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OREGON GOLF & TRAVEL GUIDE 2019

River’s Edge Golf Course

www.riversedgegolfbend.com

f all the unique settings for a golf course in Central
Oregon, River’s Edge in Bend tops the list. Carved
Oout of the lava rock and natural landscape near the
Deschutes River, this 18-hole layout offers a challenging
and unforgettable golf experience that complements the
incredible surrounding scenery and dramatic elevation
changes.
River’s Edge plays to a maximum distance of 6,674 yards
from the tips. The forward tees provide a more manageable
length of 5,323 yards, giving players of all abilities a
reasonable test. An even mix of dogleg left and dogleg right
holes require consistency off the tee, and water features
come into play on more than half the holes. The greens
are elevated, which places an emphasis on hitting quality
approach shots.
To many players, the 344 yard par-4 6th is one of the
facility’s most memorable holes, requiring an accurate
tee-shot, followed by a forced carry approach over
a water feature to an elevated green protected on the
right side by a 25 foot waterfall. A par on this hole is
definitely an accomplishment! Additional highlights include
the 216 yard par-3 16th, a setting that perfectly encapsulates
the signature elevation changes featured throughout the
round. The hole requires careful club selection (i.e. club
down!) to a green complex that is situated some 300 feet
below the tee!
The friendly staff and manicured fairways along with
some of the best greens in Central Oregon, have earned
River’s Edge high marks on serval ratings sites. For the
adventurous, GolfBoards are available to rent, giving
players an alternative to traditional transportation,
while providing a riding “experience” within a golfing
experience. At River’s Edge Golf Course, an affordable,
one-of-a-kind opportunity awaits the traveling golfer, and
the local player alike, right in the heart of Bend.

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