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improvements. "We have done many things as part The offseason can be a time of rest of the master plan prior to this, includfor many in the Central Oregon golf ing tree removal, changing of mowing industry. patterns, adding collection areas, and But that does not mean work is not we stopped mowing some of the outof-play rough areas to help define a being done. Take Awbrey G le n G o l f C l u b's particular part of the hole," says Mark $140,000 renovation of its fifth hole, Amberson, longtime general manager which began in March and is scheduled of Awbrey Glen. to be completed by July l. Awbrey Glen is not the only Central The long-awaited project to shorten Oregon facility to have made some the uphill 380-yard par 4 to a 335-yard changes thisoffseason. Here are some risk/reward par 4 has been on the of the clubs that made notable changes: Bend club's docket since 2011, when Broken TopClub Awbrey Glen adopted a new master plan by David McLay Kidd, a worldThe private Bend club has remodeled renowned course architectwho lives the tee box on its par-5 15th hole, comin Bend. bining the black and green tee boxes to The work i s t h e m ost i mportant form onelargerteebox. step so far for a club slowly phasing in Continued next page The Bulletin

Table ofcontents A look at what's inside this special section dedicated to golf in Central Oregon:

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emy has made some technological advances. Now a facility that uses Nike Golf equipment, the academy has added a new high-speed video system, a Nike fitting system and a s tate-of-the-art Trackman launch monitor system, Pickavance says.

"That will allow a little more creativity with tee placement on that hole," says Louis Bennett, head professional at Broken Top. In addition, the club also added to its back nine two sets of short, family tee boxes, something that had already been completed on the course's front nine, Bennett says.

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Lost TracksGolf Club The Bend public course is expanding the right side of its par-4 second hole. The club has also drained the pond off the left side of the fourth fairway and replaced it with a patch of wild flowers, says Dan Ostrin, Lost Tracks' new head professionaL The idea is "to allow more playability for the shorter hitters and beginners," Ostrin says. Lost Tracksalso removed some trees to improve course conditions in certain spots.

Meadow Lakes Golf Course Prineville's municipal course has reconfigured its tees to take part in the PGA of America's Tee it Forward initiative, says Zach Lampert, Meadow Lakes' head professional. The projectmade the course's red tees (now 4,858 yards), white tees (5,308

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er andadded a setofgreen tees at6,453 yards to take the place of the old blue tees. The course lengthened its black tees slightly to 6,783 yards. "Our goal with this change is to make the course more player-friendly for golfers of all ages and ability levels," Lampert says.

After experimenting last summer with limited resort guest play, Pronghorn's Fazio Course is once again restricted to members and their guests. But the facility's Nicklaus Course will remain open to the public, says Joey Pickavance, Pronghorn's head professional. Pronghorn'sindoor Troon Golf Acad-

The resort has reconstructed four more greens on its Woodlands course, continuing a project to replace the turf on all 18 greens with a hardy strain of bentgrass, says Josh Willis, the Crosswater club manager, who helps oversee all four Sunriver courses. This season, holes No. 5 through 8 were replaced, bringing the total number of new greens to 14 (holes 5-18). "We will reconstruct the remaining four holes in 2014, which will allow us to have two courses(Crosswater Club and Woodlands) to pure Tl bentgrass," Willis says. In cooperation with the Oregon Golf Association, Sunriver has also created forward tees at all of its courses as part of golf's Tee it Forward initiative. These gold tees are a blend of the resort's white and red tees, Willis says. In addition, Sunriver has started to repair the cart paths on all its courses. — Reporter: 541-617-7868, zhall®bendbulletin.com

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dld. That might sound surprising from a guy who makes a living writing about the sport. But the decline does not stem from a lack of desire. Truth be told, there are few places I would rather be than strolling along a fairway at one of Central Oregon's golf gems. Life has intervened, though. After the birth of my daughter two years ago I became just like any other dad: constantly trying to find the right balance between work and family life. Like so many others have discov-

ered, that balance often comes at the cost of a five-hour round of golf. In a lot of ways it is someone like me who has perplexed the golf industry: Just how does the game lure timecrunched players back to the course'? It is a tough question. But any answer has to start w ith the pace of play — and that can be a complicated issue. Contrary to popular belief, slow pace of play is not always a player's fault. Other factors contribute, including the difficulty of a course's design. (PGA Tour-caliber Crosswater will always take longer to play than much shorter Crooked River Ranch, for instance.) But a golfer can control only so much. And there are ways we can all speed it up, which should help all of us enjoy the game more this golf season.

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Many golfers spend far more time than is needed lining up their putts. Do away w i t h " h o nors." W hich player in the group hits first matters in the Masters. But in a normal round of recreational golf, if a golfer is ready to hit and the area ahead is clear, by gosh, take the shot. Waiting around on the tee box while a playing partner fumbles around looking for a tee can be maddening. Waiting also makes little sense. And once you are in the fairway, instead of watching your friend take a shot, go to your ball and start thinking about your own. • Get a tiny bit lax on the rules. I know, I often write about the finer points of the Rules of Golf. And in formal competition, there should be no

And what if you are one who stares down the line of a putt for 10 minutes while the faces of the golfers in the group behind turn the color of Tiger Woods' Sunday shirt'? Well, perhaps everybody will be better served if you limited it to a quick look at the line. In most cases, that is all any of us needs. • Be efficient. Carrying all the clubs you will need to finish out a hole if your cart-sharing partner and you need to separate is a common-sense way to save time, as is taking the rake with you to your bunker shot. What differencecan this make? In March on a t rip to the Sacrawiggle room. mento, Calif., area, I joined my uncle But on a f r i endly Sunday game for a round on a lightly played track among friends? Why not'? Agreeing just east of town. We were fortunate with your group to play shots that drift enough to grab the first tee time and out of bounds as lateral hazards or of- with nobody in front of us and playing fering gimmies around the hole not just as I described, we blazed through only saves time, it helps make the game the regulation course in less than three more fun. hours. • Limit the searches. We were not playing speedgolf. In The Rules of Golf allow for five min- fact, we felt like we were taking our utes to search for a lost ball. That's fine, time. But without any obstacles, we if the competitive stakes are high. played at a pace that suited us best. In the vast majority of casual rounds, What was most shocking was how a lost ball will not make or break an much fun it was and how well I played. outing. I limit my search to a minute Itwas an eye-opening experience. or so and move on, and my partners Best of all, we were home before — not to mention the folks behind me noon and I could spend the rest of the — always appreciate it. day with my daughter. Not a bad way • Simplify the pre-shot routine. to spend a day. — Reporter: 541-617-7868, If you typically take practice swings before a shot, limit yourself to one. zhallCibendbulletinicom

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GOLF SURVEY

The Central OregonJunior Golf Association isset to offer a full slate of tournaments By Zack Hall The Bulletin

Finding venues to host all of the Central Oregon Junior Golf Association's tournaments each year can be a challenge. But this season, for the first time in recent memory, COJGA is expected to have a full complement of eight weekly tournaments, held each Monday beginning June 17, in addition to the season-end-

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of Champions) at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond. "This is the first year in a LONG time that we've had a full schedule with full events

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Redmond's MasonRodby competes inthe Tournament of Champions at the Ridge Course at Eagle Crest Resort in 2012.

easier will be evident on July essentially every (Monday)," 15, when Bend courses Widsays COJGA president Neil gi Creek Golf Club and TethPedersen. " Everything i s erow Golf Club will share good and full." hosting duties. COJGA's full schedule is Widgi Creek will host a the result of a concerted ef- morning wave of about 60 fort to ease the burden on or 70 golfers, and Tetherow golf courses. has agreed to hold an afterWith more than 300 golf- noon wave of similar size, ers in the program each year, says Tim Fraley, head pro at each tournament is limited Awbrey Glen Golf Club in to roughly 140 players. That Bend and a longtime COJGA is still plenty to block out board member. a large chunk of tee times By limiting the size of the at a host facility during the field at each course, the day busiest portion of the golf becomes more manageable season. And p a r ticipating by allowing the courses to COJGA courses make their pack the rest of the day with facilities available for a rela- paying golfers. "That is just a creative way tively small fee that typically covers only the expenses of we're trying to get the dehosting, Pedersen says. mand of each event covered The courses have been but not burden the courses generous, Pedersen adds, but too m uch," s ay s F r a ley, COJGA wanted to make it calling the idea an experieasier for them to host. ment. "In July, if (local fa"The middle of the sumcilities) give up the course mer is hard," says Peder- for five hours, that is just lost sen, noting that the future revenue." looks bright for similarly full Not much else will change schedules in f uture years, in COJGA this season. too. "We understand that the The membership fee for courses are trying to stay junior golfers ages 9 though open. We're trying to work 18 is $75; cost for each adwith them the best we can." ditional golfer in the same One such effort to make it family is $30. Each tourna8 • Tee to Green Central Oregon Golf Preview • May 12, 2013

ment carries an entry fee of $20 per golfer. COJGA offers an introductoryprogram for players ages 6 to 8, for whom the membership fee is $15 and theper-event fee is $8. Assistance is available for golfers from families who cannot afford the registration fee, Pedersen says. Golfers compete in divisions based on age and skill leveL Those who have never played in COJGA must attend a new-member qualifier. This year, the qualifiers will be held May 20-25 at Awbrey Glen. For m or e i n f o rmation, visit www.cojga.com or call tournament director Woodie Thomas at 541-598-4653. To register, visit cojga.com and click "Registration" on the

home page. Other junior opportunities this summer include: • Two junior-friendly PGA of Americaevents are schedu led to coincide with t h e 46th PGA Professional National Championship, which isscheduled forJune 23-26 at Sunriver Resort. Lost Tracks Golf Club in Bend will be hosting a free PGA Youth Golf Clinic from

9 a.m. to noon. on Friday, June 21. Junior golfers will hook up w it h t ournament c ompetitors, all o f w h o m are PGA professionals, to learn the game. For a listing of this and other golf clinics see page 19, and check the Bulletin's golf calendar that runs each Monday in the Tee to Green section in Sports. On Saturday, June 22, the PGA will host the PGA Family Fun Zone in Drake Park in downtown Bend. The free event, which will run from noon to 4 p.m., will feature golf demonstrations f r om PGA pros, free individual lessons a n d go l f -related

games for younger children. • Free golf for juniors will be offered at Eagle Crest R esort i n R e d mond a n d Tetherow Golf Club in Bend. At Eagle Crest after 3 p.m.,

juniors 17 and younger play free with a paying adult. (If unaccompanied by anadult,

juniors pay $10 on the Ridge and Resort courses and $5 on the Challenge Course.) And at Tetherow, the green fees for golfers 17 and younger are waived with a paying adult. (Cart and forecaddie

fees are required.) And don't forget, nearly every golfcourse in Central Oregon discounts its green feesforjunior golfers. • Family nights at Aspen Lakes Golf Course in Sisters. For $45, a fee that includes golf and cart, a family of as many as four can play any day after 5 p.m. as long as at least one member of the four-

some is a junior golfer (age 17 or younger). On Sundays after 5 p.m., Aspen Lakes charges adults and children

playing together $2 a hole for adults and $1 a hole for juniors. — Reporter: 541-617-7868, zhallCbendbulletinicom

Surveysays: Many payers concerned with cost The Bulletin's 2013 Central Oregon golf survey revealed that the cost of

playing the game is onthe minds of many players: • What one single factor, if you had to choose, could get you to play more golf in Central Oregon? Less expensive:58% Better weather:16%

Improved pace ofplay: 13% Other:11%

Easier coursesetups: 2% • What factor is the most important to

you when choosing a course to play? Value:42%

Overall course puality:36% Proximity to home:11% Scenic environment:5%

Ease of getting a tee time:3% Other:3%

• Do you plan to spend more or less on golf this year than you did in 2012?

Roughly thesame:65% More:25% Less:10%

• Overall, do Central Oregon golf courses meet the needs of the region's golfers? Yes:86% No:14% • What is your favorite Central Oregon

golf course? Answers:Nearly every course in Central Oregon got several votes, but the most popular in this year's survey were Pronghorn, BrasadaCanyons, Widgi Creek, River's Edge, Lost

Tracks, Sunriver and Juniper. • In your experience, how big of a problem is the pace of play in Central Oregon? A problem, but not a big deal:58%

A major problem:21% Not a problem at all:21%

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1AspenLakes Golf Course

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Green grassand re d cinderbunkers make AspenLakes amongthemost visually stunning courses in the region. Theponderosa pine-lined Sisters course,

Nestled along the Crooked River — + Gorge,the scenic regulation course is entertaining for most players, despite its relative short length. The signature 260-yard, par-4 fifth hole will have any golfer talking long after completion. It can easily be managed with two short irons, or more adventurous golfers will take the shortcut over the gorge and play the hole as a225-yard par 3. Number of holes:18 Status:Open year-round, weather permitting Location:5195 Club House Road, Crooked River Ranch Tee times:541-923-6343 Course stats: Par 71, 5,818 yards

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its bunkers, is achallenge for golfers of every skill level The coursehasa quality set of par 5s, and its 222-yard,

par-315th hole isamongthe toughest pars in the region. Number of holes:18 Status:Open year-round, weather permitting Location:16900 Aspen Lakes Drive in Sisters Tee times:541-549-4653 Course stats:Par 72, 7,302 yards

Green fees:Through June 9, $65 Fri.-Sun., $60 Mon.Thur.; June10-Oct. 7, $75 daily; after Oct. 7, $45 Power cart:$17 Head golf professional: Josh McKinley Course designer:Bill Overdorf (original nine, 1997; second nine, 1998) Extras:Putting green, driving range, pro shop, practice bunker, clubhouse, restaurant

Website: www.aspenlakes.com Tee Black M Blue M White M Gold M White W Gold W Red W

Rating Slope 7 5.4 1 4 1 7 3.6 139 7 1.9 1 3 2 6 9.7 1 2 5 7 7.7 1 4 5 7 5.1 1 4 0 72.6 l31

2BlackButte Ranch Big Meadow: "--" J Thebacknine offers some of the most spectacular views of the surrounding mountains from any Central Oregon golf course. On the course, golfers will find a well-bunkered, straightforward layout that is welcoming to players of all abilities. Glaze Meadow:TheJohn Fought renovation of the 33year-old golf course opened with plenty of anticipation in 2012, and it did not disappoint. GlazeMeadow is barely recognizable from its former self. The newdesign hearkens back to the Donald Ross-led era of design, including grass-faced bunkers and turtleback greens. Number of holes: 36 — Glaze Meadow (18) and Big Meadow (18) Status: Openseasonall y Location:Eight miles northwest of Sisters on U.S. Highway 20 Tee times:Big Meadow, 541-595-1545; Glaze Meadow, 541-595-1270

