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4.2
382 Reviews (382)
5 Stars
108
4 Stars
181
3 Stars
67
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
95.2%
Recommend this course
347 out of 382 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.4
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
14 out of 14 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.2%
Recommend this course
50 out of 52 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6902 yards
Slope 139
Rating 74.0
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Great Blue Course - Heron Lakes
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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Fairways Winter Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Shirts must be worn on the premises at all times.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Oregon (2023 #17)

Reviews

4.2
382 Reviews (382)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Watching the Game 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 24
Bunkers 22
Undulating Greens 13
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 15
Locals 15
Walkers 13
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 22
Near the Airport 16
Worth the Drive 11

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Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Perfect weather
Walked

Great course, better without the geese

Greens in good shape, but the amount of goose droppings everywhere, including the greens was a challenge. On 17 there were hundreds of geese on the green as we were making our approach shots, it was both an amazing site and not conducive to good golf.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 67
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked

Very sloppy

Pace of play was fine, but the course conditions were terrible.
Very sloopy in the fairways, standing water
But the greens in good condition

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

The greens were spectacular!

A friend and I booked an afternoon, mid-week round and were really happy with the course, especially the condition of the greens. The staff were welcoming and the rate was very reasonable. We were happy with the pace of play. Lastly, the greens were super fast and in great condition for the 3rd week of February, in Oregon. We highly recommend Heron Lakes!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace was bad

Pace was bad in spite of Marshall driving up to us on 9th tee box. We let him know which group it was backing everyone up. Still a five plus hour round. Only so much a marshall can do but come on people! If you see that everyone is waiting two groups to a tee box behind you and there’s no one ahead for two fairways—you are the problem.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth the money

The pace issue is not specific to this course. Play here frequently and honestly it’s better than most of the other Portland courses. Easy recommendation for any one looking for a good deal.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 162
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Highly recommend this course !

No disappointment needed, everything was great from the staff to the course maintenance. I really enjoyed my time spent on the blue course. Many holes with water and sand traps makes for a good challenge for every level of experience. Wide fairways makes it great for playing every angle. Easy to find your golf ball with short and maintained grass. I can not complain about this course! I'll be back soon , bet !! Staygreen@lockinprofits.com

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 162
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Blue

Only had light for 13 holes..but enjoyed the course and will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Day to Play

Pace of play was surprisingly fast, and it was a cool summer day. Overall condition was good. A fun day

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Hot

Great course. 100 degree day would of liked to of seen the drink cart person. Greens were very hard, which made approach shots very difficult. Enjoyed the course. Would play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Public Course

Really enjoy the Great Blue. Good layout, lots of water, challenging, but not so difficult it is not enjoyable.

The ONLY comment was pace of play. We were held up by group in front of us on every shot, no one in front of them and took 4 1/2 hours early morning tee time. I can only imagine how this slowed the rest of the day. We dew sweepers should be required to keep pace!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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