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400 NW Pro Shop Drive
Bend, OR 97703
541-389-2828
www.riversedgegolfbend.com

Course Details
Designer/Architect:
Robert Muir Graves
18 Holes, Par 72
6,674 yards from blue tees
5,323 yards from forward tees
River’s Edge Golf Course
Practice Facility
All Grass Driving Range www.riversedgegolfbend.com
Putting Green

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

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