b'the 18 holes. Many improvements to theseen the course in such good shape. course are planned. Not many people know how great The course stretches to 6,394 yardsthis place is, Jace says, as his partner from the back tees and can be easilylines up a putt. The conditions and the walked. Each hole has its own vantage ofreasonably priced passes keep them rolling farmland and wheat fields. coming back. Others at the course are Designed by Frank James, theenjoying the Stay and Play package course has a Slope rating of 126 andoffered by Wildhorse Resort & Casino, a Course rating of 71.1. Kentuckyjust 15 miles away.bluegrass fairways peacefullyAfter a round at Birch Creek, players accommodate native wild turkeys, quail,can enjoy a meal and beverage in beavers, deer and porcupines.the clubhouse which still retains the During a round on a breezy day lastarchitecture and charm of its early days fall, only a tumbleweed crossed pathsas the Pendleton Country Club. with a sliced ball that bounces into aBoth courses have full service holding pond. From the gas-poweredpro shops with rental gear and cart Hegarty points out the coursesaccommodating personnel, but only comment box, planted on a little islandone place requires a wet suit or a (i.e. unreachable) of the water hazard. rowboat to leave a well-deserved and Further down the fairway, localglowing comment.players Connor Fajardo and Jace andVisit BirchCreekGolfCourse.com forBirch Creeks clubhouse still retains the charm Krista Ziegler comment that theyve nevermore information. of its days as the private Pendleton Country Club. Pictured is the womens locker room. YOUR NEXT GREAT GOLF TRIPGOLF DIGEST AMERICAS TOP 100 GREATEST PUBLIC COURSES: #97 | GOLFWEEK MAGAZINE TOP COURSES YOU CAN PLAY: #41MAR 2024|PACIFIC NORTHWEST GOLFER25'