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he Florence area is home to two premier 18-hole golf courses and an 18hole miniature course — all just minutes from the heart of Old Town. Between these 22 three locations, there are unlimited golfing experiences available to golfers young and old,
Florence Golf Links 1201 35th St.
Designed by world-renowned course designer Rees Jones, Florence uses sweeping landscapes and expansive ponds to create a hallmark experience that earned the course accolades as the Best New Public Course in America by Golf Digest in 1993 — with a rating of 4-1/2 out of 5 stars. The course’s 7,190-yard par-72 course is open all year and includes a driving range, putting green and sand trap practice area. The Grill and Lounge at Florence Golf Links offers a full bar and creative menu, as well as event space. For more information, visit www. florencegolflinks.com or call 541997-1940. Midcoast Wave 2021–2022
experienced or novice. Golfers can enjoy a rare mixture of scenic beauty and challenging design that holds true to the game’s Scottish heritage at Ocean Dunes or Florence golf links, or the whimsical fun of Sandland Adventures’ 18-hole miniature course.
Ocean Dunes Golf Links 3345 Munsel Lake Road
This course offers spectacular views as golfers make their way through natural sand dunes left by ancient rivers and seas. Ocean Dunes was designed by well-known architect William Robinson, who kept the wind in mind while creating its low-running shots and high-lofted approaches. The course will challenge the ability of any golfer as they think their way around its unique landscape.
Sandland Adventures 85366 Highway 101
In addition to being home to one of the area’s most exciting dune buggy experiences, Sandland Adventures also hosts an 18-hole miniature golf course that includes waterfalls, flowers, an enchanted castle and rich landscaping for golfers young and old.
The par-71 course, with 18 holes and a 70 rating, is open to the public. It is a favorite for locals and travelers alike and offers a clubhouse and snack bar.
The adventures don’t stop there — after golfing, you can ride the dunes, have fun bumping and splashing on the bumper boats, race on the Grand Prix style gokart track or take a ride on the Cloverline Railroad, a half-mile tour of 9 acres of property, including a tunnel, wooded areas, gardens, lakes and more.
For more information, call 541997-3232 or visit www.threeriverscasino.com/golf.
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