It's really not that far but it's the tracffic thats a b****. Golf Family: These memberships provide all of our amenities for the whole family. Don't know anyone who's a member. Head to downtown Portland to visit the Multnomah Whiskey Library. View upcoming Member events, contact our team, view your statement and pay your bills online! However you want to get a hold of us, we got your back when moving to the Portland Metro. Lining the fairways and mirrored in the majestic water features throughout the course, you have towering evergreen pines. Am thinking about joining a private club and was wondering if there are members on WRX from one of these: I didn't find there to be a whole lot of negotiating room when I dealt with some of the clubs, but ended up a club where it wasn't really necessary either. A discounted membership initiation deposit as well as monthly dues until the primary member reaches the age of 40. For access to member services, please click on the link below. Here's my list that are no longer being considered and why. A post shared by The Oregon Golf Club (@theoregongolfclub), Learn More: Portlands 9 Best Suburbs to Move to. About Us. I've heard nothing but good things from people about him. There is also the added cost and liability nobody wants an assessment. To give you an accurate idea of the kind of vibe you can expect here, its safe to say that the traditions it was founded on have really stayed the same throughout time. watching a live game take place in front of your very eyes. Just a personal preference. The deciding factor turned out to be amenities and the junior golf program. We read more, Open year round, Coos Country Club has offered spectacular golf on the Southern Oregon Coast since 1923. A pool is nice, but to me seems entirely unnecessary here in Oregon (maybe Medford is an exception or something). Got a full clubhouse tour and then went out with the head pro for a complete tour of the course. People join a waitlist to get in on the action here, and its easy to see why. Display as a link instead, pool. Golfers enjoy some of the most challenging as well as the best golf courses in all of Oregon. Warrenton, OR The recipient of 26 prestigious national awards, including Golf Digest "Top 100 courses in America" and "Top 100 courses you can play" from Golf Magazine. Many University Club members are active participants in the arts community, as well as in non-profits or organizations for higher education. Enjoyed the tree lined fairways. Decided I enjoyed paying / playing at public courses better, friendly playing partners, more variety, and facilities were just as good if you pick the best from each place. Ball: Titleist ProV1x (2019). Head to downtown Portland to visit the, . Next on the list is one of Portlands finest drinking establishments. A pool is nice, but to me seems entirely unnecessary here in Oregon (maybe Medford is an exception or something). CONTACT . Better course, better facilities (range, mason course, TM Lab), great playing membership (lots of competitive AMs). Events. Bachelor and Wanderlust Tours, Complimentary room rental in the clubhouse. - Arrowhead (a little far for just a golf club with not much social/facilities.) Thanks for the reply. Will have to keep WVCC in the short list. My score card often looks like: Par-Par-Par-Double-Double-Double-Par, etc. I played in there Member Guest last year was blown away with how nice and fun most everyone was at the club. If location wasn't an issue I'd pick Royal Oaks. Located in the Raleigh Hills neighborhood in Southwest Portland, this club offers some of the best views in the metro and beyond. [/quote] I've voiced my opinion on them before, but they are managed by American Golf. Not that I'm a range guy (although I should be). I'll also challenge the "not friendly members" opinion that someone mentioned. Rolling in at number five, we have the University Club of Portland. -Portland (hadn't really considered it but it's location is probably no better then Royal Oaks or Edgewater in terms of fighting traffic) Great idea though. The course is nice and in good shape, but could play drier and could stand to lose a few trees in some spots to help the turf. I migrated to Riverside because, while it's no Rock Creek, it's still highly affordable relative to other courses. If you're looking at Columbia and Riverside, you might as well toss Royal Oaks in, which is arguably as good or better than Edgewater and significantly better than Riverside. They did have a fitness center, which my wife would like, and their initiation fees were reasonable. I have friends who are members at the clubs you listed. The clubhouse and the overall setting on the river are outstanding, and their driving range is probably the best in Portland. Driver: Ping G425 Max 12 degw/MR Tensei OrangeR I agree with everything on your list though. Having the pool assures that everyone gets some use out of this large expense even if it's just a couple months outta the year. Here's my list of clubs to consider. I don't think it doesn't gets as much love because the initiation used to be (I'm not sure what it is now) pretty high considering the course quirks. Other than greens, course could use a lot of work, especially the tee boxes. If location wasn't an issue I'd pick Royal Oaks. - Tualatin Country Club (pros - close to my house but will have more traffic. Definatly pushed me over the edge as to wanting to be a member at a club. cons - just haven't really heard much about the place so I have nothing to go on) Members with mailing addresses in GHIN will receive subscriptions toGolf Digest and Pacific Northwest Golfer. quiet country course cons - no pool) The oldest private club in Central Oregon, Bend has several advantages that create a classic golf environment. From arriving at the entry gate to arranging play with the accommodating pro shop people to practicing shots on the range to teeing it up for realto sipping a cool one when the game is done to enjoying dinner on a read more, A private golf & athletic club located in Molalla, 10 miles south of Oregon City, offers it's members a challenging course with rolling landscape and newly recountoured holes will delight every level of golfer. - Willamette Valley Country Club (pros - have never played but have heard great things about the course. They were (and are) running a great promo where initiation is hugely discounted if you join with one or more people, and as an "intermediate" member I'm not paying much more than what I paid at Rock Creek for dues. OGA Members can update their contact information (mailing address, phone number and email) through GHIN.com or the GHIN mobile app. I appreciate your opinion on Tualatin. . Rest of the course is in great shape as well. While I would have stuck with Rock Creek if I had not have moved, I'm not sure I could have lasted that many more golf seasons. I