Where would you play if you had one day in the Portland area?

[sub20putts]

I will be in Portland in March and have one day to spare for a round of golf. Where should I play? I am ok to drive a bit out of town if necessary. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

 

[Itsjustagame]

There are over 20 cities/towns in the US called Portland?

[cubuffs]

I am thinking we are referring the most obvious choice (and I live near Portland Maine) 😏

 

It has been quite a bit of time since I was last there (Oregon) but Pumpkin Ridge was a memorable round of golf. 

[mallrat]

The biggest issue I see here is March. 

 

Pumpkin is an option but in March it is most likely still a swamp. Reserve should be starting to come out of it’s winter slop phase. Your best bet would be Langdon, Stone Creek and OGA can be a big hit or miss. 
 

Now the 2nd issue is when in March? Almost all courses punch in March and the timing varies wildly. Some punch the 1st or 2nd week and some will punch the. 1st week in April. 
 

Hope this helps
 

 

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On 12/25/2021 at 5:13 AM, Itsjustagame said:

There are over 20 cities/towns in the US called Portland?

Sorry I should have been more clear. I meant Portland Oregon

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20 hours ago, mallrat said:

The biggest issue I see here is March. 

 

Pumpkin is an option but in March it is most likely still a swamp. Reserve should be starting to come out of it’s winter slop phase. Your best bet would be Langdon, Stone Creek and OGA can be a big hit or miss. 
 

Now the 2nd issue is when in March? Almost all courses punch in March and the timing varies wildly. Some punch the 1st or 2nd week and some will punch the. 1st week in April. 
 

Hope this helps
 

 

Thanks for your reply. Looking for overall beauty and design of the course and not too concerned if it's still wet or has punched greens. I would be playing March 15 or 16.

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On 12/25/2021 at 5:20 AM, cubuffs said:

I am thinking we are referring the most obvious choice (and I live near Portland Maine) 😏

 

It has been quite a bit of time since I was last there (Oregon) but Pumpkin Ridge was a memorable round of golf. 

Yes, Oregon is what I meant. Will take Pumpkin Ridge into consideration. Thanks for your reply.

[pdxhak]

If it is wet Langdon Farms is your best bet. Stone Creek is a really nice course as well.

[mallrat]

You can also look at some of the Privates. Portland Golf Club is a very traditional PNW tree lined course. 

[Whisspy]

Pumpkin Ridge no doubt.  

[Mnalette]

Langdon Farms is a great course.  You won’t regret it!!

Edited January 5, 2022 by Mnalette

[mallrat]

If this weather keeps up you won’t be playing Pumpkin until July.

 

Holy moly is it wet, as wet as I have ever seen our course. 

[spud3]

On 1/4/2022 at 6:45 PM, mallrat said:

If this weather keeps up you won’t be playing Pumpkin until July.

 

Holy moly is it wet, as wet as I have ever seen our course. 

mallrat's course is my home course, and it's widely regarded as the best draining public track in the PDX area.  If Langdon is waterlogged, then that tells you a lot.  So far, it's been a a lousy golf winter 'round here...

 

Pumpkin in March will likely have very soggy fairways and at least a couple temp greens.  Lots depends on how much rain has fallen in the preceding days of your tee time.  Langdon and Stone Creek are your best bets.

[Seamus_MacDuff]

If you have a full day to spare and haven’t done Bandon, I’d suggest considering that. Figure 4 hours each way, but if haven’t played there and won’t get out this way in the  foreseeable future, it’s worth the effort if you don’t mind driving. Leave at 5am, tee off at 10am, back in Portland by early evening. Yeah, it makes for a long day, but I’ve done it many times. 

[snakano]

I'd throw The Reserve in there for consideration. Played a few times in the last couple of weeks. There's some plugging happening in the rough, for sure, but the greens are a blast.

[mrh64]

The only one I've played out there is Gearhart, about a two hour drive from Portland. I've never been to Scotland, but this course was pretty much what I imagine Scotland would be like.

[dugue4]

On 12/26/2021 at 8:58 AM, sub20putts said:

I would be playing March 15 or 16.

Beware the ides of March. 

[Wardonation]

Royal Oaks or CECC

[CDM]

If you don't have access to private, I would hands down do Langdon over Pumpkin.  We played Pumpkin and was not impressed, way over hyped.  

[Seamus_MacDuff]

I’ll be the contrarian here and say, depending on conditions, Pumpkin Ridge is a far better course than Langdon Farms and it’s not even close (and I say this as someone who plays Langdon Farms regularly). That said, Pumpkin Ridge doesn’t drain well and can be exceedingly wet during the winter months while Langdon Farms drains very well.  Play Langdon Farms November - April and Pumpkin Ridge from May - October. 

[EdL]

As a Portland, OR resident, I'd concur that conditions-wise, your best bet in mid-March is Stone Creek GC or Langdon Farms.  All other courses will be super muddy.

 

Another option is Elk Ridge GC out in Carson, WA.  It's about an hour east of Portland along the Columbia River (beautiful drive).  Great views of the river gorge, drains better than any of the previous mentioned courses, big/undulating greens.  It's a lot of fun to play and the views are amazing.  Be sure to hit Backwoods Brewing Co. (2 minutes away).  Great beer, great food.  Only caveat is that it can be a little colder/windier out in Carson vs. Portland, so keep an eye on the weather.   

[pdxhak]

On 1/25/2022 at 10:45 AM, EdL said:

As a Portland, OR resident, I'd concur that conditions-wise, your best bet in mid-March is Stone Creek GC or Langdon Farms.  All other courses will be super muddy.

 

Another option is Elk Ridge GC out in Carson, WA.  It's about an hour east of Portland along the Columbia River (beautiful drive).  Great views of the river gorge, drains better than any of the previous mentioned courses, big/undulating greens.  It's a lot of fun to play and the views are amazing.  Be sure to hit Backwoods Brewing Co. (2 minutes away).  Great beer, great food.  Only caveat is that it can be a little colder/windier out in Carson vs. Portland, so keep an eye on the weather.   

 

I was recently reading about this course. I never heard of it and the views look incredible! I will definitely play it this year though.