saltineamerican

i know, i know, i know...this course gets downgraded for conditioning...and there were some holes on the back that suffered a lack of fairway grass...and they could certainly run the mowers out a bit to make the place look clean...but i had a blast! the front was in very good shape, especially the fairways...the greens were a bit sandy due to being punched maybe 3 weeks ago...but the layout on the front was a lot of fun...and the back offered a fun challenge...
i drove in from bastrop, and i didnt feel like i was disappointed at all...imho, it's worth playing once or twice a year w/ a 44mi drive...

visiting daughter in bend...we played...from the very 1st hole you are hurled into a world of sight and sound...a dimension of golf so unusual and visually appealing...do not adjust the loft on your clubs...you have entered: the twilight rate zone!
ok, that was stupid. this course immediately became our top 5 favorite! it's exciting to stand on the tee, look down, and be blown away by what lies before you! and every single hole is a compelling flight into golf fantasy! there is not a single boring hole on this course! even #10, which is a straight ahead, uphill adventure with no trees, was awesome!
the staff was really down to earth, very helpful, chatted briefly, directed us to the range, putting area, 1st tee, etc...all the things a 1st-timer needs to know...
club rentals were nike, which i selected, and some off-brand called titleist, or something like that. lol

what a staff. what a course. do yourself a big favor. if you are ever in the bend area. get on this course!

oh yeah...almost aced #14, a 150yd par 3...which only added to the excitement of the layout...

definitely a shot-maker's course...you gotta be on it! and if you are, you will be rewarded!
i don't think there's a boring hole on the course...interesting layout...plus you're getting 2 courses in one, as the back 9 plays quite different than the front...staff was extra great!
i will be back! there are several holes that require my attention...lol...
#18 is a real 'go for it' hole! also, there's a short par 4 that is a 90deg dogleg left...i went for it, and just missed an eagle chip! and just missed the dang birdie putt!
really a fun course!

very interesting visual layout, and a ton of fun to play!

the back 9 was a blast! for the price, it's a good deal. might play it again just for the back!