played in there Member Guest last year was blown away with how nice and fun most everyone was at the club. I was a member at Persimmon for a year, after going through a similar search. Featured Course Eagle Point Golf Club - Public 100 Eagle Point Drive Eagle Point, OR 541-826-8225 Inquire About Membership View Membership Information Southern Oregon. Hitting off the grass year round sounds fantastic. Problem with Reserve, and why I didn't join when I lived out there, is I simply couldn't afford it. [/quote] Share the privilege of membership with selected family members. [quote name='barosborough' timestamp='1394039410' post='8803671'] - Royal Oaks (location/traffic) They have a pitching green with sand trap, which is nice. They host wedding receptions. McMinnville, OR The oldest private club in Central Oregon, Bend has several advantages that create a classic golf environment. Whether you are searching for an individual, family, or corporate golf membership, it's important that your Oregon golf membership provides the right kind of course, environment, and amenities that meet your needs. 10 things you dont know about living in Portland, Oregon, Tucked into Portlands Southwest Hills, you have an ultra-exclusive sports facility, the. I played in there Member Guest last year was blown away with how nice and fun most everyone was at the club. It's located on beautiful Pete's Mountain, where many of the Portland Trailblazers live. Putt well at Riverside, you can putt well most places. Can't see it being a likely possability to go there after school once the kids start wanting to go to the pool and/or golf. That being said, I really enjoyed my time there, and would recommend it to anyone as an "entry level" country club. At number 7, we have the Portland Golf Club. I use my reciprocals almost anytime when I'm in Seattle or Salem. Like-minded individuals who really care about being active and having fun. Membership is cheap. Never played Persimmon. pool. The thought of playing at either of these places was very nice. Please see our website for current Membership options. They don't even have a link to the scorecard on the site. Click the links below to see some of our membership stories: Club & Community This is Why You Join! Everything I say about Riverside comes with the caveat that I've only been a member a month, but I've still played about 15 rounds. Spring Hill Golf Club @ Albany Golf & Event Center. Their practice facilities are better than the public courses, but not in the same league as CE. The 2021 annual pass privileges have grown to offer greater value than ever before. Nine new holes were added in. Please call the golf shop for availability and to book a tee time! I kinda hoped it would just be so great that I'd just have to sign up that day and be done with it but I didn't get that impression. It truly is breathtaking. - Tualatin Country Club (pros - close to my house but will have more traffic. OLCC is a nice club, but the practice area and layout of the course kind of detract from the whole thing. Every now and then on those two holes (really just one) you'll here something over the loudspeaker. Or, if you dont even like golf that much, you can get a social membership, which basically allows you access to all the private events, dining facilities, practice course, and you can golf with a member once a month too. Will have to keep WVCC in the short list. It had the best deal for me, by far. I'm in my early 50's, my wife plays a bit, but would love a pool and fitness facility, not so much into the whole social thing, just want a good golf setup with some other amenities. Wedges: Ping Eye 2 Gorge SW w/DG Spinner/Cleveland 588 Tour Issue 64 deg w/DG S400 I also know a guy who recommended Rock Creek and said he really enjoys being a member there, and that it is more golf-oriented. Not only that, but you can circle back for some award-winning cuisine from the clubs professional chefs. Both challenging and fun, the 18-hole championship course stretches out over 7,000 yards. On the eastside, there are probably four or five worthy clubs that you should reach out and setup a play date with. It's really not that far but it's the tracffic thats a b****. We, Open year round, Coos Country Club has offered spectacular golf on the Southern Oregon Coast since 1923. Riverside and C-E are pretty much a straight shot up 33rd, maybe 15 minutes from home, so that's why I was starting there. I'll be scheduling a round there soon as well. I drive to all the courses from time to time, for variety, but I'm getting fed up with driving a long way and 5 hour rounds (common at most public courses here, as you probably know). From arriving at the entry gate to arranging play with the accommodating pro shop people to practicing shots on the range to teeing it up for realto sipping a cool one when the game is done to enjoying dinner on a, A private golf & athletic club located in Molalla, 10 miles south of Oregon City, offers it's members a challenging course with rolling landscape and newly recountoured holes will delight every level of golfer. Salem, OR 97306. || Contact If the course didn't get so wet during the offseason, I would have stayed therebut I liked to walk and was trying to save money and play as much as possibleand it just didn't allow that, for the fact that it just got so sloppy and wet. - Oregon Golf (not a fan of the course but it's so close to my house!!!) Yes. Denim clothing is not allowed on the golf course practice facilities and golf course. The practice area is one of the best in the area. heard the course is good. Call or visit the pro shop (541) 267-7257 for pricing and enrollment forms. Facilities (clubhouse) are pretty nice, way nicer than Rock Creek. -Pumkin (way to far for me to drive.) 503-769-3485, 155 NW Country Club Ln Can't see it being a likely possability to go there after school once the kids start wanting to go to the pool and/or golf. TEE CB2 13* 3w, 43.5", 57g Fujikura Motore F1 X-flex Really don't like driving to the west side. I got a really quick reply from WVCC today and hope to play a round out there next week. Anyone have much experience with Tualatin or Willamette? Yeah I think like a lot of others have said you either really like OGC or you don't. - Royal Oaks (location/traffic) A MAC membership provides exclusive stadium access, where you can even workout. Santiam Golf Club offers many options for Annual Memberships. TEE CB2 15* 3w, 43" 65g Fujikura Motore F1 S-flex Lots of the holes play uphill into the wind, so you can face some really tough shots. The last three years they've dumped a ton of effort into drainage, especially on the back nine. Preferred member pricing at resort golf destinations Unlimited Golf Unlimited driving range & practice facilities. It was pretty wet and muddy on Monday in the Pro-Am. [quote name='Ajlepisto' timestamp='1396339895' post='8992729']