pm) (18) $69 ($55) (9) $49 ($39)
Mid Day (12:30 pm to 3:29 pm) (18) $55 ($44) (9) $44 ($39)
TwiLight (3:30 pm to Close) $39 ($39)
Fri, Sat, Sun & Holidays
PrimeTime (Before 12:30 pm) (18) $84 ($64) (9) $59 ($49)
Mid Day (12:30 pm to 3:29 pm) (18) $69 ($55) (9) $49 ($49)
TwiLight (3:30 pm to Close) $49 ($49)
Juniors (17 and Under)
All Times (18) $29 (9) $25
Cart Rentals
Power Cart
PrimeTime (18) $16 (9) $10
Mid Day (18) $16 (9) $10
TwiLight $10
Pull Cart
All Times $5
Range Tokens
1 Token (approx. 30 Balls) $3
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October 8th, 2008 — Dress code, Myrtle Creek, OR, driving range, golf courses
Myrtle Creek Golf Course is located in: Myrtle Creek, OR
Phone: 888-T-MYRTLE
Website: http://www.myrtlecreekgolf.com/
Course History:
This is a terrific course that offers a wonderful traditional experience with just the right mix of challenge and fun. The course was first opened with 9 holes in 1997, and the back nine were added soon after that. It became known as one of the best places to play golf in the area and the natural beauty of the course is simply incredible.
What You Need to Know:
You can register your tee time by calling the number listed above. At this time they do not offer online booking. The course does ask that golfers were traditional attire while they are here, so please remember collared shirts and nice slacks. They did not state whether shorts were allowed, but the climate here is mild enough you shouldn't need them.
The instruction here is fantastic and the PGA pro on staff was incredibly helpful. The pro shop is a great place to stop by, and we found that the selection was truly wide for a course of this size and in this price range. The practice facility really blew us away and we were more than happy to relax in the awesome clubhouse at the end of our round. One of the nicest facilities on the West Coast and truly worth the trip.
Playing Hints:
The course ranges from more than 6,000 yards on the professional tees, to just under 5,000 on the gold tees, so you should have plenty of room to pick which one will work best for you. We found that the course was very straightforward and only tricky at times.
Although it is a nice, honest course, it is not boring. The spectacular view really made the whole day that more special. You will want to watch out for the bunkers and the water hazards. Accuracy pays with this course. Pay special attention to the sixth hole, it is a deceptively easy Par 4 that requires a lot of finesse and careful aim to make par.
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Fees:
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| Regular 18 holes |
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$45
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$55
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| Myrtle Club Card |
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$29
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$35
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| Regular 9 holes |
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$27
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$35
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| Myrtle Club Card |
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$18
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$21
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| Regular Twilight (after 3:00) |
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$30
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$39
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| Myrtle Club Card (after 2:00) |
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$25
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$29
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| Carts 18 holes (1/2 cart) |
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$15
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$15
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| Myrtle Club Card (1/2 cart) |
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$13
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$13
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| Cart 9 holes (1/2 cart) |
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$8
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$8
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| Myrtle Club Card (1/2 cart) |
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$7
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$7
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| Monday Madness-18 holes |
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$27
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| Myrtle Club Card |
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$21
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| Monday Madness-9 holes |
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$16
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| Myrtle Club Card |
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$14
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| Tuesday Seniors (with ½ cart) |
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$38
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| Myrtle Club Card (1/2 cart) |
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$33
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$38
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$33
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$28
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$23
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$35
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$30
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$39
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$34
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August 26th, 2008 — Bend, Dress code, OR, Robert Muir Graves, golf courses
River's Edge Golf Course is located in: Bend, OR
Phone: 541-389-2828
Website: http://www.riverhouse.com/web/golf/greensfees.htm
Course History:
This is a terrific course located on the Riverhouse Resort that is open to the public and offers some very great rates. It was designed by the famous Robert Muir Graves and offers a championship level of play at executive course rates. It has been named by Golf Digest as one of their best places to play and it is easy to see why.
