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River’s Edge Golf Course CENTRAL

region: Eastern | course type: Public

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

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