Green fees:Through Sept. 30, $49 weekends, $45 Fridays, $42 weekdays; October, $41 weekends, $37 weekdays; November through February, $31 daily Power cart:$15 Head golf professional: Pat Huffer Course designers:Original nine: William McPherson (1978); second nine: Jim Ramey (1994)

Extras:Driving range, pro shop, chipping and bunker practice area, two practice putting greens Website: www.crookedriverranch.com

Power cart:$20 (can be shared) Extras:Putting green, driving range (at separate site), clubhouse E-mail:desertpeaksgolf@ gmail.com Website: www.desertpeaksgolf.com

Tee Rating Slope Black M 69.2 116 B lack/White M 68.8 1 15 White M 68.4 114 White W 74.6 121 W hite/Red W 72.2 1 1 7 Red W 69.8 1 14

Tee Rating Slope Back Blue 6 7.1 1 1 7 Blue M 6 6.4 113 White M 65 109 Blue W 7 1.8 1 2 7 White W 7 0.1 1 2 2 Red W 6 7.9 1 1 6

4 DesertPeaks Golf Club ~ Themunicipalgolf cou r se utilizes a flat, straightforward design that should not intimidate golfers of any skill level. It does have some spectacular mountain views, and it is a good place for beginning golfers to play a regulation-length course. Number of holes: Nine Status:Open year-round, weather permitting Location:565 N.W. Adler St., Madras Tee times:541-475-6368 Course stats: Par 36, 3,231 yards Green fees:$10 for nine holes and $17 for18, weekdays; $12 for nine and $20 for18, weekends

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BIG MEADOW Tee Rating Slope Black M 71.6 125 Blue M 70.2 125 White M 68 . 3 118 White W 73 . 8 133 R ed/White W 71.9 1 2 6 Red W 70.1 126 GLAZE MEADOW Black M 72. 7 Black/Blue M 71.2 Blue M 70.5 Blue/White M 69.1 W hite M 68. 3 Red M 65.5 Gold M 63.4 W hite W 73. 5 Red/White W 71.7 Red W 70.2 Red/Gold W 68.9 Gold W 67.6

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CentralOregoncourses: Didyouknow? • John Fought's renovation of Black Butte Ranch's Glaze Meadow, which opened in

2012 to rave reviews, was his secondmajor overhaul of aCentral Oregon course. The Oregon native also renovated Sunriver Resort's Meadows course in1999.

• At just 5,818 yards from its typical blue tees, Crooked River Ranch is the region's shortest championship golf course.

6The Greens at Redmond The Greens at R e dmond is a true executive course with14 par 3s and four par 4s. The juniperlined layout offers enough challenge to test most golfers and it is usually in excellent condition. It is ideal for those with three hours orlesstospend on golf. The 225-yard, par-318th hole would be difficult on any Green fees:$32 daily course. Power cart:$20 (Can be shared) Number of holes:18 Status:Open year-round, Head golf professional: weather permitting Craig Melott Location: 2575S.W .Greens Course designer:Robert Blvd., Redmond Muir Graves (1996) Tee times:541-923-0694 Course stats:Par 58, 3,554 yards

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5EagleCrestResort Resort Course: The oldest of the three courses at Eagle Crest is for the most part a position golf course, with tight fairways and small greens. The difficult 481-yard, par-5 second hole (pictured above) features a narrow fairway that rests at the bottom of a small, juniper-lined canyon, and it takes a sharp right turn toward the green about 350 yards from the tee box.

Ridge Course:Aggressive golf is rewarded at this relatively open layout. Ridge, which is not a particularly long track, is loosely lined with juniper trees and has plenty of rough to work with. The downhill190-yard 12th hole is a true beauty. On a clear day, players are greeted at the tee box by unobstructed views of Mount Jefferson and Mount Hood.

Number of holes:54 — Ridge Course (18), Resort Course (18), Challenge Course (18) Status:Two courses open year-round, weather permitting; Resort Course open seasonally Location:1522ClineFalls Road, Redmond Tee times:541-923-4653 Course stats:Challenge Course, par 63, 4,160 yards; Resort Course, par 72, 6,704 yards; Ridge Course, par 72, 6,927 yards Greenfees:Challenge Course— Through M arch24andOct. 14-Nov. 10, $35 daily; May 25-Oct. 13, $44 daily; after Nov. 10, $25 daily. Ridge Course — Through March 24 and Oct. 14-Nov.10, $55 daily; May 25-0ct.13, $74 daily; after Nov. 10, $35 daily. Resort Course — Through March 24 and Oct. 14-Nov. 10, $55 daily; May 25-Oct. 13, $74 daily. Power cart:$16 RESORTCOURSE RiDGE COURSE T ee Rati n g Slope Te e Rati n g S l ope Black 71.6 132 Gold M 73.4 137 Blue M 69.7 127 Black M 71.7 129 W hite M 66. 8 122 Blue M 69.6 126 Red M 64.9 117 White M 67 123 Blue W 75.6 139 Red M 63.6 115 W hite W 71. 7 132 Blue W 74.9 136 Red W 69.4 128 White W 72.2 131 Red W 67.6 123

Challenge Course:Similar in appearance and feel to the Ridge Course, the Challenge is not necessarily for beginners despite its short length. The18-hole, 4,160-yard, par-63 track has an equal number of par 3s and par 4s. But with holes such as the 398-yard, par-4 fourth, the layout will test golfers of all levels.

Director of golf: Ron Buerger Director of instruction: Tam Bronkey Course designers:Resort: Gene"Bunny" Mason(1986); Ridge: John Thronson (1992); Challenge: John Thronson (1999) Extras:Real-grass 18hole putting course, two driving ranges, several practice greens, clubhouse, restaurant, golf academy Website: www.eagle-crest.com CHALLENGECOURSE Tee Rat i n g S lope Blue M 61.5 112 Purple M 6 0 . 3 108 White M 60 106 Red M 57.7 101 Purple W 6 1 . 8 115 White W 61 . 1 114 Red W 57.7 98

Extras:Indoor driving facility, putting green and practice bunker, pro shop, snack bar, banquet/meeting facilities Website:www. thegreensatredmondgc.com Tee Blue M Blue W

Rating Slope 56.8 93 57.9 98

7 Juniper Golf Course Juniper winds through juniper trees and lava rock across high desert terrain. The desert-links course can challenge even the most skilled golfers, and its speedy bentgrass greens are its hallmark. The 449yard, par-4 fifth hole is a gem that features two lava rock outcroppings that jut into the fairway. Number of holes:18 Status:Open year-round, weather permitting Location:1938 S.W. Elkhorn St., Redmond Tee times:541-548-3121 Course stats: Par 72, 7186 yards Green fees:Through May 24 and Sept. 9-Oct. 31, $50 daily; Ma y25-Sept.8,$60 weekdays, $66 weekends/ holidays; Nov. 1-Dec. 2, $40 daily; after Dec. 2, $20

Power cart:$15 Head golf professional: Bruce Wattenburger Course designer: John Harbottle III (2005) Extras:Driving range, putting green, practice pitching green, restaurant, banquet facility Website: www.playjuniper.com

Tee Rating Slope Black M 74 130 Black/Green M 72.4 125 G reen M 71.1 12 6 Green/White M 69.8 123 W hite M 68.3 12 3 W hite W 74.2 13 5 White/Gold W 72.8 133 Gold W 70.7 128

CentralOregoncourses: Didyouknow? • The Greensat Redmondis one of four Central Oregon courses designed by Robert Muir Graves. Theformer Central Oregon resident, who died in 2003, was an influential golf architect with designs mostly clustered along the West Coast.

• Juniper Golf Course's Bruce Wattenburger is the longest-tenured headgolf pro in Central Oregon. He started working for Redmond's municipal course in1983. May 12, 2013 • Tee to Green Central Oregon Golf Preview • 11

8 Kah-Nee-Ta Resort

10 Meadow Lakes Golf Course

The course utilizes a straightforward layout and is a fair test for most golfers. The course sits at the bottom of a steeply walled high desert canyon, and golfers sometimes feel like they have the track to themselves, particularly on weekdays. No.17, a 515-yard par 5, bringsthe Warm Springs River into play and is the course's most challenging hole. Number of holes:18 Status:Open year-round, weather permitting Location:6823 Highway 8, Warm Springs Tee times:541-553-4971 Stats:Par 72, 6,352 yards

The course, which doubles as Prineville's wastewater treatment facility, is relatively affordable, easily accessible, and well-maintained. Water comes into play on every hole in the form of either the Crooked River or the course's 10 man-made lakes and provides a worthy challenge to golfers of all levels. Number of holes:18 Status:Open year-round, weather permitting Location: 300 S.W .M eadow Lakes Drive, Prineville Tee times:541-447-7113 Course stats: Par 72, 6,783 yards Green fees:Through Sept. 30, $25, Tues., $32, Mon.Thur.; $38, Fri.-Sun. Oct.1Oct. 30, $30 daily. After Nov. 1, $20 daily.

Green fees:Through Oct. 14, $40 daily; Oct. 15 and after, $20 Power cart:$30 (can be shared) Head golf professional: Joe Rauschenburg Course designers:Original nine: William Bell (1972); second nine:Gene"Bunny" Mason (1976)

Extras:Putting green, driving range, snack bar Website: www.kahneeta.com Tee Blue M White M White W Red W

Rating Slope 7 0.6 1 2 1 6 7.6 117 7 3.3 125 6 9.5 119

9Lost Tracks Golf Club With doglegs present to some degree on every hole except the four par 3s, Lost Tracks is very much a position golf course that wends through ponderosa pines. The course's best-known hole is the 141-yard, par-316th, a short hole with a massive green that just happens to be surrounded by water. Number of holes:18 Status:Open year-round, weather permitting Location:60205 Sunset View Drive, Bend Tee times:541-385-1818 Course stats: Par 72, 7,003 yards Green fees:Through June 13, $52 daily; June14-0ct. 13, Mon.-Thur., $62; Fri.Sun., $73; Oct. 14-Nov. 7, $40 daily; Nov. 8-April 2014, $35 daily Power cart:$10-$14

Power cart:$15 Head golf professional: Zach Lampert Course designer: Bill Robinson (1993) Extras:Putting green, driving range, restaurant, proshop Website: www.meadowlakesgc.com

Tee Black M GreenM Blue M White M RedM Blue W White W Red W

Rating Slope 7 2.1 1 2 5 7 0.5 1 2 3 68 11 8 6 4.6 111 6 2.8 1 0 5 73.9 l 35 7 0.4 1 2 7 6 7.9 1 2 1

11 MissingLink FamilyGolfCenter

Director of golf: Brian Whitcomb Head golf professional: Dan Ostrin Director of instruction: Bob Garza Course designer: Brian Whitcomb (1996) Extras:Putting green, driving range and shortgame area, restaurant, pro shop, learning facility

Website: www.losttracks.com Tee One M Two M Three M Two W Three W Four W

Rating Slope 7 2.7 1 3 6 7 0.1 1 2 6 6 8.6 126 7 5.3 1 4 5 7 4.1 1 4 4 7 0.3 132

CentralOregoncourses: Didyouknow? • Brian Whitcomb, owner of Lost Tracks Golf Club, served as president of the PGA of America in 2007-08and was inducted into the PGA Golf Pro Hall of Fame in'09.

• Meadow LakesGolf Course has received several environmental awards, including the GCSAA/Golf Digest Environmental Leaders Golf Award in1998. 12 • Tee to Green Central Oregon Golf Preview • May 12, 2013

With a full-size driving range and ~~-'g nine holes, none of which measures longer than 104 yards, Missing Link is a true practice facility. That makes the pitch-and-putt course a place for experienced golfers to work on their game or beginning golfers to learn the sport. Number of holes:Nine-hole par-3 course Status:Open year-round, weather permitting Location:1401N.E. Maple Ave., Redmond Tee times:None Information:541-923-3426 Green fees:$12 for nine holes, $15 for18

Golf instructor:Ken Johnson Course stats:Par 27, 699 yards Course designer:Jim Ramey (2002) Extras:Full-size driving range, chipping and putting green, pro shop Website:www.missinglinkgolf.com

12TheOldBackNine at MountainHigh A regulation-length nine-hole golf

/ @. "j course,theOldBackNinetwists

through ponderosa pines and the Mountain High neighborhood in southeast Bend. An easily walkable layout, Mountain High has made great strides with its conditioning. The course is anappealing option for bargain-hunting golfers. Number of holes:Nine Status:Open seasonally Location: 60650 ChinaHatRoad,Bend Tee times:541-382-1111 Course stats:Par 36, 2,882 yards

Green fees:$22 for nine holes Power carts:$10 Head golf professional:None Course designer:Jan Ward (1987) Extras:Putting green, clubhouse, snack bar Website:www.oldbacknine.com

13 QuailRun Golf Course

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Heavily wooded with ponderosa pines, Quail Run is considered by some Central Oregonians to be a hidden gem. The course is generally wellconditioned and every bit as fun and challenging to play as its more-heralded counterparts in the region. Green fees:Through May It is a consistent course 14and afterOct.1, $42daily; throughout, with the 451May15-Sept. 30, $55 daily yard, dogleg-right18th hole making for a test at the finish. Power cart:$13 Director of golf: Number of holes:18 Todd Sickles Status:Open seasonally Course designer:Jim Location:16725 Northridge Ramey (original nine, 1991; Drive, La Pine second nine, 2006) Tee times:541-536-1303 or Extras:Driving range, 800-895-GOLF putting and chipping area, Course stats: practice bunkers, snack bar, Par 72, 6,897 yards proshop

Website: www.golfquailrun.com Tee Blue M White M GoldM White W Gold W Red W

Rating Slope 7 3.4 1 3 7 70.7 I3 3 69.6 I31 7 6.3 146 7 5.3 143 7 1.4 1 3 0

14 River'sEdge Golf Course Nestled on the east

trfrII side of Awbrey

Butte, River's Edge offers frequent dramatic views of Bend. Lined with ponderosa pines and junipers, the course can be a challenge for golfers not accustomed to playing hillside lies. No. 16, a 216yard par 3, offers panoramic views of Pilot Butte and the surrounding city from the tee box. Number of holes:18 Status:Open year-round, weather permitting Location:400 Pro Shop Drive, Bend Tee times:541-389-2828 Course stats:Par 72, 6,620 yards

Green fees:Through May 17 and Sept. 10-Oct. 28, $47 daily; May18-Sept. 9, Mon.Thur.: $59; Fri.-Sun.: $68; after Oct. 29, $39 daily Power cart:$17 Head golf professional: Troy Eckberg Course designer:Robert Muir Graves (1988, original nine; 1992, second nine) Extras:Driving range, putting green, chipping area, pro shop, restaurant

