Page 64 - Golfing Southern California 2015
P. 64
CIAL SECTION
OREGON
Pronghorn
Pronghorn Once on the course you quickly understand how the awards were
won. To say that the course is meticulously maintained would be an
Jack Nicklaus Signature Course understatement, as golfers have actually commented on how they feel
Holes: 18 guilty after taking a divot from the lush fairways. From the tips, this
Par: 72 course presents one of the most challenging rounds of golf you will every
Yards from back tee: 7,379 yards play. You might want to stick with the member tees on the Nicklaus
Course but that is one of the beauties of Pronghorn - you can play
Yards from front tee: 5,256 yards multiple times and see an entirely different course each time depending
upon the tees you play.
Designed to play firm and fast, and surrounded by beautiful landscape
interlaced with lava rocks and mountain vistas, the Jack Nicklaus Sig- Selecting a “signature” hole on this course is quite the task, but the
nature Course at Pronghorn gives golfers the opportunity to play a golf par-5 15th hole is amazing. The hole plays directly toward the Cascades,
course that has earned more awards and accolades than Nicklaus has and it’s a classic risk reward hole. You’re tempted to go for the green in
majors. two simply because the layup leaves you with a blind third shot to the
green in most cases. It’s a beautiful golf hole that really brings your entire
One of the great things about the game of golf is that not only is Pronghorn golf experience into focus with one hole. It’s well thought
each course different, but your experience before you even step foot on out, perfectly manicured and geared toward making your day a memo-
the first tee can also be worlds apart. Pronghorn is one of those courses rable one, which is what awaits at Pronghorn.
that is classified as an “experience” every golfer must go through at least
once. From the moment you drive through the gatehouse you will Pronghorn
quickly realize you are in for a special treat. As you exit your vehicle the 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend
staff is quick to greet you and whisk your clubs off to the driving range 541-693-5300
with grass cut tighter than your wildest dreams. The expansive range, www.pronghornclub.com
practice facility and putting green not only warm up your game for the
challenge that awaits, they also provide a glimpse of how the private golf
club experience was meant to be.
GOLFING
Southern California .com
62
OREGON
Pronghorn
Pronghorn Once on the course you quickly understand how the awards were
won. To say that the course is meticulously maintained would be an
Jack Nicklaus Signature Course understatement, as golfers have actually commented on how they feel
Holes: 18 guilty after taking a divot from the lush fairways. From the tips, this
Par: 72 course presents one of the most challenging rounds of golf you will every
Yards from back tee: 7,379 yards play. You might want to stick with the member tees on the Nicklaus
Course but that is one of the beauties of Pronghorn - you can play
Yards from front tee: 5,256 yards multiple times and see an entirely different course each time depending
upon the tees you play.
Designed to play firm and fast, and surrounded by beautiful landscape
interlaced with lava rocks and mountain vistas, the Jack Nicklaus Sig- Selecting a “signature” hole on this course is quite the task, but the
nature Course at Pronghorn gives golfers the opportunity to play a golf par-5 15th hole is amazing. The hole plays directly toward the Cascades,
course that has earned more awards and accolades than Nicklaus has and it’s a classic risk reward hole. You’re tempted to go for the green in
majors. two simply because the layup leaves you with a blind third shot to the
green in most cases. It’s a beautiful golf hole that really brings your entire
One of the great things about the game of golf is that not only is Pronghorn golf experience into focus with one hole. It’s well thought
each course different, but your experience before you even step foot on out, perfectly manicured and geared toward making your day a memo-
the first tee can also be worlds apart. Pronghorn is one of those courses rable one, which is what awaits at Pronghorn.
that is classified as an “experience” every golfer must go through at least
once. From the moment you drive through the gatehouse you will Pronghorn
quickly realize you are in for a special treat. As you exit your vehicle the 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend
staff is quick to greet you and whisk your clubs off to the driving range 541-693-5300
with grass cut tighter than your wildest dreams. The expansive range, www.pronghornclub.com
practice facility and putting green not only warm up your game for the
challenge that awaits, they also provide a glimpse of how the private golf
club experience was meant to be.
GOLFING
Southern California .com
62
