3500 N Victory Blvd,
Portland, Oregon 97217
Office
+1 (503) 289 1818Fax
+1 (503) 240 1925Website
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John Bowen (Head Golf Professional)The Course:
18 holes. Open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Wetland and woodland.
Designer:
Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Architects.
18-hole par-72 Green Back course (6615 yds from back tees).
45.604551
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7 mi N of downtown Portland.
Heron Lakes (Great Blue)
The Great Blue course at Heron Lakes Golf Club is a well-rated and always popular layout. This open parkland course should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Walking permitted at all times. Golf carts available to rent.
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A City of Portland Parks & Recreation golf course managed by Kemper Sports.
2333 NW Vaughn St, Portland, OR 97210.
+1 (503) 484 1100
Visit websiteLocated in the historic Nob Hill District on the corner of bustling NW 23rd Avenue. Excellently located to connect with highways that take you to any part of the city, or to stroll along NW 23rd Ave and into downtown. This Holiday Inn Express offers many free amenities, such as 42" flat screen televisions, free high-speed, wireless Internet, 24-hour fitness centre, indoor pool and whirlpool. There are a variety of nearby restaurants and boutique shops close to the hotel, particularly along Portland's historic NW 23rd Avenue.
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Heron Lakes (Great Blue & Green Back courses); Red Tail; The Reserve (North & South courses); Meriwether National; Portland GC (Private); Columbia Edgewater (Private).
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
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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