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Juniper Golf Course
region: Central | course type: Public
uniper Golf Course is one of many multiple tee options, and impressive rating and Mt. Washington) can be enjoyed
Jfantastic courses you will find in Central make Juniper a comparable test to many throughout the round.
Oregon. Located in beautiful Redmond, of its high desert neighbors, many feel the
just fifteen minutes north of Bend, its design features offered by the course and For a facility of its caliber, Juniper Golf
most recent iteration debuted in 2005 after its varied layout rank it amongst the more Course is surprisingly affordable. The
relocating from land several miles north challenging in the area. The minimalist facility’s casual dining experience, The
of the original site. Upon opening, the approach implemented in the construction, View Tap & Grill, complements a great day
facility was immediately recognized as maintaining much of the natural and native of golf with seven-days-a-week service,
one of “America’s Best New Courses” by beauty, lava and rock outcroppings can play offering daily specials and indoor/outdoor
Golf Digest in 2006, with much fanfare a prominent role in recovery from wayward seating, depending on the time of year.
and support from the local and regional drives. Its consistently maintained, and Coupled with a full service practice facility,
community. generously portioned fairways and putting and programs aimed to encourage player
surfaces make for a fair test of golf. And, development and camaraderie within the
Designed by John Harbottle, the course as is consistent with much of the links local community, Juniper Golf Course will
plays to a maximum distance of 7,200 yards experiences available in Central Oregon, satisfy the avid golfer’s expectation of a
from tips (par 72), and carries a course stunning views of the neighboring Cascade great product at a great price.
rating of 74.0. Though total distance, peaks (Mt. Bachelor, Broken Top, Sisters,
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