Black Butte

[ThermalDan]

We’re discussing taking our 32 man tournament to Black Butte next year.  We’ve got handicaps between 3 and 27.  I haven’t been there in 10 years (it was post renovation).  Anyone play there lately?  Thoughts on the courses?  I hardly remember anything about them.  Hoping my guys that are a little more erratic off the tee won’t be hitting out sideways from behind trees too much?  Thanks for any feedback.

[Jeff58]

I live in the area and played both courses last month. Current conditions are excellent, as they almost always are. This is a fair review -

 

https://www.thehackersparadise.com/forum/index.php?threads/course-review-black-butte-ranch-glaze-meadow.87133/

 

I would add that the cost of golf at BB is substantially lower than the standard alternatives in Central Oregon, while the quality of play and course conditions is similar to the best. IMO it’s an excellent choice in most regards. 
 

As far as high-capper compatibility, it’s not good. On both courses, almost every hole has unimproved woodlands and/or water and/or deep grass immediately off the second cut. Many times, a lack of direction results in lost balls and slow play rather than chipping back into play. The BB website has flyover vids for both courses that adequately portray the courses.

[puttnforthe8]

Yeah...I would say 15+ HCs will have a tough time.   Seen a lot of woodsmen lately. 🙂

 

I would consider other options like Sunriver or Redmond courses.

[spud3]

Eagle Crest courses are much milder, and they have the full resort amenities/lodging options.  It's also not far away from Black Butte if some of your better players want to make the trip there.

 

Plus, they have a great short course for the evening fun.

 

 

Edited August 14 by spud3

[doc52]

Played both courses a couple of weeks ago. They were meh. I had a morning round at Glaze and they had the sprinklers going on most of the holes with no staff to turn them off. Hitting into greens with sprinklers on is pretty entertaining...