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Oregon - A Golf and Recreation Paradise
With a variety of terrain and climates, a firm grip as one of the top golf Magazine, for your next trip to the
an abundance of majestic scenery and destinations in the country . Here are Beaver State, also known as a Pacific
some of the finest courses to be found a few recommendations, courtesy of wonderland .
anywhere, Oregon has developed our sister publication Golfing Oregon
PRONGHORN 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend OR
877-214-4797 | www.pronghornresort.com
erhaps no other facility has had a greater The Nicklaus Signature Course was the first to The Fazio Championship Course is available
Pimpact on the Central Oregon golf open in 2004, with the Tom Fazio Championship for play as a guest of a member or on limited
community over the past ten years than Course following in 2006 . Voted #6 in Golf reciprocal request . Immaculate maintenance,
Pronghorn Resort . Opened in 2004, the Digest’s “The Best Golf Courses in Oregon and a minimalist approach to the design, gives
property features two world-class golf courses, for 2018,” the Nicklaus Signature Course is the golfer a sense that the natural surrounds and
fine dining, spa services, and overnight available for play to the public as well as to landscaping remain largely untouched . Though
amenities that make it an ideal destination for resort guests . The more challenging of the two the Fazio Championship Course is a bit more
the avid golfer . The high desert backdrop will tracks, the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course has player friendly, with both courses immaculate
appeal to both the links lover and the outdoor been selected more than once by the USGA to conditioning and unwavering attention to detail
enthusiast, as skiing, biking, and fishing can be host US Open qualifying events . are a hallmark of the Pronghorn experience .
found within minutes of the facility .
WILDHORSE 46510 Wildhorse Blvd., Pendleton OR
800-654-9453 | www.wildhorseresort.com
ildhorse Resort & Casino is not far of the surrounding Blue Mountains puts a to any golfer .
Wfrom several large cities, and well golfer at peace . Wildhorse Resort boasts a 10-story luxury
worth the drive! hotel with over 300 rooms . The resort
The course is dotted with five lakes and 66 amenities will keep any visitor entertained for
The home to acclaimed Wildhorse Golf sandy bunkers, and can play challenging days, including a vast array of dining options,
Course, Wildhorse Resort & Casino is enough to host championships where the a state-of-the-art 3D Cineplex, indoor
centrally located in Pendleton, Oregon— Pacific Northwest’s best golfers compete. swimming pool and massive 20,000-square-
between the bigger cities of Portland, Wildhorse is modeled after the traditional foot gaming floor. Wildhorse is also well
Spokane, and Boise. Nestled on a gorgeous Scottish style links with deep bunkers and tall suited to host large outings or a simple
high desert plateau in Pendleton, the par 72 fescue grass. With five sets of tees, including weekend getaway . Known for its mild fall
gem offers 7,112 spectacularly manicured new forward tees that play around 5,100 and spring weather, Eastern Oregon enjoys
yards . This oasis with panoramic views yards, Wildhorse is player friendly and caters 300 days of sunshine .
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