Website: www.riverhouse.com Tee Blue M Gold M White M White W Red W

Rating Slope 7 2.4 1 3 7 7 1.4 1 3 4 7 0.0 1 2 6 7 5.7 1 4 4 7 1.2 1 3 3

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15 SunriverResort Meadows:Meadows meanders through wetlands and some forest, but unlike Woodlands, the trees rarely come into play. As a result, the golf course is playable for golfers of most skill levels, even with a multitude of mounded fairway bunkers. The 205-yard, par-316th hole frames a spectacular view of nearby Mount Bachelor. Woodlands:Lined with ponderosa pines, Woodlands is the more challenging of Sunriver Resort's daily-fee courses. The trees frame and shape the golf course, giving the RobertTrent Jones Jr.-designed track subtle doglegs rather than hard turns left or right. The course has made some subtle improvements in recentyears, including switching the two nines and replacing some problem greens with new bentgrass. Numberofholes:36— Meadows course (18) and Woodlands course (18) Status: Open seasonall y.W oodlands opens May 24

Location:In Sunriver, 15 miles south of Bend, west of Highway 97 Tee times:541-593-4402 Course stats:Meadows, par 71, 7,012 yards; Woodlands, par 72, 6,933 yards Green fees:Through May 23 and Oct. 1-0ct. 13: $49 daily for Deschutes County residents, $59 for all others; May 24-Sept. 30, $79 Mon.-Thur. and $89 Fri.-Sun. for Deschutes County residents; $99 Mon.-Thur. and $109 Fri.-Sun. for all others (Price includes cart and practice balls) Head golf professional:Josh Willis Course designers:Meadows course, John Fought redesign (opened1968; redesigned 1999); Woodlands course, Robert Trent Jones Jr. (1981) Extras:Driving range, practice facilities include chipping green with bunker, putting green, and nine-hole putting course with bunkers (at Meadows) Website:www.sunriver-resort.com

MEADOWS Tee Black M Blue M Tournament M White M White W Red W

WOODLANDS Tee BlackM Tournament M White M Red/White/Blue M Red M White W Red W

Rating 73.5 71.7 69.7 68.7 75.4 70.7

Sl o pe 140 138 134 131 140 135

Rating 73.4 70.5 69.1 68.9 66.3 74 70.4

Sl o pe 142 136 133 133 127 142 135

CentralOregoncourses:Didyouknow? • Quail Run Golf Course was ranked in 2001 by Golf Digest

• At just 6,620 yards from the back tees, River's Edge Golf

as the second-best nine-hole golf course in theU.S.

Course is amongthe shorter par-72 courses in the region.

But with its dramatic elevation changes, River's Edge has

agronomy at Sunriver Resort, Quail Runwas expandedto

a rating of 72.4 and a slope of137, making the course a considerable challenge for many.

18 holes in 2006.

• Sunriver Resort is in the process of replacing the turf on all18 of the greens onits Woodlands course. With four more being overhauled this offseason, only the course's first four holes have yet to receive a face-lift. Those four

are scheduled to bereplaced after the golf season.

May 12, 2013 • Tee to Green Central Oregon Golf Preview • 13

16 WidgiCreek Golf Club

18 Pronghorn Club: NicklausCourse

Widgi Creek boasts some of the most challenging greens in Central Oregon. To obtain a solid score, position off the tee on the pine-tree-lined track is more important than length. The 216-yard, par-311th hole (seen at right) is tough in every way that can make a par 3 a challenge, including a 200-yard forced carry over water and a multitiered green. Number of holes:18 Status:Open seasonally Location:18707 Century Drive, Bend Tee times:541-382-4449 Course stats: Par 72, 6,763 yards Green fees:Through May 24 and Sept. 30-Oct. 13, $45 daily; May25-June9and Sept. 9-Sept. 29; $59 daily. June10-Sept. 8: $75; Oct. 14 through closing, $34 daily

Pronghorn's Nicklaus Course, named after its famed designer Jack Nicklaus, is considered among the elite public-access facilities in the nation by most national publications. The reasons are obvious: It is one of the best-conditioned courses in Central Oregon and one of the region's most challenging. The layout offers a stark contrast between the lush green of the course and the scraggly high desert that surrounds it. Number of holes:18 Status:Open year-round, weather permitting Location:65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend Information:541-693-5300 How to play:Available to members and their guests, with limited play for general public

Power cart:$16 ($11 after hours) Head golf professional: Matt Phillips Course designer:Robert Muir Graves (1991, original nine; 1992, second nine) Extras:Driving range, short-game practice facility, putting green, restaurant, proshop Website:www.widgi.com

Tee Rat i n g S lope Black M 71.8 128 Blue M 69.6 126 White M 66 . 6 117 White W 72 . 2 131 W hite/Gold W 70.7 1 2 8 Gold 6 7.7 1 2 3

Website: www.pronghornclub.com

Course stats: Par 72, 7,298 yards Green fees:Through May: $119 daily; June-September: $175 daily; October: $99 daily (All prices include cart, range balls, forecaddie) Head golf professional: Caleb Anderson Course designer: David McLay Kidd (2008) Extras:Driving range (with short-game course), putting green, clubhouse, restaurant, golf academy

Website: www.tetherow.com

Tee Tips M Black M GoldM Rust M Silver M Gold W Rust W Silver W

Rating Slope 7 5.2 1 5 1 73.8 l47 68.9 I35 7 1.3 1 4 3 6 6.4 1 2 4 7 4.7 1 4 5 7 7.0 1 5 1 7 0.8 1 3 1

19 Tetherow Golf Club

17 Prineville Golf Club The second-oldest ~j go l f coursein Central Oregon, the nine-hole facility is a decidedly unpretentious semi-private golf club. The throwback weaves through the foothills east of Prineville, offering the uninitiated a surprising test of golf. The greens are considered by manyto beam ong the slickest in the region. Head golf professional: None Number of holes:Nine Course stats:Men's tees: Status:Open year-round, par 32, front nine; par 33, weather permitting back nine; 4,959 yards total. Location:7120 Ochoco Women's tees: par 33, front; Highway, Prineville par 35, back; 4,531 yards Pro shop:541-447-7266 total How to play:Currently Course designers:Bob accepting new members. Hogan, Eddie Hogan, Ted Prospective members can Longworth, Larry Lamberger play18 holes for $30, limit of (1950) three rounds peryear

Course stats: Par 72, 7,379 yards Green fees:Through May and in October: $144 for public, $124 for resort guest; June1-Sept. 30: $209 for public, $169 for resort guests (Prices include cart, range balls, forecaddie) Head golf professional: Joey Pickavance Course designer: Jack Nicklaus (2004) Extras:Driving range, putting green, short-game area, indoor training facility

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Extras:Driving range, putting green, practice bunker,barand restaurant Website: www.prinevillegolfclub.com Tee Rating Slope M en's tees 6 4 . 1 11 6 W omen's tees 66.4 1 1 5

Recognized by many national publications as among the elite public-access facilities in the country, Tetherow was designed by renowned architect and Bend resident David McLay Kidd. A test of golf throughout, Tetherow's striking design uses hard and fast fescue grasses that provide a style of golf more like a links course than a typical American parkland golf course. Number of holes:18 Status: Open seasonall y Location:61240 Skyline Ranch Road,Bend Tee times:541-388-2582 Howto play:Available to members and their guests, with limited play for the general public

Tee Rati n g S lope K idd (Pro) M 75.2 14 2 Black M 73.9 138 B lack/Tan M 72.4 13 7 Tan M 7 1.3 1 3 5 Sage M 69.7 131 Tan W 78 149 Sage W 75.7 144 Sage/Red 7 2 . 9 137 Red W 71.1 134

CentralOregoncourses: Didyouknow? • Widgi Creek Golf Club's11th hole was voted one of the four best par 3s in Central

• Prineville Golf Club's annual Prineville Invitational started in1955 as the (Fred)

Oregon in a 2011Bulletin panel of area golf industry professionals.

Hudspeth's Invitational Pro-Am and is thesecond-oldest annual tournament in the region.

14 • Tee to Green Central Oregon Golf Preview • May 12, 2013

2OAwbreyGlen Golf Club

22Brasada Canyons Golf Clud

Nestled just west of Awbrey Butte in west Bend, the wooded Awbrey Glen offers some memorable views of the Cascades. The course will complete an overhaul of its fifth hole this summer that will shorten it to a risk/reward 335-yard par 4. The project is the first major endeavor as part of the club's play:Guestsm ay new master plan, which was How to play when accompanied created in 2011 by Bend by a member. Awbrey Glen architect David McLay Kidd. also offers a reciprocal rate Number of holes:18 for members of other area Status:Open year-round, private clubs. Memberships weather permitting available. Location:2500 N.W. Awbrey Course stats: Glen Drive, Bend Par 72, 6,957 yards Information:541-385-6011

Co-designed by PeterJacobsen, the Portland native who went on to play on the PGA and Champions pro tours, the desert course has a reputation for being among the region's most enjoyable golf courses. The course is not particularly easy to walk as it wends through the high desert. And at nearly 7,300 yards from "Jake's tees," the course can play as long as any golfer chooses. Number of holes:18 Status:Open year-round, weather permitting Location:16986 S.W. Brasada Ranch Road, Powell Butte Information:541-504-3200

Head golf professional: Tim Fraley Course designer:Gene "Bunny" Mason (1993) Extras:Pro shop, dualended driving range, learning center, additional five-hole par-3 golf course, restaurant, fitness center, pool Website: www.awbreyglen.com Rating:TBD

How to play:Golf course open to Brasada club members and their guests, with limited tee times available for resort guests Course stats: Par 72, 7,295 yards Director of golf: Zach Swoffer Head golf professional: Daniel Wendt Course designers:Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy

(2006)

21 BendGolf and CountryClud The oldest golf course in Central Oregon, this classically designed course is defined by the ponderosa pines that envelop the southeast Bend track. Nota long golf course, but golfers should be cautious with a driver. Bend G8CC features tight fairways that put a premium on shotmaking skills. Course designers:Original Number of holes:18 nine: H. Chandler Egan, Status:Open year-round, William Hanley (1925); weather permitting second nine: Bob Baldock Location:61045 Country (1973) Club Drive, Bend Extras:Practice facilities Information:541-382-3261 include two chipping and Course stats: putting greens, driving Par 72, 7,058 yards range, three greenside How toplay:Guestsmay bunkers, 275-yard practice play when accompanied by hole, and a 75-yard approach a member. Memberships area. Fitness center, pool, available restaurant, meeting/banquet facilities and tennis courts Head golf professional: Erik Nielsen Website: www.bendgolfclub.com

Extras:Two-tiered driving range, and practice area that includes putting, chipping and bunker. Clubhouse, fitness facility, pool Website:www.brasada.com Tee Rati n g S lope J acobsen M 74.4 14 5 Black M 71.2 140 Gold M 68.5 130 Silver M 65.6 116 Red M 62.6 109 Gold W 74.1 135 Silver W 70 . 5 129 Red W 66.4 125

23 Broken TopClud

T ee Rat i n g Slope Black M 73. 1 135 Blue M 70.9 130 Blue/White M 69.4 127 W hite M 68. 1 124 Gold M 66.0 120 Blue W 76.9 l40 Blue/White W 75.2 l36 W hite W 73. 5 132 Gold/White W 71.6 129 Gold W 70.9 128

The Tom Weiskopf/ Jay Morrish design on Bend's west side helped usher in an era of high-end private golf in Central Oregon when it opened in1993. A classic testof golf, Broken Top offers a well-manicured parkland-style golf course that offers spectacular views of the Cascades. Its signature par-411th hole (at Course stats: right) is memorable for the Par 72, 7,161 yards deep pumice pit guarding the Head golf professional: green. Louis Bennett Number of holes:18 Course designers:Tom Status:Open seasonally Weiskopf and Jay Morrish Location:62000 Broken Top (1993) Drive, Bend Extras:Driving range, putting course, two shortInformation:Golf shop, 541-383-0868; membership, game practice facilities, clubhouse, pool, fitness 541-383-8200 How to play:Guests can play facility if accompanied or sponsored Website: www.brokentop.com by a member. Golf course memberships are available

Tee Rating Slope Black M 73.8 138 Black/Green M 72.3 135 Green M 70.7 133 Green/Silver M 69.4 129 Silver M 68.4 121 G old/Silver M 66.3 1 1 8 GoldM 6 5 1 15 Green W 77.6 148 Green/Silver W 75.3 145 Silver W 73.3 144 G old/Silver W 71.8 1 3 5 Gold W 70.1 129

CentralOregoncourses: Didyouknow? • Bend Golf and Country Club openedon atemporary layout in1925 around what is now the course's back nine. Thepermanent nine, still in play today, actually opened in1927.

• At 499 yards from the back tees, Brasada Ranch's picturesque ninth hole is among the

longest par 4s in Central Oregon. May 12, 2013 • Tee to Green Central Oregon Golf Preview • 15

24 CalderaLinks and GolfPark This nine-hole par-3 track was designed by Jim Ramey, Crosswater Club's director of agronomy, and Bob Cupp, Crosswater's architect. Like Crosswater, Caldera Links utilizes the surrounding meadows to define the course. Numher of holes:Nine-hole par-3 course, with additional regulation-length par 3, par 4 and par 5 holes Status:Open seasonally Location:East of entrance to Crosswater Club on South Century Drive in Sunriver Information:541-593-4402

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l@e~ejI(&~5k& 'Howto play:Nine-hole course available to Sunriver Resort guests, Caldera Springs homeowners and Crosswater Club members and their guests Course stats:Par 27, hole distances range from 60 to 185 yards Head golf professional: Josh Willis

Course designers:Robert E. Cupp and Jim Ramey (2007) Extras:Putting green, retail outlet Website: www.calderasprings.com

25 Crosswater Cluh The most famous golf course in Central Oregon, Crosswater is characterized by wetlands and forced carries over the Deschutes and Little Deschutes rivers. Crosswater's length makes for headlines, but greens that demand precision on approach are what make its reputation as a tough test. With 18 new bentgrass greens installed in 2012, the course has some of the best putting surfaces around. Number of holes:18 Status:Open seasonally Location:17600 Canoe Camp Drive, Sunriver Information:541-593-4402 How to play:Available to members, guests of members and Sunriver Resort guests only

26 Pronghorn Clud: FazioCourse Pronghorn's Fazio Course — named after its famed designer, Tom Fazio — isam ongthe most visually impressive golf courses anywhere and hasbeenlisted am ong the country's best golf courses in some national publications. Lined with junipers and true to the high desert setting, Fazio's greens are among the truest rolls in Central Oregon. The green complex on Fazio's187yard, par-3 eighth hole (at right) makes it a unique and spectacular golf hole. Number of holes:18 Status:Open year-round, weather permitting Location:65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend Information:541-693-5300

How toplay:Guestsmay play when accompanied by a member. Memberships available. Course stats: Par 72, 7,447 yards Head golf professional: Joey Pickavance Course designer: Tom Fazio (2007) Extras:Two dnving ranges, putting green, short-game area, indoor training facility

Website: www.pronghornclub.com Tee Tips M Black M Rust M GoldM Rust W Gold W Silver W

Rating Slope 7 5.2 1 4 2 73 136 7 0.4 1 2 9 6 8.2 128 76.9 I47 7 3.8 1 4 0 6 9.2 1 2 7

Off-peakratesforCentral Oregongolf courses Central Oregon golf is a bit more affordable if you canplay weekdays, in the afternoon or early evenings. Hereare thearea courses that offer off-peak rates. Prices do not include cart, unless otherwise noted.

