5500 Running Y Road, Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601, US
(541) 850-5500
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About Running Y Ranch Resort

Running Y Ranch Resort is located in Klamath Falls, Oregon on a 3,600-acre ranch at the foothills of the Cascade Mountain range in southern Oregon. Accommodations include an 82-room lodge, custom homes and chalets for larger groups, up to a 10-bedroom luxury home. The 18-hole golf course was designed by Arnold Palmer and has made the Golfers Choice list for Oregon as well as Top 25 Course Conditions in the U.S. In addition to the 7,138-yard design, there is a natural grass putting course, driving range and academy. Outdoor adventures include day trips to Crater Lake National Park (an hour's drive away) and Klamath Lake for scenic hike and bike trails. Nearby lakes and rivers can also be explored by kayak or enjoy a fishing excursion. At Running Y Ranch is an extensive sports center that has outdoor tennis courts, basketball, fitness center with cardio classes and weight room. Other leisure activities include an arcade, air hockey, billiards, table tennis and more.

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★★
Acres3600
Year Opened1998
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsCasual, Bar
Room TypesRoom, Suite
PoolIndoor
Short CourseYes
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Running Y Ranch Resort

Reviews

4.1
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Great course!!!

I've lived an hour away and have missed out on a rare gem in southern Oregon. Almost every hole could be a signature hole.. I could not stop taking pictures! The greens were fast and true. And the course overall was in tournament condition! I can't say I was very impressed with my score.. But no worries... I will redeem myself with one of the many future rounds I will be playing!
All hail the KING!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course is very diverse

My buddy and I decided to make the trip to Klamath Falls after becoming overly tired of the same old courses in Medford. We couldn't have made a better decision. This course had a lot of different holes. Hole 9 was awesome! The down slope of that fairway is real! My driver was a little shakey all day so I went with a 4 iron and had a 40 yard chip shot left. If you haven't played this Arnold Palmer designed course, I recommend you do so!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

One of my best golf rounds ever

It helped that it was perfect weather - sunny with a light breeze - and that I was playing some of my best golf in years, but the course is tremendous. It is not the most difficult course in the world, but it has some fair challenges. (If you want very difficult, play from the Arnold Palmer tees - way, way back.) I could say something good about almost every hole. Two stand out: The ninth hole offers a thrilling downhill tee shot. The tee on the 16th hole offers one of the most beautiful views I have ever seen. On pace of play, we played behind one group that moved promptly and very seldom slowed us down, and no one was behind us. I hope my positive review does not cause lots more people to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Spectacular experience!

Beautiful course, with creativity and uniqueness evident on each of the 18 holes. The course winds gently through the terrain utilizing the mountains slopes and altitudes. The greens are well maintained and fast! A wonderful experience which we plan on repeating!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great time with great friends

Loved the course and the time spent at Running Y. Spent 3 days in the area and played Running Y twice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Perfect Day of Golf

We had an afternoon tee time of 3 pm. Slight breeze made a perfect sunshine mix. Course is in Beautiful condition and with the wildlife to be viewed .makes the golf all the better. Wish we had a couple more days here! We will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great time

Course was great for time of year, staff was one of best we have had freindly and interested in you as golf's herer to play the course. Great time and weather great also. Thanks to all.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Beautiful layout, lake views, open area, forest play

Stayed at RunningY for the week with family, got to to play one day and unfortunely the weather wasn't the best. The course was surprisingly in go shape for first week of April, greens were slow but it,s to early to cut and roll. I would love to stay on a golf vacation for 3 or 4 days in the summer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course really has great features and very well designed, gotta play it to see what I meant.

Very Nice golf course to play in and golf cart is really a must. Huge greens but fast, really hard for a first time play. I think it's comparable to a link style golfing.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Palmer's Legacy in Oregon

Arnold Palmer should be proud of the work he did at Running Y. A good test of ones complete game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Frost delay which is not the pro shops problem but i had the first tee time and I called one hour early they told me around 10 AM, I called again at 9

There was a frost delay which is not under the pro Shop Control I called one hour prior to my tee time 8:40 and was told around 10 AM. I called again @ 9 AM and they said 10 AM again. I showed up at 9:50 AM and they had let 5 groups out in front of me and I was a single so I had to play through the five groups which was a real deal killer.

I fet that they could have said show up @ 9:30 and we will get you out first especially since I live in Everett Washington felt as though they really do not care if you have to stand around and wait which is the worst thing in golf it was hard to get into a god tempo when you have to wait, wait wait then hurry hurry hurry!!!!!

Plus they just punched the greens........

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrific golf experience!

Between the friendliness of the staff and the condition of the course and the layout, you couldn't ask for a better golf experience no matter what your handicap.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overall great experience.

This course enforces a 4:20 round or faster. When a group several groups ahead of us slowed down the pace of play, one of the course attendants was quickly out to have a word with them. Things moved along smoothly afterwards. Fairways are generally wide enough for marginally good shots but wayward ones will find deep rough. Greens are large and hold good shots. Putting wise they are plenty fast but hold the line well if you find it. Not many options on the menu though and it is mainly a microwave snack bar. Staff for all services were very friendly in keeping with small town USA. I would recommend this course to everyone and plan on playing it again when I come back through this area. Lots to do besides golf, if you like fishing, camping, hiking.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

course was in great shape and the scenery is awesome.

Love the layout. It's challenging but fair. Played 18 holes in just under 3 hours.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice

Love the course, everything but the price is excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrific design

Lying in the foothills of the mountains the course designer has encapsulated the surrounding beauty in every hole. On the 4th hole 6 deer passed about 20 feet away from the tee box as we were preparing to hit the ball. Greens are very challenging to read but still the experience was very enjoyable. The course was one of the main attractions for returning to the area for a weeks stay.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This was a great experience. My friends and I enjoyed our selves vary much. We will definitely make the trip and play at Running Y again soon.

My friends and I traveled about 70 miles to play 18 at Running Y. All of the staff were friendly and helpfull. We were not disappointed at all and will return to play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful setting, layout and condition.

Can't really say anything bad about it. Wished I played a little better, but that is not the courses fault! It would have been nice if there was a beverage/snack cart. Played the Green Tee's. Probably the right tees for up to a 20 handicapper and can hit it your driver around 230. Ball really seemed to carry.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

More Than Fair Play

The course and surrounding resort bring to mind the best of Bend, while being much easier to get to from the I-5 corridor in Southern Oregon. In fact, it is not much more than an hours drive from Medford. Course conditions compare favorably to the best in Southern Oregon, and the layout is straight forward and fair without lacking in interest and creativiity. I would love to play this course again and again, but I didn't feel unnecessarily disadvantaged playing it for the first time. The nicest surprise as I played the round: surveying the course from the fairways on certain holes (17!) gave me some of same sense of adventure I got playing Bandon Dunes the first time. Dinner at the lodge afterward was also just right, great service in a very special environment. I am looking forward to coming back and staying longer next time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bugs!

Had to wait to tee off until assigned tee time even thought there was no one on the course and storm was coming in. Flying, biting bugs on every hole. Most overrated course we have ever played on in 30+ years of golf. Must have a great PR firm.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/27/2013

With so much water and the lake right there, some times of the day/ year can be unfortunately buggy. I keep repellent in my bag just in case, especially when playing at twilight. Sorry they ruined your time on the course.

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