Lives
Salem, OR
Handicap
5-9
Age
35-44
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

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Average Rating

4.5
4.5
Total 25 Reviews

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25 Reviews
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
24
Not Recommended Courses
1
Helpful Votes Count
11
Not Helpful Votes Count
5
First Review
07/28/2014
Last Review
08/20/2021

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Sylvania Country Club

Played On 08/17/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Oregon Advisor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Where Jack Met Arnie.

I recently had the pleasure of playing this classic country club tucked in the suburbs of Toledo, OH. The story goes that Jack first saw Arnie here on a rainy day many years ago. Arnie was beating golf balls in the rain and Jack was in a mild state of shock.

Anyway, the golf course is fantastic. Sylvania Country Club is exactly what I envision in a country club. Quiet, surrounded by trees, and a fantastically well cared for golf course. The greens were perfect, the course was fun(and tough), and even the neighbors were over the top friendly when my ball ventured into their yards.

If you get a chance to play this course you won't be disappointed, it was a wonderful walk on a hot August day, but worth it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Sheep Ranch

Played On 07/10/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Oregon Advisor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

The Next Great Bandon Dunes Course

Adding a fifth great course to the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort seems like a monumental task. But they may have done everything right to be the perfect compliment to the other four phenomenal courses.

The Sheep Ranch is a fabled piece of property that has existed North of Old Mac for years. The cliff line and views have always been utterly fantastic. So now to see it finally come to life with a full 18 holes golf course was amazing. Nearly 9 greens on the water and views of the ocean on almost every single hole including the clubhouse.

The course itself is still very young, the greens were slow but showing tons of promise. The routing and lack of sand bunkers make for a very fun round as this could end up being the easiest course at the resort. But there is a secret weapon for the Sheep Ranch, the wind can turn this course into the most difficult as there is zero protection and almost always wind of some kind.

You won't find too many courses that are more fun and and a course that compliments a resort that is already the best in the world.

Go play it. Just do it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate

Langdon Farms Golf Club

Played On 01/14/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Oregon Advisor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Best Public Course in Portland

Langdon Farms is a good solid golf course that is especially great in the winter because of conditions. The course plays firm and lush even with wet weather.

They also have a great clubhouse, with great people, good food, etc.

They always try to keep people moving quickly, but they also have a lot of tournaments so pace of play can be a struggle sometimes.

With the farm card, you get discounts and amenities that are perfect for a weekend golfer.

The only downside is the course gets a ton of play, and pace of play can be slow at times. Overall great course and value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Oregon Advisor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Fun, Challenging and Affordable

Over the last few years, The Reserve North Course has become my go to local course. They dropped their prices which made a big difference as far as playing it more often.

The course itself is fun and challenging, the greens are generally in good shape and pace of play has even improved over the years.

The clubhouse and food is also very good, much better than most public courses on both accounts.

My only issue with these courses is how wet and soft they are, year round. In the winter it's almost unplayable, in the summer they like to keep everything green so the fairways and greens are soft, a lot of balls will actually plug in the fairway. I can live with it, but less water would be good.

Overall, this is one of the best public offerings within 20 miles of Portland, enjoy!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Oregon Advisor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Spectacular Experience, One of Oregon's Best!

For year's I had been pondering the best way to play Pronghorn's private course designed by Tom Fazio. I'd been looking forward to it for years. Last Saturday it finally came to fruition thanks to a friend who is a member at Illahe Hills CC.

I knew the experience would be good, but it ended up being perfect. I could not have asked for better weather, course conditions, caddie and company.

I could go on and on about it, but you'll have to imagine a perfectly maintained course from tee to green, in a desert, with no one else around. The quietest and most comfortable round I've ever played. Our forecaddie John was amazing, he knew the greens, he knew the course, and he was a perfect 4th person to enjoy 18 holes with.

If you ever get a chance to play, make it happen. It's not cheap but it will provide for amazing memories.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Oregon Advisor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

A Great Golf Experience in Oregon

It took years for me to finally play here, but now after 2-3 rounds it's easily one of my favorite in Oregon.

The greens are always in perfect condition, regardless of time of year. But in the summer and fall the course is just perfect from tee to green. Not only that but it's a fun layout with gettable par 5's. Plenty of risk reward and fun holes.

The experience is also superior to any public course, even as a guest. The range is quiet, everyone is very friendly and everything is as it should be for a private club.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Pasatiempo Golf Club

Played On 07/08/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Oregon Advisor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Living Up to the Hype!