Course stats: Par 72, 7,683 yards Head golf professional: Josh Willis Course designer: Robert E. Cupp (1995) Extras:Driving range, putting and chipping greens, clubhouse with restaurant, snack bar, pro shop, locker facilities, pool Website: www.crosswater.com

Tee Rating Slope GoldM 7 6.9 1 5 0 Silver M 74.8 1 44 Blue M 7 2.4 1 3 3 White M 6 9.4 1 2 6 Red M 6 9.8 1 2 5 White W 7 6.1 1 4 2 Red W 7 1.6 1 3 2 Red Front W 7 0.8 1 3 1

CentralOregoncourses: Didyouknow? Crosswater Club and Pronghorn Club's Fazio Course were two of four Central Oregon layouts to be ranked among Golf Digest's latest list of the 200 greatest

public and private courses in America. Faziowas ranked No. 134and Crosswater landed at No. 177, joining the list with Pronghorn's Nicklaus Course (No. 130) and

Tetherow Golf Club (No. 192). 16 • Tee to Green Central Oregon Golf Preview • May 12, 2013

ASPEHUIKESGOLF COURS E(SISTERS) Through June 9:$39daily before 7 a.m.; Mon.-Thor.:$45 from 7-7;50a.m.; Fri.-Sun.; $50 from 7-7:50a.m.; $45daily from 2-5 p.m.;$30daily after5p.m. Junu10-Oct .7:$45before7a.m.; $60 from7-7:50a.m.; $65from 1-3 p.m.;$49after 3p.m. (atter 2 p.m. inSept.); $40after 5p.m. After Oct. 8: $35before7;30a.m.

BlACKBUTTERANCH BIG MEADO WAHDGLAZEMEADOW Through May23: $45after1 p.m. May 24June20:$55dailybefore 7:30 a.m.andafter 2p.m. June 21-Sept. 30:$65daily before 7:30 a.m.andafter1 p.m.,$55after 3 p.m. (beginat s 2p.m. after Sept. 2) CROOKE DRIVERRANCH ThroughSeptember: Mon,-Thur.: $31 after2p.m., $37atter 3p.m. Fri.-Sun.andholidays October: Mon.-Thur.:$20after1 p.m., $32 after2p.m. Fri.-Son. and holidays EAGLECRESTRESORT(REDMOND) Through May24 and Oct. 14Nov. 10:ResortandRidge courses, $39 after 2p.m.; ChallengeCourse, $19 after 2p.m. May 25Oct.13:ResortandRidge courses,$49afler 3p.m.;Chalenge Course,$29after 3p.m.

THEGREENSATREDMOND

$24 alter1p.m. JUNIPERGOLFCOURSE(REDMOND) Through May24 andSept. 9-0ct. 31: $40,after noon May 25Sept.8:$45from noon-4 p.m. and $40 (cart included)after4 p.m., Mon.-Thur.;$55from noon-4 p.m.; $50(cart included)after4p.m. Nov. 1-Dec. 2:$30afternoon LOSTTRACKSGOLFCLUB(BEHD) Through June13:$40aflernoon June 14-Oct. 13: $49daily from noon-3p.m.;$40daily afler3p.m. Oct. 14-Nov. 7: $35 daily after 3 p.m. MEADOW UIKESGOLF COURSE (PRINEVILLE) Through Sept. 30: Mon.-Thur.,$25 after 1p.m.;Fri.-Sun., $20after1 p.m.; $25(with cart)after 4p.m, daily Oct. 1-Oct. 31: $23 daily after1 pm $25(withcart)alter3pm

Tuesdays:$25

MISSIHG LIHKFAMILYGOLF CENTER(R EDMOND) $10 unlimitedplayafter 5 p.m.

PROHG HORNCLUB, HICKUIUSCOURSE(BEHD) Through MayandOct. 1-Oct. 31: $102daiy (includescartandrange balls) atter2:30p.m. June-September:$125daily (includescartandrangebals) after 2:30 p.m.

QUAILRUNGOLFCOURSE(UtPIHE) ThroughMay14andafter Oct. 1: $25 atter1 p.m. May 15-Sept. 30:$35after2p.m. RIVER'8 EDGEGOLFCOURSE(BEND) ThroughMay17andSept. 10Oct. 28: $30afler1 p.m. May18-Sept. 9: $39 after 3p.m. SUNRIVERRESORT,M EADOWS AND WOODUINDS COURSES(Duschutes County residentrate includescart) May 24-Sept. 30: From noon-2 p.m., $69onMon.-Thur., $79on Fri.-Sun.;from2-5p.m., $59on Mon.-Thur.,$69onFri.-Son.; $49 daily after 5p.m. TETHERO WGOLFCLUB(BEHD) ThroughMayand after Oct.1: CentralOregonresidents pay$100

(includingcartandforecaddie) after 1:40 p.m. June1-Sept. 30:CentralOregon residentspay$100(including cartand torecaddieafter ) 1:40p.m.; $95after 3:30 p.m. WIDGICREEKGOLFCLUB(BEND) Through May 24:$25after3:30p.m. May 25-June 9:$49lrom1-3:59 p.m.; $39from4-5:29 p.m.; $25after 5:30 p.m. June10-Sept. 8: $59before8a.m.; $65 lrom11a.m.-12:59p.m.; $49 from1-3:59p.m.;$39from4-5:29 p.m.; $25after5:30p.m. Sept. 9-Sept. 29:$45from noon3:59 p.m.;$25after 4p.m. Sept. 30-Oct. 13:$25after 3p.m.

2013 PGA

The 12th hole at Crosswater Club, site of this year's PGA Professional National Championship.

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@ Where: Sunriver's Crosswater Club and Meadowscourse What:312 club professionals

from 41 PGA of America sections compete in a 72-hole stroke-play

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tournament; top 20 qualify forthe PGAChampionship (more info at www.pga.com)

Irheh: June 23-26 %Ãh~ 'I

Central Oregon Tournament highlights

in 2013 May13-17 — Pacific Northwest

Golf Association Men's Master40 Amateur Championship at Brasada Canyons in Powell Butte Juue10-12 —48th Bend Ladies' Invitational at Bend Golf and Country Club

Juue11-13 — OregonOpen Invitational at Juniper Golf Club in Redmond June 21-23 —60th Men's Mirror Pond Amateur Invitational at Bend Golf and Country Club June 23-26 —2013 PGA Professional National

Championship at Sunriver Resort's Crosswater Cluband Meadows course July 6-7 —58th Prineville Invitational Pro-Am at Prineville Golf Club

• Three years after the departure of the ChampionsTour from Crosswater Club, the PGA ProfessionalNational Championshipshinesa spotlight on Central Oregonagain By Zack Hall The Bulletin

Sunriver Resort is no stranger to golf's limelight. But it has been a while since Sunriver'sCrosswater Club has hosted a golf tournament significant enough to attract national television exposure. That will change in June when Sunriver hosts the 46th PGA Professional N ational Championship, w h ich w i l l bring together 312 of the nation's best club professionals for a chance to qualify for the 2013 PGA Championship. The tournament — which Crosswater also hosted in 2001 and 2007 — will be televised live on the Golf Channel, a welcome chancefor Sunriver to bask under the bright lights of national television for the first time since the Champions Tour

moved The Tradition from Sunriver to Alabama after 2010. "You can't afford that amount of marketing on a channel like the Golf Channel," says Scott Ellender, the resort's director of lodge operations. "That is one of the lucrative aspects of this event ... it puts us on the Golf Channel for four consecutive days." The stakes will be high for the golfers in the field, which is scheduled to include a local entry: Bend's Jerrel Grow, a professional at Pronghorn Club who moved to Central Oregon just last summer. The top 20 golfers after 72 holes at the National Championship — which will be played June 23 through June 26 — advance to play at the PGA Championship in August at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, N.Y.

Many players in the field are accustomed to such pressures. About a quarter of them will have some PGA Tour experience, estimates Josh Willis, the head professional at Crosswater and an organizerforthe 2007 event. While the N ational Championship lacks the household names of the highest levels of pro golf, such experience speaks to the caliber of golfers who will be playing in this tournament, Willis says. "It's definitely not the PGA Tour," says Willis. "But there are a group of individuals in this field of 312 which all have played on the PGA Tour. So the quality is there. I just wouldn't say it is in all 312

players." Hosting the National Championship will be no small chore for Sunriver.

Aug. 24-25 —Oregon Golf Associa tion'sMen'sand Women's Oregon Mid-Amateur

Championship at EagleCrest Resort and Ridgecourses Aug. 26 — LI.S. Mid-Amateur sectional qualifying tournament

at Aspen LakesGolf Course in Sisters Aug. 26-29 —Sunriver Junior

Open at Sunriver Resort's Meadows course. Sept. 9-13 —The Men's

and Women's OregonSenior Amateur Championship at Brasada Canyons in Powell Butte Sept. 16-20 —PNGA Men's

and Women's Senior Team Championships at Sunriver Resort's Meadowsand Woodlands courses Sept. 21-26 —The 2013 Pacific Amateur Golf Classic at multiple

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From previous page With such a large field, Sunriver will utilize its Meadows course in addition to Crosswater for the tournament's first two rounds. The field will be cut after the second round, leaving the final two rounds to Crosswater. Willis says the vast field means that Sunriver's organizational efforts will be even greater than for The Tradition, a major championship on the Champions Tour that attracted a limited field of 60 to 70 of pro golf's best senior golfers to Crosswater each year from 2007 through 2010. "The energy that will go into this event, it's far greater than a Jeld-Wen Tradition," Willis says. "You can imagine what that

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Spectators react during the PGA Professional National Championship held at Sunriver's Crosswater Club in 2007.

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(having more than 300 players) is going to do, not only from a guest presence around our resort, but just simply the logistics behind the event itself." That includes course setup. Willis expects the courses to be firmer and faster than normal, but it will not quite be The Tradition. Crosswater's rough will be grown to some 3 to 4 inches and its greens will run between an 11 and 12 on the Stimpmeter, respectively shorter and slowerthan the course was set up for The Tradition, Ellender adds. "One of the things that the PGA of America prides itself in is they don't want to put the course in jeopardy and they won't push the greens in particular to the brink that

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the (PGA) Tour maybe might," Ellender says. "Certainly the greens are going to be mowed extra and rolled extra and be firm and fast, but they're not going to take them to the brink of jeopardy — which is great." For spectators, who will be admitted free, Crosswater will look the part of a pro golf venue, including ropes outlining each hole. The course will not have the grandstands and corporate hospitality suites of The Tradition, which is a greater spectator attraction than the National Championship. That is fine with Sunriver, which welcomes the attention without inconvenienc-

ing Crosswater'smembership nearly as much as a PGA tour-caliber event. Perhaps that is why Sunriver feels fortunate to have the National Championship return. "Because of the great product we have in our course and our facilities that we have, and having hosted this event for years, we're a very attractive resort for the PGA," Willis says. "We've built a great relationship with them. We're fortunate, they want to continue to come back." — Reporter:541-617-7868, zhall@bendbulletin.com

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MeadowLakesGolf Courseis aweekly women's golf leaguethat plays onThursdaysat 9 a.m.Season runsthrough September. AII women playerswith a GHINhandicapwecome. For more information,call theMeadowLakes proshop at 541-447-7113or KarenPetersonat 541-447-5782. Lost Tracks Ladies: TheLadiesLeagueat Lost Tracks Golf Club inBendplays weeklyon Tuesdays.All womengolfers arewelcome.Formoreinformation, call theproshopat 541-385-1818. Lost TracksMen: Men'sclubat LostTracksGolf Clubholds weeklyeventsonWednesdaysandThursdaysthroughoutthe golf season.Formoreinformation, call LostTracksat 541-385-1818 or visit www.losttracks.com. Meadow LakesMen: Men'sGolf Associationat Mea dow LakesGolf Coursein Prineviffeplays weekly onWednesdays. All menarewelcome.Formoreinformation, call ZachLampert at 541-447-7113. Quail Run Women:Quail RunGolf Coursewomen's 18hole gollfeagueplays at 8a.m. duringthegolf season.Interested golfers arewelcome.For moreinformation, call PennyScott at 541-598-7477. River's Edge Men: TheMen's Clubat River's EdgeGolf Course inBendplaysweeklytournamentsonTuesday.Members of themen'sclubandother interestedRiver's EdgeGolf Ciubmen with anestablishedUSGAhandicapareinvited to participate. For more information or to register,call River's Edgeat 541-3892828.

