Central Oregon · High desert golf town

Planning a Golf Trip to Bend: Group Guide

Nearly 30 courses within about an hour of Bend, including three on Golf Digest's 100 Greatest Public list. Mountain views, sunny days and a big brewery scene after the round.

Best forGroups who want a mix of top-ranked and value golf plus a lively town at night
Group size4–12 · 12–24 · 24+ golfers
Budget$$$ Premium
Best monthsMay, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Trip styleStay & play resort · Value · Nightlife

The courses to play

  • Pronghorn Club, Jack Nicklaus Signature Course: The only Jack Nicklaus Signature course in Oregon, about 20 minutes east of Bend in a juniper forest. Up to 7,381 yards. Ranked No. 42 on Golf Digest's public list. Once members-only, now open to public play.
  • Crosswater at Sunriver Resort: Bob Cupp design that opened in 1999 on wetlands where the Deschutes and Little Deschutes rivers can come into play up to seven times. Open only to Sunriver Resort guests and club members.
  • Tetherow: David McLay Kidd heathland-style design about 7 minutes from the Old Mill District. Semi-private, with stay-and-play packages and Finn scooters or GolfBoards instead of carts.
  • Sunriver Meadows and Woodlands: Sunriver's resort package gives unlimited play on these two, with Crosswater and the 9-hole Caldera Links as add-ons. Sunriver has 63 holes in all.
  • Juniper Golf Course: John Harbottle III public course in Redmond, 7,186 yards. A four-time Oregon Open host and a strong value round.
  • Black Butte Ranch: Two courses, Big Meadow and Glaze Meadow, plus the Little Meadow putting course, near Sisters at the foot of the Cascades.
  • Pronghorn Tom Fazio Course: Tom Fazio's first Oregon design, 7,400 yards. Members-only, with occasional resort-guest packages in summer.

Getting there

AirportCodeDrive to the golf
Redmond (Roberts Field)RDMabout 25 min
PortlandPDXabout 3 hrs

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When to go

Late spring through mid-fall. Visit Bend calls April to June and September to October the sweet spot, and warns about smoky skies in late summer. Most courses close in winter. Crosswater's 2026 season ran April 3 to October 18.

Group tip

Base the group in Bend for nightlife or at Sunriver for resort golf. Crosswater needs a Sunriver stay, so book that lodging first if it is on the list. Tetherow rents homes with up to five bedrooms, and Sunriver has large homes too. Fly into Redmond and rent cars, because courses are spread from Sisters to Sunriver.

Before you book

  1. Lock the headcount in a multiple of four.
  2. Set the per-person budget with the cost calculator.
  3. Call the resort or golf desk directly and ask for group tee-time blocks, stay-and-play packages and the cancellation and rain policy.
  4. Collect deposits the week you book. Use the deposit tracker.
  5. Pick your format and build pairings.
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Fun facts about Bend

  • In April and May you can ski Mt. Bachelor in the morning and play golf in the afternoon. source
  • Crooked River Ranch's 5th hole lets long hitters drive over part of a gorge that drops 400 feet to the river below. source
  • At Crosswater's par-3 13th, named Osprey, ospreys and bald eagles use a nest atop an old ponderosa pine. source
  • Tetherow left about half the course in its natural state, with rock piles and downed trees kept as shelter for wildlife. source
  • Central Oregon has about three dozen breweries, distilleries and cideries, so the 19th hole is well covered. source

Facts last checked November 10, 2026. How we check facts. Resort or tourism board? Send us updates for this guide.

Course details and access rules change. Confirm current tee-time policies and rates directly with each course before you book.

FAQ

When is the best time for a Bend golf trip?

Late spring through mid-fall. Visit Bend calls April to June and September to October the sweet spot, and warns about smoky skies in late summer. Most courses close in winter. Crosswater's 2026 season ran April 3 to October 18. Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.

What airport do you fly into for Bend?

Redmond (Roberts Field) (RDM), about 25 min; Portland (PDX), about 3 hrs.

What are the best courses at Bend?

Pronghorn Club, Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, Crosswater at Sunriver Resort, Tetherow, Sunriver Meadows and Woodlands, Juniper Golf Course, Black Butte Ranch, Pronghorn Tom Fazio Course.

Is Bend good for a group golf trip?

Best for: Groups who want a mix of top-ranked and value golf plus a lively town at night. It works for groups of 4–12, 12–24, 24+ golfers.

How far ahead should we book Bend?

For 8 or more golfers in peak season, plan 6–12 months out. Call the golf desk and ask about group tee-time blocks and package rates before you book rooms.

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