Oregon’s 206 golf courses include the single greatest golf destination in the United States: Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, on a remote stretch of Oregon’s southern Pacific coast, has transformed what was an isolated rural coastline into a global golf pilgrimage site. Bandon Dunes operates five full courses — all ranked among America’s best — with a sixth under development, and it has effectively made the name “Bandon, Oregon” synonymous with world-class golf design. Beyond Bandon, Oregon has a complete golf ecosystem: the Portland metro with several nationally ranked daily-fee courses, the Willamette Valley wine country with resort golf, and central Oregon’s high desert with two major resort complexes.
Oregon golf runs April through October in most markets, with the Portland and Willamette Valley areas pushing into March and November in good weather years. The Bandon coast is technically year-round — the links-style terrain is designed for wind and rain — though summer (June–September) delivers the most comfortable conditions. The state’s golf culture prizes authenticity and walking: Bandon Dunes is a walking-only resort, and many of Oregon’s best courses reward on-foot play.
Oregon Golf by Region
Bandon / Southern Oregon Coast
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort’s five courses — Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes, Old Macdonald, Bandon Trails, and the Sheep Ranch — represent the most comprehensive concentration of highly ranked golf in America outside of Pebble Beach. Pacific Dunes (Tom Doak design) and Bandon Dunes (David McLay Kidd) are both ranked in America’s top 15 courses overall by Golf Digest. The Sheep Ranch, completed in 2020, sits on a headland with direct ocean views. All courses are walking-only, caddies are available, and the resort operates as a true destination — most visitors stay two to four nights to play multiple courses. It is easily the most significant golf development in the United States in the last 30 years.
Portland / Northwest Oregon
Portland’s golf market has several quality public courses with national recognition. Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club (North Plains, west of Portland) has two courses — Ghost Creek (semi-private, formerly private) and Witch Hollow (private) — and has hosted US Amateur and LPGA Tour events. The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club (Aloha) runs two 18-hole courses through Tualatin Valley wine country. Crosswater Golf Club (Sunriver) is an hour south of Portland and among Oregon’s most celebrated non-Bandon public layouts.
Central Oregon / Bend
Bend’s high desert golf market has grown alongside the city’s outdoor recreation boom. Sunriver Resort Golf Club (Meadows course, Crosswater, Woodlands) is Oregon’s most comprehensive resort golf complex outside of Bandon — Crosswater (Robert Cupp design) is routinely rated one of the Northwest’s finest public courses. Pronghorn Resort runs both a Jack Nicklaus Signature and Tom Fazio design through volcanic plateau terrain, targeting the luxury resort market. Bend’s golf season (April–October) benefits from 300+ sunshine days and low rainfall compared to western Oregon.
Top Courses in Oregon
- Pacific Dunes (Bandon) — Tom Doak design; top 10 in America by most services; pure links golf on oceanside dunes. Walking only. Green fees ~$145–$340 (resort package).
- Bandon Dunes (Bandon) — David McLay Kidd design; opened 1999; the course that launched the Bandon Dunes revolution. Walking only. Green fees ~$145–$340.
- The Sheep Ranch (Bandon) — Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw design, 2020; clifftop ocean views on every hole; the most visually dramatic of the Bandon courses. Walking only. Green fees ~$145–$340.
- Old Macdonald (Bandon) — Tom Doak/Jim Urbina design inspired by the classic CB Macdonald template courses. Walking only. Green fees ~$145–$340.
- Crosswater Golf Club (Sunriver) — Robert Cupp design through Deschutes River pines; Oregon’s finest non-coastal resort layout. Green fees ~$95–$165.
- Pumpkin Ridge — Ghost Creek (North Plains) — Bob Cupp design; US Amateur and LPGA Tour host; Portland area’s top semi-private course. Green fees ~$65–$125.
- Pronghorn Resort — Jack Nicklaus Signature (Bend) — High-altitude volcanic plateau design; Bend resort market’s most prestigious layout. Green fees ~$95–$175.
- Bandon Trails (Bandon) — Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw design through dunes, forest, and heathland — Bandon’s most inland and most varied routing. Walking only. Green fees ~$145–$340.
When to Play Golf in Oregon
Oregon golf is best from June through September across the state. Portland and the Willamette Valley extend to April through October in most years. Bandon Dunes is theoretically year-round — the links-style courses are built for wind and rain — but July through September delivers the most reliably comfortable weather on the coast. Central Oregon (Bend/Sunriver) runs April through October with the peak in June through September. Spring and fall in Oregon are variable — beautiful sunshine alternates with heavy rain. If booking a Bandon trip, summer is worth it for the better weather odds. Bandon is genuinely fun in wind and light rain (pack waterproofs and embrace it), but summer fog and sunshine are more common than winter storms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many golf courses are in Oregon?
Oregon has 206 golf courses in our database. The Portland-northwest Oregon metro has the largest concentration, with significant secondary clusters in central Oregon (Bend/Sunriver), the southern coast (Bandon area), and the Willamette Valley. Bandon Dunes alone attracts golfers from every continent, making a tiny coastal town one of the most internationally visited golf destinations in America.
What is the best golf course in Oregon?
Pacific Dunes at Bandon Dunes Resort (Bandon) is Oregon’s highest national ranking — frequently top 10 in the US. The Sheep Ranch and Bandon Dunes course are also world-class. All five Bandon courses are ranked in America’s top 100. For public-access golf outside Bandon, Crosswater Golf Club (Sunriver) and Pumpkin Ridge Ghost Creek are the state’s most nationally recognized non-Bandon layouts.
When is the best time to golf in Oregon?
June through September for Bandon coastal golf and Central Oregon. April through October for Portland. July and August are Bandon’s most reliable months for good weather, though the resort is open and played year-round by serious golfers who embrace links conditions.
How much does golf cost in Oregon?
Bandon Dunes runs $145–$340 per round depending on course and season — it’s a premium destination experience. Portland and Central Oregon public courses run $40–$80 for quality tracks; Pronghorn and Crosswater run $95–$175. Oregon’s everyday public golf market is mid-range — not as cheap as Idaho or Wyoming, not as expensive as Scottsdale or Monterey.
All Golf Courses in Oregon
Browse all 206 Oregon golf courses in our database below, including green fees, location, and course details.