River' s Edge W omen:TheWomen' sClubatRiver'sEdge Golf Coursein Bendplays eachWednesdayduring thegolf season. Member sarewelcomeandshouldsignupbythepreceding Saturdayfor thetournaments. For moreinformation, ortoregister, cail River'sEdgeat541-389-2828. Sunriver Resort Men:Men'sclubat Sunriver Resort plays Wednesda ytournamentsattheMeadowsorWoodlandscourses with shotgunstartsat about9 a.m.Costis $55for annual membership.Formoreinformation, emailRobertHil at rhiff@taftcollege.eduorvisit www.srmensgolf.com. Sunriver Resort Women:Women'sclub at Sunriver Resort plays Wednesday tournamentsatthe MeadowsorWoodlands courseswith shotgunstarts approximately9 a.m.Thereareboth

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education,CraigWinter Costis freefor current OG Avolunteers, $40 forOGAand PNGAMembers, or$75for all others.Classis limitedto10participants. Formoreinformation orto register: visit www.oga.org,email cwinter©og.orgorcall 503-981-4653. June 3-5: Women -only lessonsat Lost TracksGolf Club in Bendofferedby the BendPark 8 RecreationDistrict. Sessions are11a.m.to12:30p.m.andaretaught byPGAprofessional Bob Garza.Eachsession includeson-courseinstructionandamaximumstudent/teacherratio of8-to-1. Equipmentwil be provided for thosestudentswithout their own.Costis $55for residentsof the BendPark& Recreation District, $74for others.Toregister, call 541-389-7275 orvisit www.bendparksandrec.org. June13-15: Adulcoed t golf lessonsat LostTracksGolf Club Clinics and classes in Bend offeredbytheBend Park 8 Recreation District. Sessions May 16, 23 and 30:Adultgolf educationfor beginnersat are to7 p.m.andaretaught by PG A professional BobGarza. AwbreyGlenGolf Clubin Bendoffered bytheBend Park8 Recre- Each5:30 sessionincludeson-course instruction andamaximumstuation District.Three-dayclinic runsfrom5to 6:30p.m.eachday. dent/teacher ratio of 8-to-1. Equipmentwil be providedfor those Classesaretaught byPGA professional TimFraleyandhis staff. withouttheir own.Cost is$55for residentsof theBend Clinics includelessonson etiquette, rules, putting, chipping, students 8 RecreationDistrict, $74for others.Toregister, call 541pitching,mid-ironsandfull swings.Equipmentwil be provided Park orvisit www.bendparksandrec.org. for thosestudentswithout their own.Costis $149for residents of 389-7275 June 15: Swing intoSpring golf clinic at MeadowLakes the BendPark8 Recreation District. Price includesthreereturn Golf Coursein Prineviffe is designedto teachbeginning golftrips aftergraduationtoAwbreyGlen's learningcenter andits five- ers fundam entals andhelpseasonedgolfers sharpentheir golf hole loopcourse. Toregister, call 541-389-7275or visit www. skills. TaughtbyPGAproVic Martin, classisscheduledfor 9a.m. bendparksandrec.org. May17, 31 and June 7: Youthgoflessonsfor children to 10:30a.m.andcosts $5. Clubsavailablefor thosewhoneed ages 9to12 atAwbrey GlenGolf ClubinBendofferedbytheBend them.Formoreinformation orto register: 541-447-7113. June 17-19, June 24-26, July 15-17 and Aug. 5-7: Park &RecreationDistrict. Three-dayclinic runsfrom4 to 5:30 golf lessonsfor childrenages8 to14 at LostTracksGolf p.m. each day.Classesaretaught byPGAprofessional TimFraley Youth Club in Bendoffered by the BendPark& Recreation District. and hisstaffandaredesigned for beginners.Clinics includelesThree-day c inics held 9a.m. to nooneachday aretaught by sons onetiquette, rules,putting, chipping,pitching, mid-irons and full swings.Equipmentwill be providedfor thosestudents PGAprofessionalBobGarza andhis staff. Eachsession includes without theirown.Costis $79for residentsofthe BendPark 8 on-courseinstruction, lessonongolf etiquetteanda maximum RecreationDistrict. Toregister, call 541-389-7275or visit www. student/teacherratio of 8-to-1. Equipmentwill be providedfor thosestudentswithout their own.Cost is$58for residentsof the bendparksandrec.org. BendPark8 Recreation District, $78for others.Toregister, call May 21-22:Two-daybeginnerandintermediate Rules of Golf orvisit www.bendparksandrec.org. workshopat BendGolf andCountry Club.From8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 541-389-7275 each day,participantswill learn detailed informationabout the Rules ofGolffromtheOregonGolf Association's director ofrules Continued next page

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nine-holeand18-holegroups.Formore information onnine-hole group:VickiDoerfleratvickilynn49©yahoo.comorcall 541-5988467;18-holegroup:Shenny Braemer atsbraemer4@gmail.com or call 541-593-4423. Widgi CreekMen: WidgiCreekMen's Clubat Widgi Creek Golf Club inBendis aweekly golf league.Formoreinformation, call theWidgi Creekclubhouseat541-382-4449. Widgi CreekWomen:Widgi CreekWomen'sGolf Association atWidgi CreekGolf Clubin Bendis aweekly golf league.For more information,call theWidgi Creekclubhouseat 541-3824449.

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CENTRAL OREGON GOLF CALENDAR From previous page June 17-19: Wom en-only lessonsat Lost TracksGolf Club in BendofferedbytheBend Park &Recreation District. Sessions are 6 to7:30p.m.andaretaught byPGAprofessional BobGarza. Eachsessionincludes on-courseinstruction andamaximumstudent/teacherratio of8-to-1. Equipmentwil be providedfor those studentswithouttheir own.Cost is$55for residentsof theBend Park 8 RecreationDistrict, $74for others.Toregister, call 541389-7275orvisit www.bendparksandrec.org. June 21: PGA Youth Golf Clinic at LostTracksGolf Clubin Bend is run inconjunction with the46th PGAProfessional National Championshipwhi , chwill begin on June23 at Sunriver Resort.Juniorgolferswill workwith tournamentcompetitors, all of whom arePGAprofessionals, from9a.m.to noon. Cost isfree. For moreinformation: www.losttracks.com. June 24-29: Juniorgolfcampat CrookedRiver Ranch is designed tobeanintroduction togolf for childrenages8 to 14. Attendees wil learnthefundamentalsofthegame: including etiquette, putting,chipping,approachshotsandteeshots. Camp runsfrom3 to 5 p.m. fromTuesdaythroughThursday.Breakfastandtournament beginsFridaymorning. Costis$75. Formoreinformation: call at 541-923-6343 orvisit www.playgolfamerica.com/ggr. Mondays: Juniorgof clinic atMeadowLakesGolf Coursein Prineville will runevery Mondayfrom10 a.m.to noonfrom June 24 through July15. MeadowLakesPGAteaching professionalVic Martin will beleadinstructor for theclinic. Costis$25pergolfer. Advance sign-up andpaymentarerequired. Formoreinformation or to register,call541-447-7113. July 8-10: Adulcoed t golf lessonsat LostTracksGolf Club in BendofferedbytheBend Park &Recreation District. Sessions are 6 to7:30p.m.andaretaught byPGAprofessional BobGarza. Eachsessionincludes on-course instruction andamaximumstudent/teacherratio of8-to-1. Equipmentwil be providedfor those studentswithouttheir own.Cost is$55for residentsof theBend Park 8 RecreationDistrict, $74for others.Toregister, call 541389-7275orvisit www.bendparksandrec.org. July 22-24: Wome-onl n y lessonsat Lost TracksGolf Club in BendofferedbytheBend Park &Recreation District. Sessions are 6 to7:30p.m.andaretaught byPGAprofessional BobGarza. Eachsessionincludes on-courseinstruction andamaximumstu-

dent/teacherratio of8-to-1. Equipmentwil be providedfor those studentswithouttheir own.Cost is$55for residentsof theBend Park 8 RecreationDistrict, $74for others.Toregister, call 541389-7275orvisit www.bendparksandrec.org Aug. 5-7: Adultcoedgolf lessonsat Lost TracksGolf Club in Bend offeredbytheBend Park & Recreation District. Sessions are 6 to7:30p.m.andaretaught by PGAprofessional BobGarza. Eachsessionincludeson-courseinstruction andamaximumstudent/teacherratio of8-to-1. Equipmentwil be providedfor those studentswithouttheir own.Cost is$55for residentsof theBend Park 8 RecreationDistrict, $74for others.Toregister, caI 541389-7275orvisit www.bendparksandrec.org. Sept. 10,17and 24: Adult golfeducationfor beginnersat AwbreyGlenGolf Clubin Bendoffered bytheBend Park 8 Recreation District.Three-dayclinic runsfrom5to 6;30 p.m,eachday. Classesaretaught byPGA professional TimFraleyandhis staff. Clinics includelessonson etiquette, rules, putting, chipping, pitching,mid-ironsandfull swings.Equipmentwil be provided for thosestudents withouttheir own.Costis $149for residents of the BendPark8 Recreation District. Price includesthree return trips aftergraduationto AwbreyGlen's learningcenterand its fivehole loopcourse.Toregister, call 541-389-7275or visit www. bendparksandrec.org.

Tournaments May13: Oregon Golf AssociationTourpartnerseries tournament atBendGolf andCountry Club.Teetimes begin at11 a.m. OGAToureventsareopentoanygolfer withaUSGAhandicapand includeopenandsenior divisions. Costfor this eventis $79for OGAmembersand$99for nonmembers. Deadline toenter isMay 6. For moreinformation or toregister, visit www.oga.orgor call theOGAat503-981-4653. May 13: CentralOregonSeniors Golf Organizationeventat CrookedRiverRanch. Theformatisindividual grossandnet best ba I, aswellasteambest bal. Cashprizesawardedat eachevent. Tournamentseries is opento men's club members at host sites and participantsmusthavean OregonGolf Associationhandicap. Cost is $150for theseasonplus a $5 per-eventfee. Formore information,call TedCarlin at 541-604-4054. May 13-17: ThePacific NorthwestGolf Association Men's Master-40Ama teur Championship at BrasadaRanch in Pow ell

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Butte.Tournamentbeginswith tworoundsof strokeplayto determineseeding,followedbyfive roundsofsingle-elimination match play.Thechampionship roundis setfor Friday, May17.Thefield is limitedto128golfers. Entrantsmustbe40 years ofageorolder by May13andhavea USGAHandicapIndexof16.4 orlessatthe time ofentry.Costis$200andthedeadlineto enterwasApril 22. For moreinformation, visit www.thepnga.orgorcall thePNGAat 800-643-6410. May 17-19: 29thedition oftheJuniper Chapman atJuniper Golf Coursein Redmond. Opento anytwo malegolfers with a maximum handicapdifferential of eightstrokesbetweenpartners. Cost is $250perteamfor thetwo-day, 36-holetournament with grossandnetdivisions andincludesapractice round. Toregister, call the Juniperproshopat 541-548-3121or downloadentry form atwww.playjunipercom. May18: TheMuseum atWarm SpringspresentsTheBoomer ClassicBenefit GolfTournament, a four-personteamscramble at Kah-Nee-TaHigh DesertResort. Tournament begins with 9:30 a.m.shotgun.Costis $75perpersonandincludeslunch,contests and prizes.Proceedsbenefit community educational programsof The Museum at WarmSprings. Formoreinformation orto register: call 541-322-5753, email dstaconarimuseumatwarmsprings. org, orvisit www .museumatwarmsprings.org. May 18: Men'sLeagueInvitational at MeadowLakes Golf CourseinPrineville is athree-personscrambletournament. Event tees offwith a9 a.m.shotgunandis opento the public. Costis $75 perteamplusgreenfees.Formoreinformation orto register, call theMeadowLakesproshopat 541-447-7113. May19: LionsClubof LaPineScramb efor Sight golf tournament atQuailRunGolf Clubin La Pine. Four-personscramble beginswith1 p.m.shotgunstartandusesamodified scoring system. Cost$75perpersonor$40forQuail Runmembers, includes golf, rangeballs andmeal.Proceeds support the LaPineLions Club andtheOregonLionsSight 8 Hearing Foundation. Formore informationorto register, call 541-536-2911or541-408-6167. May 20-24: CentralOregonJunior Golf Association newmemberqualification at AwbreyGlen Golf Club in Bend.Tee times canbemade byappointment. Newmembers are required to attend.Formoreinformation, call WoodieThomasat 541-5984653 orvisit www.cojga.com. May 24: CentralOregonGolf Tour individual strokeplaytournamentatBrasadaRanchin Powel Butte.TheCentral OregonGolf Tour is acompetitive golf seriesheldat golf coursesthroughout CentralOregon.Gross and net competitions opento amateurgolfers of all abilities. Prizepool awardedweekly andmembership not required.Formoreinformation orto register: 541-633-7652, 541-318-5155,orwwwcentraloregongolftourcom. May 25:WildlandFirefighter Foundation Benefit GolfTournament atAspenLakesGolf CourseinSisters. Four-playerscramble beginswith 8a.m.shotgun.Costis$320perteamor $80for an individual;includes18holes ofgolf, cartandbarbecue. Formore information orto register, contactthe Redmond Hotshots at 541504-7350orcbuhrig©fs.fed.us. May 25:CentralOregonJunior GolfAssociationnew-member qualifieratAwbreyGlenGolf Clubin Bend.Teetimesbeginat 3:30 p.m. New members arerequired toattend. Formoreinformation, call WoodieThomasat 541-598-4653 orvisit www.cojga.com. May 28-29: OregonChapter of thePGApro-amtournament. Formatfor bothdays is a netStableford. This two-dayevent is held atBendGolf andCountry ClubandPronghornClub's Nicklaus Coursenear Bend. Costfor amateurs is $200per golfer. Contact 800-574-0503orwww.pnwpga.com. May 31-June 2: Duffers 8 DollsChapmanTournament at DesertPeaksGolf Clubin Madras.Costis $120percoupleand includesFridaypracticeround,twodaysof tournament golf, KP and long-drivecompetitions anda teambest ball on Saturday and Sunday.Optional nine-holekickercompetition duringFriday practiceroundis$5.Therewil alsobeahosted dinner at Geno's Italian Grill in Madras.Formoreinformationor to register, call the clubhouse at 541-475-6368or visit www.desertpeaks.comto download a registration form. June 1: Pro-Junio23 r atAwbreyGlen Golf Clubin Bendis a fundraisergolf tournamentfor theCentral OregonJunior GolfAssociation.Four-person,23-holegolf tournament beginswith a 2 p.m, shotgunstart. Teamswil playshambleand scrambleand play AwbreyGlen's regulationcourseandfive-hole loopcourse. Each team wil consistofthreejunior golfersbetweentheages of10 and 16 andonegolf professional. Spaceis limited to10teams.Cost is $100perteamandincludesgolf, lunch,drinks andprizes. Formore informationor toregister, call AwbreyGlen head professional Tim Fraleyat 541-388-8526oremail himattim©awbreyglen.com. June1: 2013ScrimmageontheLinksbenefit golftournament at LostTracksGolf Club. Four-personscramble beginswith two shotguns,at7:30a.m.and2:30p.m.Entry fee:$100perperson or $400perteamandincludes lunch, beverages,gifts andprizes. BenefitstheBend, Mountain ViewandSummit highschoolfootball teams.Toregister orfor moreinformation, visit wwwscrimmageonthelinks.com.

