Stone Creek Golf Course

In addition to being a daily-play gem, Stone Creek Golf Course is tough enough to host regular qualifiers for the Oregon Amateur Championship.

When Stone Creek Golf Course opened in Oregon City, many considered the project a gamble for Clackamas County. The Peter Jacobsen/Jim Hardy course, built at a cost of roughly $7.5 million, has paid off both financially and critically.

Set on 120-acres, the course takes advantage of the natural splendor around it, offering spectacular views of Mount Hood. Stone Creek has been lauded for its use of natural wetlands and incorporation of corridors that allow the abundant wildlife to move across without disruption.

For golfers, Stone Creek is a tale of two nines. The first half meanders through a gently-rolling meadow, while the second half moves up and down through Douglas fir trees and around wetlands. Many consider the front nine the easier of the two, a warm-up for a series of difficult holes coming down the stretch.

In addition to an interesting layout, Stone Creek is best known for its excellent drainage, achieved through a conscious decision to ensure the driest course conditions for year-round play. Even during the cold, wet months of January and February, golfers are greeted by the sight of their tee shots bouncing and rolling down the fairways.

In the past, Stone Creek has been lauded for its environmental sensitivity. In addition to the wildlife corridors, the course has developed an integrated pest management program, limited pesticide use, refined irrigation practices, created pond buffer zones, and conducts voluntary water testing.

Stone Creek has become something of a destination for the local community. Next to a full-service pro shop and restaurant, the facility sports a large tented area used regularly for parties, tournaments, and weddings. A monsterous driving range and practice area completes what is truly a complete golf facility

Stone Creek offers amazing views of Mount Hood