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PORTLAND

Glendoveer Golf & Tennis AREA

region: Portland Area | course type: Public

lendoveer Golf & Tennis is much more playable of the two courses with the fairways Grinch’s Candy Cane Hunt and The Haunted
Gthan its name implies. A stalwart in the being more visually pleasing, with less Forest. These events bring out thousands of
community since its opening in 1926, the trees and larger greens that provide a more families, creating great memories for all.
facility features two 18 hole courses, full playable field for golfers.
service teaching and practice facilities, as In addition, for the past six years, Glendoveer
well as a comprehensive tennis venue with Glendoveer takes pride in being part of the has served as host venue for the Nike Cross
four indoor tennis courts and a staff of tennis East Portland community for over 90 years. Country Nationals running event, which
professionals. The goal is to create a safe, fun environment brings 400 of the top high school runners in
not only for our golf and tennis enthusiasts, the country to complete a unique 5K running
The East Course is viewed by most as the but also for the children and families in the venue set-up throughout the course. In
more difficult test, with tight, tree-lined surrounding area. many ways, Glendoveer Golf & Tennis has
fairways and smaller greens it will require fully embraced new and innovative ways to
accurate approach shots. While the West Throughout the year, Glendoveer hosts a introduce customers to its facility.
Course welcomes beginners and intermediate variety of free events for the community,
players alike and is considered the more some include; Big Screen on the Green, The

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