June1:Ochoco Open atMeadow Lakes GolfCourse in Prineville is an"individual scramble"tournament. Costis$25per golfer plusgreenfees. Formoreinformation orto register,call the MeadowLakesproshopat 541-447-7113. June 1-2: The 29th annuaRiverhouseGolf Tournam ent at River'sEdgeGolf Coursein Bendis a 36-hole, four-person scrambletournament that benefits theEveryKid Fund. Beginsat8 a.m. with ashotgunstart eachday.Grossandnetprizes awarded in eachdivisionalongwith awards for closestto thepin,longest drive andaRobberson Ford hole-in-oneprize.Costis $198and includes greenfees,cart, lunchbothdays,teeprizesandawards dinnerSaturdaynight. Field limited tothefirst136 golfers. For more informationorto register, call 541-389-3111orvisit www . riverhouse.com/tournam ent. June 1-2: LadiesMarmotat Prineville Golf Club is atwopersonteamevent stretchedover twodaysand36holes Formore informationortoregister, call Prineville GCat 541-447-6658. June 2: Swingsfor Strings atSunriverResort's Woodlands course is afundraisingtournament hostedbythe Sunriver Area Chamberof Comm erce and the Sunriver MusicFestival. The scrambletournament wil begin with a 1 p.m.shotgun. Costis $125 perplayerandincludescart, barbecuelunch, driving range and puttinggreenchalenges, par-3competitions, Nikedemoday and teeprizesandawards.A reception after playisalso included. Deadlineto enteris May24.Formore information, call theSunriver Chamberat 877-593-8149 or 541-593-1084, email info© sunriverchamb er.com, orvisit www.sunriverchamber.com. June 2: BendFCTimbers Soccer Golf Tournament at Tetherow GolfClub inBendis a four-personscramble. Tournament beginswith a 1:30p.m. shotgun. Cost is $150per player and includesgreenfees, cart, dinnerandawards. Event, contest and hole sponsorshipsavailable. Proceedsbenefit the OregonRush scholarshipfundandfield development fund. Formoreinformation or toregister,visit www.oregonrush.com, oremail at shore© bendbroadband.com. June 6: CentralOregonGolf Tourindividual strokeplaytournamentatSunriver Resort's CrosswaterClub.TheCentral Oregon Golf Tourisacompetitive golfseriesheldat golfcoursesthroughout CentralOregon.Grossandnet competitions opento amateur golfers ofall abilities. Prizepoolawardedweeklyand membership not required.Formoreinformation orto register: 541-633-7652, 541-318-5155,orwwwcentraloregongolftourcom. June 7: RonaldMcDonald HouseCharities Central Oregon Open is afour-person scrambletournament at Sunriver Resort's Meadows andWoodlandscourses.Tournamentbeginsat9a.m. at both courses.Costis $135perplayeror $500 perteamand includesgreenfees, cartandbarbecuelunch. Deadline to register is June5.Sponsorship opportunities available.All proceeds benefitRonaldMcDonald HouseCharities ofCentral Oregon. For more informationorto register: 541-318-4950or www.rmhcofcentraloregon.org. June 8:Kah-Nee-TaJunioratKah-Nee-Tah High Desert ResortnearWarmSprings isanOregonGolf Associationjunior tournament.Formoreinformation or to register,call theOGAat 866-981-4653 or visit www.oga.org. June 8-9: Prineville Heritage Tournament at Prinevil e Gof Club andMeadowLakes Golf Coursein Prinevile. Two-day,twopersonteamtournament includesa round of scrambleat Prineville GCand18 holesof best ball at MeadowLakes.Cost is$135 per playerandincludes teeprize, flightedgrossandnet payouts and additionaprizesandgames. Formore information orto register, visitwww.prinevilekiwanis.orgor contact MeadowLakesat 541-447-7113 orzach©meadowakesgc.com. June 9: TheRexUnderwoodMemorial Golf Tournament at Quail Run Golf Clubin LaPine. Four-personscrambebeginswith an 8 a.m.shotgun. Proceedsbenefit the Gilchrist BoosterClub and Gilchrist HighSchool student activities, sports andclubs. Quail Runmembers pay $25,all others$55andprice includes greenfees,lunch, KPandlong-drive contestsandprizes. Deadline to register isMay31. Formoreinformation: contact Lynne Underwood-Murray at541-390-4221orat lynnectravel@aol.com or Gilchrist Highat541-433-2295. June 9: Fifth annualUnitedWayGolf Classic atSunriver Resort'sCrosswa ter Club.Scramble beginswith a noonshotgun start. Cost is$175per playeror $700perfoursomeand includes golf, cart, lunchandawards barbecue. Sponsorships also available. Proceeds benefit theUnitedWay of Deschutes County. For more informationor toregister, contact Dareenat 541-389-6507 or darleenredeschutesunitedw ay.org. June 10: CentralOregonSeniors Golf Organizationevent at DesertPeaksin Madras. Theformat is individualgrossand net bestball, as well asteambest ball. Cashprizes awardedat eachevent.Tournament series isopento men's club membersat host sitesandparticipants musthaveanOregonGolf Association handicap.Costis$150for theseasonplusa$5 per-eventfee. For more information,callTedCarlin at541-604-4054.

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CENTRAL OREGON GOLF CALENDAR informationvisit www.bestofbendbestbaff.comorcontact tournamentcoordinatorStein Swensonat 541-318-5155orsswensonrI wychick.com. June 10-12: The48th BendLadies' Invitational at BendGolf June 14: AspenLakesOutlaw Openat AspenLakesGolf and CountryClub is a 36-hole individual amateurstroke-play tournament.Practiceroundis June10, withthetournamentplayed Course inSistersis atournamentfundraiserforthe SistersHigh with shotgunstartsonJune11 at 9:30a.m.andJune12 at 8:30 Schoolathleticsteams.Four-personscramblebeginswitha I:30 a.m. Nonm emberentry feeis $180andincludes 36holesof stroke p.m. shotgun.Dinnerat AspenLakes' Brand33andauction followingtheround.Register asateamor individually. Entryfeeis play, practiceround,breakfastandlunchfor twodays. Awards wil be givenfor theoverall bestgrossandnetscores, withgrossand $135perplayer before May26and$140after. Includesgreenfees, net payoutsforfour flights. All femaleplayersage18andover cart anddinner.Formoreinformation: www.outlawopen.org. June 14-16: TheFather-Son Classic is a three-dayeventat with ahandicapof 32or better arewelcome. Formoreinformation or to register,call VickiTayorat541-550-7960, orBendGolf and BackButteRanch's BigMeadowandGlazeMeadowcourses.FaCountryClub541-382-2878. Entryforms alsoavailable onlineat ther-sonteamsmayconsist of fathersandsons, grandfathers and grandsons, stepfathersandstepsons,fathersandsons-in-law, and www.bendgolfclub.com (click the"Tournaments" tab). June 11-13: OregonOpenInvitational atJuniperGolf Club unclesandnephews.Costis $495perteamand includeswelcome in Redmondisanannual Pacific NorthwestPGAevent that fea- receptionandpairings partyFridaynight, twotournament rounds tures 52teamsof twoprofessional golfersandtwoamateurgolf- of golf, breakfast,tournament dinner Saturdaynight, prizesand ers competingin 36holes of teamcompetition andin a 54-hole gifts. Formoreinformation orto register: contact BrendonBainat 5-5739orbbain© blackbuff eranch.com. individualstroke-playtournament. After the secondround, field 888-96 June 16: TheEighthAnnual RCScramble is a four-person is cut to low70players. Competition handicapof18 (although payersmayhavehigherhandicaps). Admission andparking are scrambletournament at CrookedRiver Ranch.Tournament begins free for spectators.Formoreinformation onthetournament or with an 8a.m,shotgunstart. Costis $75perpersonbefore June sponsorshipopportunities, visit www.pnwg pa.com or call the 3and$90perpersonafter. Priceincludesgreenfees,cart, dinner andprizes.Sponsorships alsoavailable. Proceedsto benefit Pacific NorthwestPGAat 360-456-6496. Christian Church'syouthministries. FormoreinformaJune 13:CentralOregonGolf Tourindividual strokeplaytour- Redmond namentat BlackButteRanch's Big Meadowcourse. TheCentral tion or togeta registration form:visit www.redmondchristian.org OregonGolfTourisacompetitive golfseriesheldatgolf courses or call 541-548-2974. throughoutCentral Oregon.Grossandnet competitions opento June 15-16: CentralOregonScramble is a three-person amateurgolfers of all abilities. Prizepoolawardedweekly and scrambleatJuniper Golf Coursein Redmond. Formoreinformembershipnot required. Formoreinformation or to register: mation, call 541-548-3121,or downloadanentry form at www. 541-633-7652, 541-318-5155, or www.centraloregongolftour. playjunipercom. com. June 17:CentralOregonJuniorGolf Associationtournament June 13-16: Best ofBendBestBall at Crosswater Club in at BiackButteRanch's GlazeMeadow course. For moreinforSunriverandBend'sPronghorn Cluband Tetherow Golf Club. mation, call WoodieThomasat 541-598-4653, email cojga© Tournamentis anamateurtwo-manbestball withgrossandnet hotmail.com,orvisit www.cojga.com. June 20:Golfersfor Scholars golf tournament at Eagle Crest divisionsfor bothmenandwomen. Thefirst roundstarts witha 1 p.m.shotgunstart at Pronghorn'sNicklauscourse, followedby Resort Coursein Redmond. Four-personscramble beginswith an 8:30 am,start atTetherowanda 1 p.m. start atCrosswater. 8:30 a.m.shotgun. Costis$75perpersonandincludes cart, range Cost is $695pergolfer or $1,390per team,or $595per golfer balls andbarbecuelunch. Proceedsto benefit theRedmond High for thosestaying at Sunriver Resort. Priceincludesthreerounds SchoolScholarshipProgram.Toregister orfor moreinformation, of golf, cocktairecepti l on,lunch,andanawardsdinner. Formore contactBeaLeachat 541-788-2274 orbeal©johnlscott.com.

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www.pga.com . June 24: CentraOregonJunior Golf Associationtournament at Meadow LakesGolf Course inPrinevile. For moreinformation, call WoodieThomasat 541-598-4653, email cojga@hotmaff. com, orvisit www.cojga.com. June 24:OregonGolf AssociationTourindividual seriestournamentatBlackButteRanch's GlazeMeadowcourse. Teetimes begin at 8a.m. OG ATour events are opento anygolfer with a USGA handicapandinclude openandsenior divisions.Costfor this event is$79for OGAmembers and$99for nonmembers. Deadline toenteris June17.Formoreinformation orto register, visit www.oga.orgorcal theOG A at 503-981-4653. June 26: CentralOregonJunior Golf Association's looper tournamentat AwbreyGlenGolf Club'sLoopCoursein Bend. Event isfor 6- to 8-year-olds.Golf beginsat 4 p.m. Cost is$15 to registerfor threeevents, plusan$8 per-eventfee. Formore information,cal WoodieThomasat 541-598-4653, email cojgarI hotmail.com,orvisit www.cojga.com. June 25: OregonGolf AssociationTour individual series toumament at Black Butte Ranch's BigMeadowcourse.Teetimes begin at 8a.m. OG ATour events are opento anygolfer with a USGA handicapandinclude openandsenior divisions.Costfor this event is$79for OG A members and$99for nonmembers. Deadline toenteris June18.Formoreinformation orto register, visit www.oga.orgorcal theOG A at 503-981-4653. June 27: TheCentral OregonBuilders Association is hosting twogolftournaments in onedayat River's EdgeGolf Course in Bend.Four-personshamble tees off with an8 a.m.shotgun start. Cost is$125per personor $450 perteamto play in one tournament.Feeincludes lunch, teeandrafle prizes.Proceedsto benefitCOBA.Formoreinformation or toregister, callAndyHigh at 541-389-1058oremail himatandyh©coba.org. June 27: Central OregonGolf Tour individual stroke play toumament at BrokenTopClub in Bend. TheCentral OregonGolf Tour is acompetitive golf seriesheldat golf coursesthroughout CentralOregon.Grossandnet competitions opento amateurgolfers of all abilities. Prizepoolawardedweekly andmembership not required.Formoreinformation orto register: 541-633-7652, 541-318-5155,orwwwcentraloregongolftourcom.

June 20: Chip-in for Children100-HoleGolf Marathonat TetherowGolf ClubinBend. Event beginsat 7.30a.m., andobject is to finish asmanygolf holesas possible, upto 100. Toparticipate asatwo-person teamgolfers will needto raiseat least $1,500andgolf100 holes. Formoreinformation onsponsorship opportunities,visit www.bendgolfmarathon.com. June 20: Couplesgolf outing atAspenLakesGolf Course in Sisters.Nine-holescramblebeginsat 4 p.m.Cost is $90per coupleandincludesathree-course dinnerat AspenLakes'Brand 33 restaurant.Formoreinformation ortoregister: 541-549-4653 or visit www.aspenlakes.com. June 21-23: The60th Men'sMirror PondAmateur Invitational, CentralOregon'slongest-runninggolf tournament,at BendGolfandCountry Clubattracts topamateur malegolfers from Oregonandbeyondfor 36holesof individual stroke-play competitionovertwodays. Apractice roundis scheduledfor June 21, followedby tournament play on bothSaturday andSunday. Nonmember entry fee is $225andincludes practice round,tee prize, hostedtournament dinner, 36-holestroke-pay eventand additionalcontestsandprizes.AII maeplayerswith ahandicapof 27 orbetterarewelcorne.Field limitedto140 players. Playerscan register inthreedivisions: open(age18 andolder), senior (age 50 andolder) andsupersenior (age65andolder). Toregister, call the BendGBCCgolf shopat 541-382-2878 or emailbendgolfshoprobendgolfclub.com.Entry formsalsoavailable onlineat wwwbendgolfclub.com(click the"Tournaments" tab). June 22: Kids Club ofJeffersonCounty four-persongolf scrambleat DesertPeaksGolf Clubin Madras.Tournament begins with 8a.m. shotgun.Cost is$100pergolfer andincludes golf cart, greenfeesandlunch. Longdrive, closest to thepin, putting contestand raffle prizeswill be included. All proceeds go to theKidsClubof JeffersonCounty. Formoreinformation or to register:contactJoeMcHaney at 541-647-3710 or email kidsclub0509j.net. June 23-26: 2013PGAProfessional National Championship atSunriverRe sort's Crosswater ClubandMeadowsCourse. A field of312club professionalsrepresenting41 PG A Sections competein 72holesof stroke play.Field iscut totop 70players and tiesafter36 holes. Thoseplayers play thefinal tworounds at Crosswater.The20 top finishers earna berth in the2013PGA Championship.Admissionfor spectators is free. Information:

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CENTRAL OREGON GOLF CALENDAR handicap.Costis $150forthe seasonplusa$5per-eventfee. For more information,call TedCarlin at541-604-4054. July 9:Central OregonJuniorGof Association's loopertournaJune 29:The19th annualThreeSisters OpenWomen's Golf ment atAwbreyGlenGolf Club's LoopCoursein Bend Event is for Toumam ent atEagleCrestResort's RidgeCourse.Theteamscram- 6- to 8-year-ol ds.Golfbeginsat 4p.m.Cost is$15to register for ble beginswithan8 a.m. shotgunstart andis forwomen golfers of threeevents,plusan$8per-event fee.Formoreinformation, call all abilities.Proceedswil benefit QuotaInternational of Central Or- WoodieThomasat 541-598-4653, email cojga@hotmait.com, or egon,BendWomen'sScholarship FundandSara's Project. Costis visit www.cojga.com. $100perplayerandincludes golf, useof acart, continental breakJuly11:CentralOregonGolf Tourindividual stroke-playtourfast, lunch,teegift andprizes. Spaceis limited andentries wil be namentat Widgi CreekGolf ClubBend. TheCentral OregonGolf accepted onafirst-comebasis. Formoreinformation orto register: Tour is acompetitive gof series heldat golf coursesthroughout Susie Deckerat541-382-7446,signprosusiee bendbroadband. CentralOregon.Grossandnetcompetitions opento amateurgolfcom, orvisit www.quotaofcentraloregon.com. ers ofall abilities.Prizepool awardedweekly andmembership not June29:Third annualSt.Thomas Academy GolfTourna- required.Formoreinformation orto register: 541-633-7652,541ment atJuniperGolf Coursein Redmond. Scrambie begins with 318-5155,orwwwcentraloregongolftourcom. 8:30 a.m.shotgun. Costis $85perplayer or$340per teamand July12:13th annualGolf ForeKidsTournament atEagleCrest includesgreenfees, cart andbarbecuelunch. Individual contests Resort'sRidgecoursein Redmond to benefit theBoys& Girls and prizes also included. All proceedsgoto educational materials Clubs ofCentral Oregonand Kiwanis Clubof Redmond. Four-perfor the children at St.Thoma s Academy in Redmond. Formore son scramble beginsat8a.m.Entry feeis $125perpersonor$500 informationorto register, call St.Thomasat 541-548-3785 orvisit per team andincludescontinental breakfast, barbecuelunch, prizes redmondaca demy.com. for the first- andsecond-placeteams, men's andwomens' longJuly 1:Central OregonJunior Golf Association tourname nt drive contestandclosest-to-the-pin contestoneveryhole. Awards at Broken TopClub in Bend. Formoreinformation, call Woodie ceremony andsilent auctiontofollowtournament. Sponsorships Thomasat 541-598-4653, email cojgarihotmait.com, or visit are availableFor . moreinformation, contact BrandyFultz at 541www.cojga.com. 504-9060,oremail tobfuttzribgcco.org. July 6-7:58thannualPrinevile Invitational Pro-Amat PrineJuly12:RimrockTrails fundraising golf tournamentat Meadow ville Golf Club.The36-hole individual andteamcompetition LakesGolfCoursein Prinevile. Four-personscramble beginswith begins at 7:30a.m. eachday. Field includes24 professionals 8 a.m.shotgun. Costis$300perteamand includes gof, cart and and 96amateurs. Fridaypracticeroundandevening horse race dinner.Formoreinformation or to register,call theMeadowLakes for professionalsalsoavailable.Admission is freeandspectators pro shopat 541-447-7113. are welcome.Formoreinformation, contact Prineville GCat 541July 14:TheAudreyDitmore Memorial Golf Tourname nt is 480-3566 an 18-holefour-personscrambleat Desert PeaksGolf Club in July 8:Central OregonJunior GolfAssociation tournament at Madras.Costis $100perteamand includes greenfees, KPand AspenLakesGolf Coursein Sisters. For moreinformation, call long drives, aswell asabarbecuelunch. Formoreintormation or WoodieThomasat 541-598-4653, email cojga©hotmait.com,or to register,caii DesertPeaksat 541-475-6368, visit wwwdesertvisit www.cojga.com . peaksgolf.com, oremail desertpeaksgotf©gmaIt.com. July 8:CentralOregonSeniors Golf Organization eventatJohn July15:Central OregonJuniorGolf Associationtournamentat DayGoii Coursein JohnDay. The format isindividual grossand Widgi Creek Golf ClubandTetherowGolf Clubin Bend. Formore net bestball, aswell asteambestball. Cashprizesawardedat information,caiiWoodieThomasat 541-598-4653, email cojga© eachevent.Tournament seriesis opento men's club members at hotmail.com,orvisitwww.cojga.com. host sitesandparticipants must haveanOregon Golf Association July 18:Couplesgolf outing at AspenLakesGolf Course

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in Sisters.Nine-holescramble begins at 4p.m. Costis $90per coupleandincludesathree-course dinnerat AspenLakes' Brand 33 restaurant.Formoreinformation orto register: 541-549-4653 or visit www.sp aenlakes.com. July 18:CentralOregonGolf Tourindividual stroke-playtournamentat BlackButte Ranch's GlazeMeadowcourse.TheCentral OregonGolfTourisacompetitive golfseriesheldat golf courses throughoutCentra Oregon.Grossandnet competitions opento amateurgolfers of all abilities. Prizepoolawardedweekly and membership notrequired. Formoreinformation orto register: 541633-7652,541-318-5155,orwwwcentraloregongolftourcom. July 18-19:Thirdannua Diamondin theRough LadiesInvitational is 36-hol a etournamentfor two-personteamsat Crooked RiverRanch.Thursday's roundisa best ballfollowedbya Friday Chapman. Paybeginswith8a.m.shotguneachday.Opentoany golfer withanofficial USG Ahandicap. Cost is$260perteamand includeslunchandprizes Formoreinformation orto register,call SelmaCusickat 541-548-1036 or541-480-7239. July 22:Central OregonJunior Golt Associationtournament at TokateeGolf Club inBlueRiver. For moreinformation, call WoodieThomasat 541-598-4653, email cojga@hotmait.com, or visit www.cojga.com. July 22-23:CentralOregonJunior atJuniper GolfCoursein Redmond is amajor championship ontheOregonGolf Association junior golfschedule.Formoreinformation orto register, call the OGAat 866-981-4653 orvisit www.oga.org. July 22-23:OregonChapter of thePGApro-amtournament. Formatfor bothdaysis a net Stabeford.Thistwo-dayevent isheld at SunriverResort'sCrosswater ClubandTetherow Golf Clubin Bend.Costforamateurs is$200pergolfer. Contact: 800-574-0503 or www.pnw pga.com. July 23:CentralOregonJunior GolfAssociation's loopertournamentatAwbreyGlenGolf Ciub'sLoopCoursein Bend. Event is for 6- to8-year-oids.Golfbeginsat 4 p.m.Cost is$15to register for threeevents,plusan$8per-event fee. Formoreinformation, call WoodieThomasat 541-598-4653, email cojga©hotmait.com, or visit www.cojga.com. July 26:CentralOregonGolf Tourindividual stroke-playtournamentat Juniper GolfCoursein Redmond. TheCentral Oregon Golf Tourisa competitive golf seriesheldat golf coursesthroughout CentralOregon.Grossandnet competitions opento amateur golfers ofallabilities. Prizepoolawardedweekly andmembership not required.Formoreinformation orto register: 541-633-7652, 541-318-5155,orwwwcentraloregongolftourcom. July 26:The32ndannua St. CharlesMedical Centergolf tournament atEagleCrestResort's Resort Course.This toumament is a four-personTexasscramble withawards for men,ladiesand mixeddoubles.Prizesfor men'sandwomen'slong-drive competition. Shotgunstart at8:30 a.m.Entry fee is$100per playerand includescontinental breakfast,golf, cart, rangeballs, prizesand cateredlunch. Formoreinformation, call Juneat 541-504-8860 or Pat at541-923-9937. July 29:Central OregonJunior Golf Associationtournament at AwbreyGlenGolf Club inBend. For moreinformation, call WoodieThomasat 541-598-4653, email cojga©hotmait.com,or visit www.cojga.com. Aug. 1:Central OregonGolf Tourindividual stroke-paytournamentat MeadowLakes Golf Coursein Prinevile. TheCentral OregonGolfTourisa competitive golf seriesheldat golf courses throughoutCentral Oregon.Grossandnet competitions opento amateurgolfers of all abilities. Prizepoolawardedweekly and membership notrequired. Formoreinformation orto register: 541633-7652,541-318-5155,orwwwcentraloregongolftourcom. Aug. 2-3:Phil WickMemorial Tourname nt at Prinevile Golf Club. Formoreinformation, contactPrineville GCat 541-4803566. Aug. 5:Central OregonJunior GolfAssociation tournament at River'sEdgeGolf Coursein Bend. Formoreinformation, call WoodieThomasat 541-598-4653, email cojga©hotmait.com,or visit www.cojga.com. Aug. 5:CentralOregonSeniors Golf Organizationeventat ValleyGolfCoursein Burns.Theformat is individual grossand net bestball, aswell asteambestball. Cashprizesawardedat eachevent.Tournament seriesis opento men's club members at host sitesandparticipants must haveanOregon Golf Association handicap.Costis$150for theseasonplusa$5 per-event fee. For more information,call TedCarlin at541-604-4054. Aug. 8: CentralOregonGolf Tour individual stroke-playtournamentat BlackButte Ranch's GlazeMeadowcourse.TheCentral OregonGolfTouris acompetitive golfseriesheldat golf courses throughoutCentral Oregon.Grossandnet competitions opento amateurgolfers ofall abilities. Prizepool awardedweeky and membershipnot required. Formoreinformation or to register: 541-633-7652, 541-318-5155, or wwwcentraloregongolftour. com. Aug. 10:Twenty-YearAnniversary Tourname nt at Meadow

LakesGolf Coursein Prineville celebratesthepublic golfcourse's inceptionin1993. Four-personscrambleis opento thepublic and beginswith a9a.m. shotgun. Formoreinformation ortoregister, call theMeadowLakesproshopat 541-447-7113. Aug. 10-11:Juniper Man-Galis a36-hole tournamentfor two-personcoedteamsat Juniper Golf Course inRedm ond. For moreinformation or to register, contact 541-548-3121or www.playjuniper.com. Aug. 11:Central OregonJunior Golf AssociationTournament of Championsat EagleCrest Resort'sRidgeCoursein Redmond.Formoreinformation, call WoodieThomasat 541598-4653,email cojga@hotmait.com or visit www.cojga.com. Aug. 16:Couplesgolf outing atAspenLakesGolf Course in Sisters. Nine-holescramblebeginsat 4 pm. Cost is $90 per coupleandincludesathree-course dinnerat AspenLakes' Brand 33restaurant. Formoreinformation or to register: 541549-4653 orvisitwww.aspenlakes.com. Aug. 15:Central OregonGolf Tour individua stroke-play tournamentat SunriverResort's Meadowscourse. TheCentral OregonGolf Tour is a competitive golf seriesheldat golf courses throughoutCentral Oregon.Grossand netcompetitions opento amateur golfers of all abilities. Prizepool awarded weeklyandmembership not required.Formoreinformation or to register: 541-633-7652,541-318-5155, or www.centraloregongolftour.com. Aug.16:23rdannualRedmondChamberGolfTournament at Juniper Golf Course in Redmond.Four-person scrambe will begin with 8a.m.shotgun. Cost is $100per personand includescateredbreakfast, drinks,snacksandcatered barbecue lunch.For moreinformation, call 541-923-5191or email karenrivisitredmondoregon.com. Aug. 17-18:Cowboy-Cowbelle couples tournament at Prineville Golf Club. Couplescompetition is played in a scotch-ball format. Tournam ent includes a Friday practice round andeveningnine-hole fun andfeast. Toregister or for more information,call Prineville GCat 541-447-5891. Aug. 18:WildhorseHartey-Davidson2012 Golf Tournament atEagleCrest Resort's RidgeCoursein Redmond. For more information or toregister, call Kelly at 541-330-6228or email at rentatsriwitdhorsehd.com. Aug. 19:CentralOregonSeniors Golf Organizationeventat The Greensat Redmond. Theformat is individual grossandnet best ball, aswell asteambestball. Cashprizes awardedat each event. Tournamentseries is open to men's club members at host sitesandparticipants musthaveanOregonGolf Association handicap.Costis $150for theseasonplus a $5per-event fee. Formoreinformation, call TedCarlin at541-604-4054. Aug. 19:OregonState University-CascadesWomen'sGolf ScrambleandClinic at BrokenTopClub in Bend.Women-only tournamentbeginswith10:30 a.m.clinic led bythecoachesof OregonState'swomen's golf team.Scramble tournament begins with 12:30 p.m.shotgunstart. Cost is $125 perpersonand includesgolf, clinic, boxlunch,post-tournament receptionand prizes. Eventwill support expansionand academic program developmentat OSU-Cascades.For more information or to register, visit www.osucascades.edu/womens-gotf-scrambte, or contactShawnTaylor atshawn.taylor©osucascades.eduor 541-322-3113. Aug. 23-24:TheGhostTreeInvitational atCrosswaterClub in Sunriver is afour-person scrambletournament that is open to the public. Double-shotguntournament begins at 7:30 a.m. and1 p.m.Proceedsbenefit theAssistanceLeagueof Bendand RonaldMcDonaldHouseCharities. Formoreinformation orto sign up,visit www.ghosttreeinvitational.com. Aug. 24-25:TheMen's andWomen's OregonMid-Amateur Championship atEagleCrest Resort andRidgecoursesis an OregonGolfAssociation 36-hoiestroke-play tournamentfor amateurs.Thefield is limited to menwith a handicapindexof 10 or better,andwomenmust haveahandicap index of 22.4or better. All playersmustturn25by Aug. 24to beeligible. Entry forms atwww.oga.org or call theOG A at 866-981-4653. Aug. 26:U.S. Mid-Amateursectional qualifying tournament at AspenLakesGolf Coursein Sisters. Event is open to any amateurmaleplayer age25or older onOct. 5 with a handicap indexof 3.4 or lower. Topfinishers qualify for the U.S. Mid-AmateurChampionship to be heldOct. 5-10 at the Country Clubof Birminghamin Birmingham,Aa. Download a registrationformat www.usga.org andclick onthe"championships" link. Aug. 26-29:Sunriver Junior Openat SunriverResort's Meadowscourse. AmericanJunior Golf Association tournament featurestop boysand girls ages 12to 18 fromaround the countryandbeyondto play in 54 holesof strokeplay. For more information,call theAJGAat 770-868-4200 or visit www. ajga.org.

