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THE RESORT AT RUNNING Y RANCH 5500 Running Y Rd., Klamath Falls OR
541-850-5500 | www.runningy.com
ccording to Golf Advisor’s 2017 ratings, lakes, winds through woodlands, crisscrosses horseback riding May through September,
Athe course at Running Y comes in number Payne Canyon, and offers Scottish-style weather permitting .
two of about 180 signature Arnold Palmer mounding on the final holes.
courses in the world and is his only course in Offsite, the region offers myriad adventures,
Oregon . When Palmer played there, he said, Onsite opportunities abound . From bike and including hiking and biking trails, Tule
"The Running Y Ranch Golf Course showcases walking trails, to a fitness gym, to Sandhill Spa Lake National Monument (site of a WWII
the spectacular natural landscape of Oregon’s to the Sports Center with volleyball, pickleball, internment camp), Crater Lake National Park,
beautiful unspoiled outback . …you will and basketball courts and horseshoe pits, Crater Lake Zipline, Favell Museum, Lava
play beside lakes, woodlands and into Payne you’ll find no excuse to avoid exercise, indoors Beds National Monument, Lake of the Woods
Canyon on the back ." Golfers from around the or out. Roe Outfitters stands ready to book and other mountain lakes . In nearby Klamath
world travel to play the course, one of Palmer’s kayaking, canoeing, hunting, boating, fishing, Falls you will enjoy cultural venues, historic
“Sweet 16 .” With more than 300 days of and snowshoeing outings . Birding expeditions, sights, festivals, dining opportunities and more .
sunshine a year, you’re unlikely to be rained too—last year, a white-headed woodpecker
out . The challenging course wraps around was spotted . Reservations can be made for

CENTENNIAL GOLF CLUB 1900 N. Phoenix Rd., Medford OR
877-893-4653 | www.centennialgolfclub.com

he best of Southern Oregon golf is on Total course yardage ranges from 5,244 yards for weddings and events . With full-service
Tdisplay at Centennial Golf Cub, which to over 7,300 yards, offering players of all amenities, including catering and multiple
opened in 2006 to rave reviews by players and abilities a fair test of golf . To many, the 452- venue options, the ideal weather that often
golf publications alike . Located in Medford, the yard par-4 3rd is regarded as the facility’s blesses the Rogue Valley year-round make a
course was designed by two-time PGA TOUR signature hole . Well-bunkered and playing destination to Centennial Golf Club definitely
winner, and native Oregonian, John Fought . uphill to a challenging green complex, the hole worth the trip .
Centennial Golf Club is a traditional links- is one of the most difficult tests in the region.
style layout, with rolling hills offering scenic
views and capturing vistas of the surrounding In addition to great golf, Centennial has
mountains in all directions . also become a popular regional location

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