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championship events and a Champions Tour Pronghorn Resort is also just 15 on-site and enjoy fine dining at Cascada or I
Major held at the course over recent years. It’s minutes from Bend – and home to two of Central head back into Bend and Worthy Brewing
a Bob Cupp design that stretches out to 7,600 Oregon’s most highly-acclaimed courses. – the world’s only brewery with a full-sized O
yards over 600 acres of heathland. The Jack Nicklaus Signature telescope. N
Course is no. 36 on Golf Digest’s Top 100
After the round, settle your bets with a quick list while the private Tom Fazio Course Don’t let your visit to Central Oregon
nine at Caldera Links, an immaculate was voted no. 13 on Golfweek’s list of Best escape without a stop at Black Butte
short course that will test your iron game, Residential Courses. Ranch, near Sisters. The breathtaking
before lunch at Carson’s American Kitchen Cascades loom large over this golf
at the resort. After lunch, choose another 18 The courses cut through the natural setting of destination community of two amazing
to complete the day. The Woodlands lava rock outcroppings within an ancient juniper courses over 1,800 acres. John Fought
Course is a Robert Trent Jones Jr design forest. You’ll use the snow-capped Three renovated The Glaze Meadow
that winds through the forest in Sunriver. Water Sisters Mountains in the distance as targets on Course in 2012 while The Big
is abundant here as well, with unique lava rock this fast and firm course that features some of Meadow Course was named by
outcroppings making for a scenic track. The the finest putting surfaces on which you’ll ever Golf Magazine as One of the Best Courses
Meadows Course is another gem, having roll the ball. You Can Play in Oregon in 2013. Luxury
hosted several NCAA Championship events vacation homes, tennis courts, horseback
and the PGA Professional Championship. The From the pristine practice area to the pro shop, riding, pools and more await at this family-
John Fought design pays tribute to the great Pronghorn is a true luxury golf experience focused destination resort.
American golf courses from the 1920s and 30s in Central Oregon. It has the feel of a gated
with its aesthetic grace, while its dramatic use Tuscan village including a 55,000-square-foot
of directional and forebunkers serve up ample clubhouse, recreational centre, spa, vacation Central Oregon Visitors Association
challenges for golfers of all skill levels. rentals and a brand new lodge. For dinner, stay www.visitcentraloregon.com

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