Golf
Sweeping dunes, spectacular ocean views, bubbling creeks, and coastal forest are the primary backdrop to the golf courses on the Oregon Coast that allow public play. All the courses in this chapter have their own set of unique and challenging holes that will give all levels of players a fun golfing experience. Along with spectacular scenery, you’ll find that the majority of the courses have a pro shop, snack bar, and putting area, and offer lessons and club rentals. Most of the courses listed are open year-round but can close due to wet and windy conditions, and we recommend that you always call ahead to find out what the current weather conditions are.
We’ve listed the course descriptions for each course by region—North Coast, Central Coast, and South Coast—and then by city from north to south. The yardages given are for men’s white tees, and we’ve listed cart rentals separately. All the courses listed accept Visa and Master-Card. If you would like to check out golf resort packages, you should contact Salishan Golf Links or Sandpines on the Central Coast or Bandon Dunes located on the South Coast. These premier resorts offer world-class courses, fine dining, and excellent accommodations.
1. Gearhart Golf Links
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Golf
Telephone: (503) 738-3538 (pro shop)
Address: 1300 North Marion Ave.
Description: Wide fairways with a good mix of rolling hills, mounds, and bunkers will challenge you at the Gearhart Golf Links course. Established in 1892, this 5,922-yard par 72 classic seaside links course is open year-round. Gearhart Golf Links is the only 18 hole course in Clatsop County and is geared toward all levels of players. If you need to rent clubs or fine-tune your game, rentals and lessons are offered. Other amenities include a driving range, snack bar, and the Gearhart Club House, which includes the Pro Golf Shop, the McMenamins Sandtrap Bar and Grill. If you feel your game is especially good, see if you can beat the course record of 63. Soft spikes are required. Reservations are recommended starting in June. Call for current greens fees.
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Golf
Address: 1 Highlands Rd.
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Golf
Address: 451 Ave. U
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Golf
Address: 908 Lakeview Dr.
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Golf
Address: 7300 Alderbrook Rd.
6. Bay Breeze Golf And Driving Range
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Golf
Telephone: (503) 842-1166
Address: 2325 Latimer Rd.
Description: Built in 1993, this nine-hole course was designed and built by Bud Gienger and Mike Lehman. A creative water hazard named “Bud’s Bay” will test your skills on the No. 6 and No. 7 holes. Bentgrass greens and sand are also present on this fun 1,061-yard par 27 course. At the handy, covered driving range you can practice your power strokes, and a smooth putting green is available where you can practice your softer strokes. Greens fees are $15 for 9 holes and $27 for 18 holes. Additional facilities at this course include a deli, clubhouse, and pro shop. Keep in mind that this course is closed from November through mid-February. Reservations are not required.
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Golf
Address: 48405 Hawk Creek Ave.
8. Chinook Winds Resort Golf Course
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Golf
Telephone: (541) 994-8442
Address: 3245 Northeast 50th St.
Description: The 18-hole Lakeside course has a reputation of being tough and tricky. With some parts of the course situated on a hillside with narrow rolling fairways filled with bunkers and water hazards, this 4,310-yard par 65 course will test your skills. Before you begin your round, you may want to practice on the well-maintained putting or chipping green. In addition to a pro shop and snack bar, this facility also has a health and fitness center, racquetball courts, and tennis courts. Greens fees at this challenging course are $25 for nine holes and $40 for 18 holes. Power carts rent for $18 for 9 holes and $30 for 18 holes. It is highly recommended that you call ahead for tee times.
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Golf
Address: 7760 US 101 North
10. Agate Beach Golf Course
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Golf
Telephone: (541) 265-7331
Address: 4100 North Coast Hwy.
Description: The 3,000-yard par 36 Agate Beach Golf Course offers excellent year-round play and excellent ocean views. Located on an easy-sloping hill, this nine-hole course has a wide track with some fun holes. The tree-lined No. 6, a 501-yard par 5, will test your swing and a water hazard comes into play on the No. 7. Equipped with a pro shop, restaurant, and clubhouse, this is a favorite nine-hole course for all levels of players. Greens fees are $18 for 9 holes and $36 for 18 holes.
11. Olalla Valley Golf Course
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Golf
Telephone: (541) 336-2121
Address: 1022 Olalla Rd.
Description: The Olalla Valley Golf Course will challenge you with hilly, wooded terrain and water hazards on seven of its nine holes. Olalla Creek meanders through this challenging 3,078-yard par 36 course and provides a pretty distraction as well as a water hazard. A driving range, pro shop, and full-service restaurant are some of the additional services offered at this fun course. Call for current greens fees and to reserve a tee time.
12. Crestview Hills Golf Club
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Golf
Telephone: (541) 563-3020
Address: 1680 Southwest Crestline Dr.
Description: The nine-hole Crestview Hills Golf Course is open year-round and is to many golfers a best-kept secret. This 50-acre, 2,881-yard par 36 course is fairly flat and is host to a dual-tee track that offers a good round for intermediate players. Trees and a pond await you at the top-rated No. 5 and the same landscape hazards are present on the No. 6. Crestview Hills has a friendly, family atmosphere and has many tournaments during the summer months where they invite anyone passing through to stop by and join the fun. Reservations are recommended up to a week in advance during the summer months. Call for current greens fees.
13. Ocean Dunes Golf Links
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Golf
Telephone: (541) 997-3232
Address: 3345 Munsel Lake Rd.
Description: The 5,613-yard par 71 Ocean Dunes Golf Links is a sweeping 18-hole course that is located on rolling sand dunes and resembles a true links course. Wind, sand, and sun will challenge you on this carefully constructed course, which has narrow fairways and water hazards. One of the toughest holes on this course is the No. 16, which is surrounded by dunes on a sloping green. Every amenity you could ever want is offered at this course, including a pro shop, restaurant, driving range, putting green, club rentals, lessons, and banquet and tournament facilities. Discounts are offered to juniors and seniors. Call ahead for tee times and current greens fees.
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Golf
Address: 1201 35th St.
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Golf
Address: 1 Country Club Dr.