What You Need to Know:
Since this is a resort course we recommend traditional golf attire. You can register your tee time by calling the number above. During the summer months, the course is quite busy, so it is important to get your slot reserved. The course is open all year round and is a great place for a winter round of golf.
The pro shop is very well stocked and the practice facilities are world class. This is one of our favorite courses in the Bend area, and if you are planning a trip up this way, we highly recommend stopping by for a quick round.
Playing Hints:
Accuracy is key on this course, as it is with an course designed by Graves. The fifth hole is one of the most challenging and you'll need to hit a very long drive to be able to line up your approach to the green, which is hidden behind a very sharp dog leg.
Water hazards make this course all the more interesting and the rough here is definitely rough. You'll really want to work on your long drives as well as improving your short game. This is a course that will require every club in your bag, but you'll have a lot of fun trying to master it.
Fees:
Shoulder Rates (March 1- May 31 and September 22 - Nov 1)
Rates Are Primetime Pre-Twilight Twilight*
Per Person (Dawn - 1PM) (1PM - 3PM) (3PM - Dusk)
18 Holes & Cart $61 N/A $40
18 Holes Walking $46 N/A $30
9 Holes & Cart $39 $39 $39
9 Holes Walking $29 $29 $29
Peak Rates (June 1 - September 21)
Rates Are Primetime Pre-Twilight Twilight*
Per Person (Dawn - 1PM) (1PM - 4PM) (4PM - Dusk)
F - Su/M - Th
18 Holes & Cart $82/76 $65 $49
18 Holes Walking $67/60 $50 $39
9 Holes & Cart $53/47 $53/47 $47
9 Holes Walking $43/37 $43/37 $39
Non-Peak Rates (October 30 - March 16)
River's Edge is open during the winter months, weather permitting.
Greens fees are $33 for 18 holes (unlimited) and $23 for 9 holes.
Add $15 or $10 for power cart weather permitting.
Call in advance for tee times and current weather conditions.
How to Get There:
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From Northern California:
Take I-5 North to Weed, California and take Exit 746 (US 97). Continue North on US 97 for approximately 197 miles into Bend. When in Bend stay left and enter the Bend Parkway. Exit at Revere, go straight through the light and you are now on division St. traveling North. At the next light turn left on Hwy 97. After one light you will see the hotel on your left (west side of Hwy 97) across from the Bend River Mall.
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August 21st, 2008 — Brookings, OR, golf courses, restaurant
Salmon Run Golf Course is Located in Brookings, OR
Phone: (541) 469-4888
Website: http://www.salmonrun.net/
Course History:
This is a truly stunning course where the designers really kept the natural beauty and terrain, making it work for the course instead of plowing everything under. This is one of the most popular courses on the West Coast and it is easy to see why. Mike McAllister of Sport's Illustrated recently gave this course a glowing recommendation so we had to see what it was all about.
What You Need to Know:
The first thing you notice are the incredible greens fees, considering the quality of the course and the surroundings. This has to be one of the most economical courses in the area. You can book your tee time by calling the number above and they do offer an online book service as well. Make sure to check out their website before you reserve your time since they do offer frequent specials and incentives.
The course does not state whether they have a dress code, but we do recommend traditional attire. Soft spikes are not specified, but we always prefer to err on the side of caution. If you need any extra gear, you'll find the pro shop has more than enough selection to outfit just about anyone. We found the clubhouse to be top notch as well.
Playing Hints:
We liked the fact that the course has a special name for each hole and each one really does illustrate what you'll be facing. Our three favorites were: Lombard Street Hole - which is the fourth hole on the course. There is a reason it's named after the famous San Francisco street, you'll think you're back in the Bay Area on this one. There's a 100 foot descent to the green and the cart path is not for the faint of heart.
