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Wildhorse Resort & Casino

region: Eastern | course type: Public

plush, green oasis in the vast, rolling are spread out enough that no matter what tournaments. The 18th hole, however,
A wheat fields of northeastern Oregon, level golfer you are, the course is neither retains the most acclaim as one of the
the golf course at Wildhorse Resort & remarkably difficult nor inordinately toughest finishing holes in the region—a
Casino is endlessly inviting. Located in easy. Expert players enjoy the fast greens 474 yard par 4, flanked with water on the
Pendleton, the par-72 design is elegantly during prime golf season (April through right and a challenging bunker on the left.
punctuated with over 60 white sand September) and players of all levels enjoy This last hole can be a game changer.
bunkers and five sparkling lakes. The the refreshing wide-open vistas of the
course, which ranges from 5,718 to 7,112 Blue Mountains year-round. Off the course, the original clubhouse
yards, is readily playable by both novices was demolished in 2018 and a new one
and experts. Admired for its impeccably maintained reopened in 2019. The larger structure
fairways and challenging greens, includes an expanded pro shop, locker
With generous fairways that are viewable Wildhorse Golf Course has played host to rooms, a full bar, a restaurant and banquet
from any and all trouble areas, the tees many major OGA, OPGA and PNWPGA room overlooking the 18th hole, and patio

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