River's Edge Golf Course is located in: Bend, OR

Phone: 541-389-2828

Website: http://www.riverhouse.com/web/golf/greensfees.htm

Course History:

This is a terrific course located on the Riverhouse Resort that is open to the public and offers some very great rates. It was designed by the famous Robert Muir Graves and offers a championship level of play at executive course rates. It has been named by Golf Digest as one of their best places to play and it is easy to see why.

What You Need to Know:

Since this is a resort course we recommend traditional golf attire. You can register your tee time by calling the number above. During the summer months, the course is quite busy, so it is important to get your slot reserved. The course is open all year round and is a great place for a winter round of golf.

The pro shop is very well stocked and the practice facilities are world class. This is one of our favorite courses in the Bend area, and if you are planning a trip up this way, we highly recommend stopping by for a quick round.

Playing Hints:

Accuracy is key on this course, as it is with an course designed by Graves. The fifth hole is one of the most challenging and you'll need to hit a very long drive to be able to line up your approach to the green, which is hidden behind a very sharp dog leg.

Water hazards make this course all the more interesting and the rough here is definitely rough. You'll really want to work on your long drives as well as improving your short game. This is a course that will require every club in your bag, but you'll have a lot of fun trying to master it.

Fees:

Shoulder Rates (March 1- May 31 and September 22 - Nov 1)

Rates Are Primetime Pre-Twilight Twilight*

Per Person (Dawn - 1PM) (1PM - 3PM) (3PM - Dusk)

18 Holes & Cart $61 N/A $40

18 Holes Walking $46 N/A $30

9 Holes & Cart $39 $39 $39

9 Holes Walking $29 $29 $29

Peak Rates (June 1 - September 21)

Rates Are Primetime Pre-Twilight Twilight*

Per Person (Dawn - 1PM) (1PM - 4PM) (4PM - Dusk)

F - Su/M - Th

18 Holes & Cart $82/76 $65 $49

18 Holes Walking $67/60 $50 $39

9 Holes & Cart $53/47 $53/47 $47

9 Holes Walking $43/37 $43/37 $39

Non-Peak Rates (October 30 - March 16)

River's Edge is open during the winter months, weather permitting.

Greens fees are $33 for 18 holes (unlimited) and $23 for 9 holes.

Add $15 or $10 for power cart weather permitting.

Call in advance for tee times and current weather conditions.

How to Get There:

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From Northern California:

Take I-5 North to Weed, California and take Exit 746 (US 97). Continue North on US 97 for approximately 197 miles into Bend. When in Bend stay left and enter the Bend Parkway. Exit at Revere, go straight through the light and you are now on division St. traveling North. At the next light turn left on Hwy 97. After one light you will see the hotel on your left (west side of Hwy 97) across from the Bend River Mall.

Originally posted 2008-08-26 05:33:33. Republished by Old Post Promoter

Phone: (415) 492-1800

Website: http://www.mcinnisparkgolfcenter.com

Course History:

This great little executive course was designed by Fred Bliss. It's a par 31 that stretches out nicely giving you just enough room without being too daunting. This is a great course if you just want a quick round of golf.

What You Need to Know:

You can book your tee time by calling the pro shop. We recommend a few days ahead of time since this is a popular course. You'll want to wear standard golf attire, but the course isn't terribly stuffy about that. What this course is really known for are its practice facilities which are simply incredible.

They offer a swing recorder and the 52 stall driving range is fantastic. There is a reason that this facility is ranked in the top 100. They are currently adding new turf to the range and the expected renovations should be completed shortly. In addition to the range there is also a short game practice center.

The pro shop is very well stocked and offers plenty of gift ideas for every golfer. They offer custom fitting for clubs as well as the ability to order any line of clubs that you may be looking for. Hands down, this is definitely one of the best nine hole courses in the entire area and the staff is incredibly friendly. We highly recommend this course.

Playing Hints:

The first hole is very straightforward, if a bit long. You'll really want to give this a hard shot off the tee if you want to birdie it. There is a slight slope to the green on this hole so putt with care.

The second hole looks easy at first, but watch out for the rough right off the tee. One bad swing and you can really ruin your score. By the time you get to the green you'll want to keep an eye on the bunkers to the right. The third hole is even tougher with more rough to contend with. Give this one a very hard shot off the tee to clear the rough spots.

The fourth hole offers a great water hazard in front of the green. We recommend a nine iron for your second shot to make it to the green. The fifth hole can be described as hop scotch. You'll have to make it across to the island fairways, cross a creek and then get across even more rough to reach the green. It can be done in two shots with the right strategy.

The problem repeats itself on the eighth hole where nothing but rough separates you from the green. Aim to the right to get to the first island fairway and then really give it a good shot to get on the green from there.

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Course Fees:

9 Holes

Monday through Friday

Regular: $17

Senior: $13

Junior: $13

Replay: $11

Saturday, Sunday and Holidays

Adults: $20

Junior: $16

Replay: $13

Rental Clubs: $12

Pull Cart: $4

Electric Cart: $15 (only available to disabled players)

Originally posted 2008-07-09 05:26:44. Republished by Old Post Promoter