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CENTRAL OREGON GOLF CALENDAR From previous page Aug. 29:CentralOregonGolf Tourindividual stroke-playtournamentat BrasadaRanchin Powel Butte.TheCentral OregonGolf Tour is acompetitive golf seriesheldat golf coursesthroughout CentralOregon.Grossandnetcompetitions opento amateurgolfers ofall abilities.Prizepoolawardedweekly andmembership not required.Formoreinformation orto register: 541-633-7652,541318-5155,orwwwcentraloregongolftourcom. Aug. 31:FourthannualRedDogClassicGolf Tournament at EagleCrest Resort's Ridgecoursein Redmond Thefour-person scramblebeginswithan8 a.m.shotgunandbenefits theBrightside AnimalCenter. Formoreinformation ortoregister: call 541350-7605orvisit www.redmondhumane.org. Sept. 5:CentralOregonGolf Tourteamstroke-play tournament atSunriver Resort's Woodlands course.TheCentral Oregon Golf Tourisacompetitive golf seriesheldat golf coursesthroughout CentralOregon.Grossandnet competitions opento amateur golfers ofall abilities. Prizepoolawardedweekly andmembership not required.Formoreinformation orto register: 541-633-7652, 541-318-5155,orwww.centraloregongolftour.com. Sept. 7-8:JuniperBestBall is a36-hole tournament for twopersonmen'steamsat Juniper Golf Coursein Redmond. Formore information or to register,call 541-548-3121,or downloadan entry formatwww.playjuniper.com. Sept. 8:Benefit golftournament for Bendnonprofit 31Pawsat AwbreyGlenGolf Clubin Bend.Scramblebeginswith1:30 p.m. shotgun.Costis $100and includescart, greenfees, andpostevent drinksandappetizers. Proceedsto benefit 31 Paws' grant program toassist iinancially strappedpet ownersthroughout CentralOregonprovidemedical support andimprovethewelfare of their petsFormoreinformation orto register: call RandyHeaton at 206-713-6686,email himat 3tpaws@gmail.org, or visit www.31paws.org. Sept. 9-13:TheMen'sandWomen'sOregonSeniorAmateur Championship atBrasadaRanch in Powell Butte. Toumament beginswith18 holesof stroke-play quaiifying for menand36 holes forwomen,followedby singie-elimination matchplay in both divisions.Thefield is limitedto menwith a handicap index of 10 orbetter,andwomen must haveahandicap indexof 22.4 or better.All playersmustturn 50bySept. 9 to beeligible. Entry forms atwww.oga.org orcall theOG Aat 866-981-4653. Sept. 13:10thannualGopherBrokeScrambleat BendGolf and CountryClub.Thisfour-personscrambletournament begins with a 12:30p.m.shotgun. Costis $600perteamand includes golf cartandfoodandbeveragesat most holes. Proceedsfromthe golf tournament goto BendPark8 Recreation District Foundation scholarships.Formoreinformationor to register: SueBoettner at 541-706-6231or sueb©bendparksandrec.org; KimJohnson at 541-706-6127or kim@bendparksandrec.org;visit www.bendparksandrec.org/info/foundation. Sept. 14:KiwanisClubof Sisters presentsthe Charitable Golf Tournam entat BlackButte Ranch.This four-personscramble tournamentisadouble-shotgun start with moming andafternoon flights beginningat 7.30a.m.andI:30 p.m. Prizesfor lowgross teamsaswell asahole-in-onecontest. Costis$125perplayer and includesgreenfees,cart andlunch. Downloadanentry form at www.sisterskiwanis.orgor contactJeff McDonald at 541-5492222.

Sept. 14:CrookCountyChamber of CommerceandPrineville EconomicDevelopment for Central Oregongolf tournament at PrinevilleGolfClubisafour-person scramble. Formoreinformation orto registercall thePrineville Chamberof Commerce at 541-447-6304.

Sept. 14-15:TheKah-Nee-TaFall Invitational atKah-Nee-Ta High DesertResortonthe WarmSprings Indian Reservation is presentedbytheOregonChapter of thePGA. Formoreinformation or toregister,call 541-553-4971orvisit www.orpga.com. Sept. 14-15:Ace-in-the-Holetournament at BrasadaRanch Golf Clubin Powell Butte.Costis$299and includes threerounds of golf, entryinto pokertournament andatee prize. Formoreinformation:541-504-3200orvisit www.brasada.com. Sept. 15:OregonGolf Association Tour individualseries tournamentat EagleCrestResort in Redm ond. Teetimes begin at 8:30a.m.OG ATourevents areopento anygolfer with aUSGA handicapand includeopenandsenior divisions. Costforthis event is$79for OGAmembersand$99for nonmembers. Deadline to enteris Sept. 8 Formoreinformation orto register,visit www.oga.org or call theOG Aat 503-981-4653. Sept. 16:OregonGolf Association Tour individualseries tournamentat BrokenTopClubin Bend.Teetimes begin at10 a.m. OGA Toureventsareopento anygolfer with aUSGAhandicap andincludeopenandsenior divisions. Costfor this eventis $79 forOG Amembersand$99for nonmembers. Deadline to enter is Sept. 9.Formoreinformation orto register, visit www .oga.org or call theOG Aat 503-981-4653. Sept. 16-18:PNGAWomen's Senior Teamat Sunriver

Oct. 4-6:ThePatriot ChallengeatAspenLakesGolf Coursein Sisters,BendGolf andCountry Cub, andWidgi CreekGolf Club in Bend.Two-personbest ball tournament includes18holes of golf ateachcourse. Cost is$565perteamandincludes golf, cart, rangeballs, contests,luncheachdayandtee prizes. Proceeds benefit theFoldsof HonorFoundation andPatriot GolfDay.For more information or toregister,contact AspenLakes headpro JoshMcKinleyat541-549-4653orjosh© aspenlakes.com;Bend G&CCheadpro Erik Nielsenat 541-382-2878or eriknObendgolfclub.com;or WidgiCreekgeneral manager BradHudspeth at 541-382-4449 or brad@widgi.com. Oct.5-6:TheCrookedRiverRanchCouplesCaperisa36hole mixedcouplesChapman. Open to any golfer withanofficial USGA handicap.Formoreinformation ortoregister: callCrooked 6410. River Ranchat 541-923-6343 or visit www.crookedriveranch. Sept. 19:Central OregonGolf Tourindividual stroke-play com. tournamentat SunriverResort's Crosswa ter Club. TheCentral Oct. 6:Benefit scramblegolf tournamentfor Sisters High OregonGolfTourisacompetitive golf seriesheldat golf courses Schoolsoccerteamsat Black Butte Ranch's GlazeMeadow. Cost throughoutCentral Oregon.Grossandnet competitions opento is $125perplayeror $500perteamof four, andincludesgolf amateurgolfers of all abilities. Prizepoolawardedweekly and with cart, range balls andlunch.Additional contests,including membershipnot required. Formoreinformation or to register: closest-to-the-pin, also included.For moreinformation or to 541-633-7652, 541-318-5155, or www.centraloregongolftour. register,contact RobJensen at rob.jensen@sisters.kt2.or.us or com. at 541-279-0787. Sept. 19-21:Grapes&Golf tournamentat BlackButte Ranch Oct. 7:CentralOregonSeniors Golf Organizationeventat is a coupletournam s ent. Two-daytournamentfeaturestworounds Meadow Lakes Golf Coursein Redmond. Theformat isindividual of golf, Saturdayat GlazeMeadowand Sunday at Big Meadow. gross andnetbest ball, as well asteambest ball. Cashprizes Cost is$690percoupleandincludesapractice round,tworounds awardedat eachevent. Tournament series is opento men's club of competitivegolf with cart, rangeballs eachday,afour-course membersathost sitesandparticipants musthaveanOregon Golf wine dinner,twobreakfastsandanawards luncheon, plus prizes Associationhandicap.Costis $150for theseasonplus a$5perand gifts. Spaceis limited to first 64couples. Formoreinfor- eventfee.Formoreinformation, cal TedCarlin at541-604-4054. mation or toregister:contactKendalDaigerat 541-595-1536or Oct. 11-13:Brewer'sChapman at BrokenTopClubin Bend. kdaiger@blackbutteranch.com, or click the"Events 8 Activities" Chapmanevent incorporatestwoof Central Oregon'spasttimes: link atwww.blackbutteranch.com. andbeer.NoonshotgunbothdaysandadinnerontheFriday Sept. 22:Third annualCentral OregonHandcraftedAlesOpen golf night before the tournament. Costis $425pertwo-personteam, Scrambe(CHAOS) tournament at AwbreyGlen Golf Club. Four- which includespractice roundandtwo competitive rounds,four personscramblebegins with noonshotgun. Handicapsare not mealsandlocally craftedbeers. Formoreinformation orto regisrequired.Costis $500perteamand includesgreenfees, cart, ter: contactLouisBennett at 541-383-8215 orlouis@brokentop. beer samplefrom s the Central OregonBrewers Guild duringthe com. round,teeprizes, contestsandpost-round pizza. Proceedsbenefit Oct. 17:CentralOregonGolf Tour individual stroke-play the Boys&Girls Clubof Central Oregon.For moreinformation or tournament at PronghornClub'sNicklauscoursenearBend.The to register:JonWeberat jweber@10barrel.com OregonGolf Tour isa competitive golf seriesheldat golf Sept. 23:Central OregonSeniorsGolf Organizationeventat Central JuniperGolfCoursein Redmond. Theformat is individual gross coursesthroughoutCentral Oregon.Grossandnet competitions and netbestball, aswell asteambest bal. Cashprizesawardedat eachevent.Tournament series isopento men's club members at host sitesandparticipants musthaveanOregon Golf Association handicap.Costis$150for theseasonplusa$5per-eventfee. For more information,callTedCarlin at541-604-4054. Sept. 21-26:The2013Lithia Pacific AmateurGolf Classic is open to anyamateurgolfer whopossessanestablished USGA handicap.Thethree-day, net, stroke-playtournament isstagedat six areacourses, culminating in achampionship roundat Sunriver Resort'sCrosswater Club. Entryfee is $505if paid before June15;$530after. Register onlineat www.pacamgolf.comor by caling 888-425-3976. Sept. 23-26:TheFal Tourisa pro-amtournamentfor teams and individualsthroughthe OregonChapter of thePGA. Contact: 800-574-0503 or www.pnwpga.com. Sept. 26:Central OregonGolf Tourindividual stroke-play tournamentatJuniper Golf Coursein Redmond. TheCentral Oregon GolfTouris acompetitive golf seriesheldat golf courses throughoutCentral Oregon.Grossandnet competitions opento amateurgolfers of all abilities. Prizepoolawardedweekly and membershipnot required. Formoreinformation or to register: 541-633-7652, 541-318-5155, or wwwcentra oregongolftour. 0 com. a P Sept. 28: Fundraisergolf tournamentfor Madras High School'strackandfield teamat Kah-Nee-Ta High Desert Resort nearWarmSprings. Formoreinformationortoregister, visit www. kahneeta.com orcall theproshopat 541-553-4971. Sept. 28-29:DeerWidows Invitational atJuniperGolf Course in Redmond is awomen-onlytournament. For moreinformation or to register,call Juniperat 541-548-3121, orvisit wwwplayjuniper. com. Oct.1-2:GolfweekNCAADivisionII Fall lnvitationa atCrosswater Clubat Sunriver Resort.Two-daytournament features Dll men'sgolfteamsfrom aroundthecountry topay54holes of team and individuastrokeplay.Admission is freefor spectators. For moreinformationonNCAADll men'sgolf: www.ncaa.com/sports/ golf-men/d2. Oct. 3:CentralOregonGolf Tourindividual stroke-playtournamentat BlackButte Ranch's Big Meadowcourse. TheCentral OregonGolfTourisacompetitive golf seriesheldat golf courses throughoutCentral Oregon.Grossandnet competitions opento amateurgolfers of all abilities. Prizepoolawardedweekly and I • I membershipnot required. Formoreinformation or to register: 541-633-7652, 541-318-5155, or www.centraloregongolftour. com. Resor t'sMeadowsand Woodlandscourses.Tournamentis54 holes oftwo-personteamcompetition (four ball, chapmanand four ball) for golfersage50andolder. All golfersmustcarry a 40.4 handicapindexor better. Costis $425perteamandfield is limited to 60teams.Deadline to enter is Aug.26. Formore information ortoregister, visit www.thepnga.org or call thePNGA at 800-643-6410. Sept. 18-20:PNGAMen'sSeniorTeamat Sunriver Resort's MeadowsandWoodlandscourses. Tournament is 54 hoes of two-personteamcompetition (four ball, chapmanandfour ball) for golfersage50and older. All golfersmustcarrya 26.4handicap indexor better. Costis$425perteamand field is limited to 60 teams.Deadline toenter is Aug.28.Formoreinformationor to register,visit www.thepnga.orgor call the PNG Aat 800-643-

open toamateurgolfers ofall abilities. Prizepool awardedweekly and mem bership notrequired. Formoreinformation orto register: 541-633-7652, 541-318-5155, or www.centraloregongolftour. com. Oct. 24:CentralOregonGolf Tourindividual stroke-playtournamentat BrasadaRanch nearPowell Butte.TheCentral Oregon Golf Tourisacompetitive golfseriesheldat golfcoursesthroughout CentralOregonGrossandnet competitions opento amateur golfers ofall abilities. Prizepoolawardedweeklyand membership not required.Formoreinformation orto register: 541-633-7652, 541-318-5155,orwwwcentraloregongolftourcom. Oct. 26:Par3 Challengeat MeadowLakes Golf Coursein Prineville. Individualstroke-playtournament, butall18 hoesare playedas par3s. Playbegins with10 a.m.shotgun. Costis$20 per golferplusgreenfees.Formoreinformation orto register, call the Meadow Lakespro shopat541-447-7113. Nov. 7:CentralOregonGolf Tour aggregatescrambe at CrookedRiverRanch.TheCentral OregonGolf Tourisacompetitive golf seriesheldat golf coursesthroughout Central Oregon. Grossandnetcompetitions opento amateur golfers ofall abilities. Prizepool awardedweekly andmembershipnotrequired. For more informationorto register:541-633-7652,541-318-5155,or www.centraloregongolftour.com. Nov.9:TheTurkeyShootOpenatMeadow LakesGofCourse in Prineville is abest-ball tournamentfor two-personteams. Event tees offwith a 9a.m.shotgun. Costis $40p us greenfee. For more informationorto register, call theMeadowLakesproshop at 541-447-7113. Nov. 12-13:NorthwestIndianTournament is anindividual stroke-playeventat Kah-Nee-Ta HighDesert Resort nearWarm Springs.Formoreinformation orto register, visit www.kahneeta. com orcall theproshopat 541-553-4971. Nov. 16:TheTurkeyShoot at Kah-Nee-TaHighDesert Resort nearWarmSprings. Tournament begins withan11a.m. shotgun. Cost is$40pergolfer, andincludesgolf, cartandlunch. Formore informationorto register, visit www.kahneeta.com or call the pro shop at541-553-4971. Dec. 14:ChristmasGooseGolf Tournament at MeadowLakes Golf Coursein Prinevile. Chapmanis for two-personteamsand tees offwithan11a.m.shotgun. Costis $30plus greenfee. To register orformoreinformation, calltheMeadowLakesgolf shop at 541-447-7113.

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