b'Central Oregon has nearly 30 courses. And its three Golf Digest 100 Greatest Public coursesPronghornPRONGHORNClubs Jack Nicklaus Course at Juniper Preserve (No. 42) east of Bend, Sunriver Resorts Crosswater Club (No. 54), Central Oregonand Tetherow Resort in Bend (No. 57)are emblematic of its diversity. The three gems are each carved from A Diverse Golf Destinationvastly di erent landscapes to create a golf adventure that is uniquely Central Oregon. Hidden gems like Juniper Golf Course only round out the experience. Unlike Any Other Therst thing that struck me when I relocated from Texas to Central Oregon is just how di erent our great courses are from one another, said Hunter Hidalgo, T he Central Oregon Golf Trail is much more than golf with a view. But withwho moved from the Dallas area two years ago to take the snow-capped peaks of Mt. Bachelor, Broken Top, and the Three Sistersover as Tetherows Director of Golf. Tetherow is a seemingly watching over every shot under bright Central Oregon skies,true Scottish Heathland-inspired design. But just a few those views certainly leave an impression. minutes away, youllnd a course framed by ponderosa pines or a striking desert links course carved from lava The majesty of Central Oregons geography is part of what has long made it aoutcroppings. That kind of diversity is a lot of fun.cradle of imaginative course designs as diverse as anywhere in the country. Here,Othe course, Central Oregon is a paradise for the mountainous backdrop and evergreen forests give way to a rugged High Desertoutdoor recreation. Its home to nearly three dozenBLACK BUTTE RANCHlandscape with red-cinder volcanic outcroppings and juniper forest. Famed namesbreweries, distilleries, and cideries, and a culinary scene in golf architecture like Bob Cupp Jr., Tom Fazio, John Fought, Robert Trent Jones,that encompasses everything fromne dining to an David McLay Kidd, and Jack Nicklaus have all painted Central Oregons canvas. eclectic food truck culture. The regions cultural and entertainment o erings continually grow, too, including live music with top headliners.CROSSWATER Stunning golf resorts, including Sunriver Resort, Black Butte Ranch, Pronghorn Club at Juniper Preserve, and Brasada Ranch in Powell Butte, make for perfect basecamps. The Golf Trail is ever-evolving, too. In 2023, Sunriver Resort completed a major bunker renovation at Crosswater and Black Butte Ranch added a $20 million main Lodge that includes one of the regions top dining experiences.It makes for a golf trip without compromise. And thatsTETHEROWwhat ultimately makes Central Oregon so special. Before you make your next vacation plans, go to CentralOregonGolfTrail.com tond just what youre looking for.'