The Ridge Course at Eagle Crest Resort is more than a 'driver's dream' in central Oregon
REDMOND, Ore. -- There's plenty of room to let it rip off the tee on the Ridge Course at Eagle Crest Resort. That's why it's known as a "driver's dream."
But you won't score well here unless you hit accurate approach shots and can read the subtle breaks on the greens.
The John Thronson design plays just less than 7,000 yards from the tips and features constant elevation changes, plenty of challenges and stunning views of the Cascade Mountains.
The 219-yard, par-3 third is considered the signature hole. Hitting from an elevated tee down to a skinny green surrounded by bunkers with a lake on the right.
There are plenty of lodging options for guests at Eagle Crest Resort -- from the lodge to chalets, townhomes and homes -- making it one of the finest in central Oregon.
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The Eagle Crest Resort is one of the best in Oregon.
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Eagle Crest Resort - Ridge golf course - 11th
Avoid the bunker as you approach the par-4 11th green on the Ridge Course at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond, Oregon.
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Eagle Crest Resort - Ridge Course - hole 12
The par-4 12th hole on the Ridge Course at Eagle Crest Resort.
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Eagle Crest Resort - Ridge golf course - 16th
The par-3 16th hole on the Ridge Course at Eagle Crest Resort.
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Eagle Crest Resort - pro shop
The pro shop at the Eagle Crest Resort has plenty to choose from.
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Eagle Crest Resort - Ridge G.C. - sunrise
A look at the first tee on the Ridge Course at Eagle Crest Resort during sunrise.
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Eagle Crest Resort - Ridge golf course - 1st
The Ridge Course at Eagle Crest Resort begins with a par 4.
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Eagle Crest Resort - Ridge Course - hole 3
The par-3 third is the signature hole on the Ridge Course at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond, Oregon.
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Eagle Crest Resort - Ridge golf course - 4th
The fairways, including this one on the par-5 fourth hole, are always in a good shape on the Ridge Course at Eagle Crest Resort.
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Eagle Crest Resort - Ridge GC - 4th
The Cascade Mountains in the background on the par-5 fourth hole on the Ridge Course at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond, Ore.
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Eagle Crest Resort - Ridge golf course - 6th
Six bunkers protect the par-3 sixth green on the Ridge Course at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond, Oregon.
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Eagle Crest Resort - Ridge golf course - 8th
Slugs and trees of dramatic shapes are "landmarks" of Oregon golf, including the par-4 eighth hole on the Ridge Course at Eagle Crest Resort.
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