1157 N. Marion Ave,
Gearhart, Oregon 97138
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+1 (503) 717 9243Pro shop
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Jason Bangild (GM & Director of Golf).The Course:
18 holes. Links-style. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Residential setting.
Designer:
Original 3-hole course thought to date from 1888; club established with a nine-hole layout developed by Robert Livingstone (1892 or 1896). Expanded from 9 to 18 holes by George Turnbull, George Eddy & R.C.F. Astbury (1915); renovation and redesign by H. Chandler Egan (1931); renovated by William G. "Bill" Robinson (2000), and John Strawn (2013).
46.033239
-123.924053
79 mi NW of Portland.
Gearhart
Located just a couple of hundred yards from the seashore, Gearhart Golf Links boasts the honour of being the first properly established golf course west of the Mississippi River. Originally conceived well over 100 years ago by Scottish settlers, this well-regarded layout includes several attractive holes and features ... as well as plenty of history.
This public resort links-style course will test most facets of your game, and should provide a round with plenty of enjoyable golfing challenges. Worth visiting if you are in the area.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2021].
Walking permitted at all times. Golf carts available to rent.
Limited
In 1891, before any formal golf courses existed west of the Mississippi River, a band of homesick Scotsmen surpriseded the resident locals by burying tin cans into the dunes and then knocking balls with sticks until they dropped into the cans. For these Scots, the landscape at Gearhart was strongly reminiscent of the ancient links courses of their homeland.
On North America's west coast, Gearhart shares the spotlight with other pioneering layouts such as Victoria Golf Club (1893), Tacoma Country & Golf Club (1894) and Del Monte Golf Club (1897).
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Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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