Next up, we loved Cougar Run, or the 10th hole. This one looks really easy, and the green is really visible. However, it's anything but. On your approach to the green, make sure you don't fall prey to the visual illusion of where the pin is. Take your time and really plan that shot out to get par here.
Last but not least, we fell in love with the Wild Turkey Hole or the 16th hole. We always like to see wildlife and yes - you'll run across several turkey as you try to make par. This is the absolute most difficult hole on the course. You'll want to keep to the right with your tee shot and go a bit short so you don't end up in the creek.
Fees:
Rates Effective as of April 1
9-Holes :: $37*
18-Holes :: $64*
* Prices Include Cart
Senior Special Players 55 and over Tuesdays and Thursdays after 1:00PM $32
CLARIFICATIONS:
Juniors are 17 and under. Age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 7 not allowed on the course.
Twilight begins at 3:00.
June Special: $49.00 for 18 holes of golf or $180 per foursome
All Prices Include Cart
How to Get There:
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From Highway 101 North or South in Brookings, Oregon take the South Bank Chetco River Road turnoff. Follow the South Bank Chetco River approximately 3 miles. Salmon Run is located on the right side of the road.
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August 19th, 2008 — Lessons Available, McKenzie Bridge, OR, golf courses, public course, restaurant
Tokatee Golf Course is located in McKenzie Bridge, OR
Phone: 800-452-6376
Website: http://www.tokatee.com/
Course History:
The name Tokatee means, "Place of Restful Beauty," and there are few places on earth that embody this phrase as closely as this course does. This is a rare course that was inspired and built by the nearby residents and they shaped a course that has gone down in history as a favorite among pros and novices alike.
What You Need to Know:
You can register your tee time using their online system or by calling the number listed above. They do offer frequent specials on their website, and you can even get a free round of golf, so we highly recommend stopping by there first before you call.
This is a family run course and we found it to be very relaxed and laid back. You won't have to worry too much about dress code here, but we still recommend a nice sleeved shirt and shorts. Denim is pretty much frowned on, even at public courses, so it's best to leave that at home.
The Pro Shop is simply terrific and offers a wide selection, as well as a very cute little coffee shop, lessons and a whole lot more. The catering service onsite is terrific and we loved the box lunches you can take out on the course. If you prefer to eat in, they've got a great menu with traditional, good Old American food like hamburgers, hot dogs and everything else you'd expect from a great family place like this.
Playing Hints:
While this is a fun course, don't let it fool you. It can get pretty difficult at times. However, even novices can master it with a little practice and pros find it still challenging enough to offer them a very good game.
The course layout is pretty straightforward, but accuracy is still key to getting par here. Watch out for the numerous bunkers that are filled with White Idaho sand - they are incredibly tricky. The fourteenth hole is one of the biggest challenges on the course. As you approach the green, make sure you don't overhit the ball. There's a big lake just waiting on the other side and it is notorious for pulling your ball right in.
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Fees:
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Regular Greens Fees
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| 18 Holes |
$42.00
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| 9 Holes |
$24.00
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Electric Cart Fees
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| 18 Holes |
$30.00
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| 9 Holes |
$18.00
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| Trail Fee |
$40.00
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Special Rates
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10 Play Card
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| 18 Holes |
$300.00
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| 9 Holes |
$180.00
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Valid weekdays, with starting times one week of less advance.
Valid weekends prior to May 13th and after September 16th
Starting times after 4:00 p.m. the day before the day of play
Only one person per card
Not valid for tournaments
Card good for one year from date of purchase
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Twilight Rates
Sunday-Thursday after 2 PM
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| 18 Holes |
$30.00
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| 9 Holes |
$18.00
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College Student
Valid September 19th - June 1st (Non Summer)
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| 18 Holes |
$22.00
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| 9 Holes |
$12.00
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Spring/Fall Rates
February - May 12th
September 17th - November 15th
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18 Holes
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9 Holes
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| Monday - Thursday |
$32.00
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$18.00
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| Friday - Sunday |
$36.00
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$20.00
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