After years of thinking about Pasatiempo I finally took the plunge and made a weekend out of playing it. The course was fantastic, the views, course layout, and greens presented a tough but fair golf course. Besides a few holes where we just weren't sure where the fairway went, it was fantastic. Highly recommended crossing this off your bucket list!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Salem Golf Club

Played On 09/15/2016
2.0
Oregon Advisor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Major Let-down

Salem Golf club used to be one of my old favorites, started playing here 20 years ago in high school and usually go back at least once a year.

Unfortunately it has never been in worse shape than it is right now. It's mid September and the course should be firm and green, instead it's desert fairways or swampy near the greens. Irrigation is a joke there, obviously no one is checking anything.

The greens were plugged about a week before we played, that is okay, it happens twice a year. But the greens were still obviously diseased or burnt out in places. Poor efforts on the greens.

Maybe the most pathetic part of the round was each tee box. Hadn't been mowed in weeks, massive divots that don't get sanded or seeded ever. Hitting driver out of the rough basically.

I'm tired of the lack of effort, starting from ownership being too cheap to hire the right people.

I doubt I'll be playing here on my own dime unless something changes drastically.

PS this wasn't a one time deal. The last 3 years have been the same experience in August/Sept.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 09/27/2016

Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent visit at Salem. We are always striving to improve customer and course experience. We hope you can visit the course in the future to give it another chance. Have a great day.

Waverley Country Club

Played On 06/16/2016
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Oregon Advisor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

Top Notch Golf

Waverley CC is one of those Oregon bucket list courses, partially due to it's history and partially due to it's exclusivity. I finally got to play it in June of 2016.

The course is absolutely perfection. Maintained right in every way. The staff, clubhouse and everything was just right.

The course itself was challenging and scenic. With multiple holes near or in view of the water. The greens were perfect and quick, tee boxes immaculate.

The entire experience was perfect and above expectations. If you get a chance, go play it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Crosswater at Sunriver Resort

Played On 10/03/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Oregon Advisor
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

One of the Best in Oregon

I finally got my chance to play Crosswater this fall, and despite some odd and terrible weather still left very fond of this course. The setting alone had us feeling alone out in a meadow with views of the mountains. The course itself was gorgeous, fun and immaculately well maintained. Crosswater is fair, but the greens are fast. Fairways and greens are as true as it gets. I LOVE this course. I want to go back every year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Brasada Canyons Golf Course

Played On 07/23/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Oregon Advisor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Incredible Top to Bottom!

I've been wanting to play Brasada for awhile now, I had heard nothing but great things. I finally had an opportunity in July and it did not disappoint.

First and foremost, even the drive up, the resort, the restuarant patio are all so scenic and serene. You can see for miles and feels like you've left civilization. Once you get on the course, the views of the mountains never end.

The course itself is spread out through the desert. You rarely ever see another hole from the hole you're on. The fairways and greens are in great shape, very playable. Just don't hit it in the desert.

It's one of those places you just have to go play. So go play it. ASAP.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Oregon Advisor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fantastic Golf in North Portland

Had a chance to finaly experience Columbia Edgewater CC last week with a member. It did not disappoint.

The course was in great shape, tees and greens perfect, greens were fast and pure. All of the big old trees make you feel like you're all by yourself at times.

The staff, clubhouse, and practice area are all top notch as well.

Overall a wonderful experience!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Bandon Trails

Played On 02/16/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Oregon Advisor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

A Unique Change from the Rest

I was able to finally play Bandon Trails this week, not only was it a stark difference from the rest of the courses on property, it was a ton of fun and very difficult.

For the majority of your time on Trails, you forget you are at the ocean. There is plenty of solitude, but the course itself still has that links feel to it. It can be a wild ride at times, but very fun.

There were some very quirky and unique holes, plenty of monstrous bunkers and tough shots, I would say Trails is the toughest of the 4 courses.

We were incredibly lucky with the weather, 70 degrees and perfection, that also led to a bit of a slow round, nearly 5 hours.

Overall Trails is a must play, although I did miss the ocean at times, and I would probably rank Trails as my 3rd or 4th favorite course at Bandon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Bandon Dunes

Played On 02/15/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Oregon Advisor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Bandon Dunes, The Original and the Best

Sunday I had the great pleasure of finally playing the original course at Bandon Dunes Resort. After a short 4 hour drive from Portland we played in the afternoon. It was a stunning and borderline ridiculous day at Bandon. There was a little bit of wind, but overall the day was perfect.

