b'The par-5 18th at Juniper. Junipers par-3 third hole. Juniper Golf CourseCommunity oriented, family-friendly, championship qualityWHEN YOU GATHER WITH FRIENDSand talk about golf in Centrala strategy to engage the residents of an entire community, while Oregon, the biggest resorts in the area are typically front of mind. leading the region in environmental practices.But with so many golf courses to choose from during your golfJuniper was recently recognized as a Certified Audubon getaway, those who really know golf in Central Oregon often talkCooperative Sanctuary through the Audubon International about the only resort-quality golf course that is municipally ownedCooperative Program.and located just seconds from the airport in RedmondJuniperLook to the sky during you round and youll also notice their Golf Course. efforts to bolster bird habitats. Juniper partnered with Pacific Power When you prepare to play a round at Juniper, you should quicklyto build nesting site platforms on electrical poles for osprey.cast aside your preconceived ideas of a muni. Juniper has also created programs for kids to build habitat boxes for Designed by renowned Northwest architect John Harbottle III,bluebirds and kestrels, which were donated, put up and are monitored by the course is a true championship-caliber course that Golf Digestthe East Cascades Audubon Society.has named the best municipal course in the state of Oregon. The program has already proved Juniper hosted the 2013 and 2017 Oregon Open Invitational andsuccessfula remarkable 17 kestrels is a six-time site for U.S. Amateur qualifying. The course is sneakyfledged within three years.good, and challenges you from your first tee shot to you last putt. Juniper can be considered one Built on one of the most beautiful spots carved from theof Central Oregons true gems, and Central Oregon desert with panoramic views of Mt. Bachelor,arguably the best municipal golf courseBroken Top, the Three Sisters, Mt. Washington, Three Fingeredin the entire state. Jack, Mt. Jefferson and Mt. Hood, its nearly impossible to play aIf youre planning to visit the course, you round of golf without gazing into the horizon at the natural beautycan be assured that the facility is committed of the region.to providing a safe environment for all its In 2011, the City of Redmond brought in CourseCo, aguests. Juniper is committed to health, to1938 SW Elkhorn Ave.boutique golf management company with a proven track record insafety, and to you, the golfer.Redmond, OR 97756environmental management and community programming.SinceLook for Junipers robust calendar of541-548-3121that time, the partnership has served as a blueprint for creatingcommunity events in the near future.PlayJuniper.com2GOLF OREGON|SEPTEMBER 2020'