The course itself was a ton of fun. Starting on 1 near the clubhouse felt drastically different than some of the ocean courses. There are so many unique inland holes, and then a handful of stunning ocean holes. The entire round felt fluid and fun, and very tricky at times with wind gusts near the ocean.

I felt like there was something so ancient about this course, it felt like it really had been there for a million years. At this point, I put Bandon Dunes and Pacific Dunes right up there as my two favorites on property.

I love this place and cannot wait to go back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

OGA Golf Course

Played On 10/19/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Oregon Advisor
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Decent Price, Decent Track

I've played the OGA course many times, in the summer the greens are usually in great shape and the course itself is also in great shape.

Yesterday, even after minimal rain last week and a dry summer, the course was already soggy. Greens showed a lot of play and were pretty slow. I also think it's time they take a hard look at the tee boxes, almost every one is crowned now and not flat. Makes tee shots a bit frustrating sometimes.

Overall though the course is fun, and difficult at times. The price is right for October, at $35 for OGA members, you can't beat that.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Tetherow Golf Club

Played On 10/04/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Oregon Advisor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Scenic, Challenging and Worth Trying

Let me just start by saying Tetherow is a very tough course. Fairways are hard and fast, and the greens have huge undulations and they are lightning quick. Many times a 3-putt is a reasonable result.

This last weekend the weather in Bend was stunning. 80 degrees and perfect. We began our round with a little wind but that died down soon after. Tetherow is also very dry right now, the fairways were even harder than usual. Everything was in good condition and the greens had mostly recovered from issues early on in the summer.

Overall the greens were true, the course can feel unfair sometimes though. It's not for the faint of heart, and not really for amateurs or those real loose off the tee.

It's worth playing to say you've played it, but not something you'd play a lot unless you want your ego bruised!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Persimmon Country Club

Played On 09/13/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Oregon Advisor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Track outside of Portland

I played Persimmon first, many years ago when it was public. Last weekend I played it in peak conditions and the course was fun and challenging.

The greens here are lightning quick. Almost unfairly fast as putts and chips can roll completely off the green a lot.

The course overall is in good shape, the clubhouse and staff are great, wonderful views of Mt. Hood as well.

Make sure you get a cart, the course is not walkable. Bring plenty of balls too, it's tight and difficult at times.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Salish Cliffs Golf Club

Played On 09/09/2014
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Oregon Advisor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Stunning New Washington State Course

Salish Cliffs has been open for about 2 years but already ranks 2nd on Golf Digests top public courses in Washington State. There is plenty of competition too, new and old.

Golf Digest is right, this course is stunning. The architecture is off the charts, major elevation changes, views of the surrounding forest, plus that feeling that you're the only ones out there.

The tee boxes, fairways and greens are impeccable. Perfectly maintained leading to a stellar golf experience.

We were the first ones out, and as a two-some it still took us some time to get around the course. Every hole was enjoyable though, completely worth the trip.

At roughly $90 per round, you'll pay more than some public courses in the area, but the price is low compared to other top public courses in the state.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Oregon Advisor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

At its Peak in the Summer

For years I've played Pumpkin Ridge occasionally in the fall or spring, the course does not hold up well in wet conditions. This was my first time playing in peak August conditions.

First and foremost the tee boxes, fairways and greens were in fantastic shape. The greens were especially true and firm.

The course itself can be difficult if you are errant off the tee, it's important to play smart on a lot of the holes. The course is also very walkable and getting out early means getting done in 3 hrs and 40 minutes.

Overall, the facilities are great, course is great, but it is a bit of a drive from Portland, and it's pricy in the peak times as well. Try to find a deal online if possible.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

TPC Harding Park - Harding Course

Played On 08/22/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Oregon Advisor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good Experience, but Lacking Some Details

First of all, to set up my review, this was my first time at Harding, and I came from out of town.

The course itself is visually very appealing, those Monterey Cypress trees are so cool, and the views of the lake on the back nine. Also the course and greens looked very nice.

The reality once we began was that the course was wet, we were told not to drive the carts on the course at all, cart paths only. Which made our groups slower than even walking. The greens looked great but they were also very slow.

It also irked me a bit that the rate for out of towners is $175, but locals pay $60. Seems like a bit of a high disparity. Out of towners should pay $90-100.

Overall the course was a fun experience, especially knowing the PGA will be here in 2020. Our lunch after golf was also very good and the people were pretty friendly overall as well.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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