Category Archives: Bend Oregon Golf Blog

Honoring Arnold Palmer

  One of the most famous golfers of all time passed away on September 25, 2016. He died while awaiting heart surgery, he was 87 years old. He was a great golfer of his time, and was known for his … Continue reading

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Tips for Playing a New Course for the First Time

  If you’re an avid golfer, or even a beginning golfer, chances are high that you’ve played more than one course. Chances are also high that the two courses were slightly different or maybe quite different. Here are some tips … Continue reading

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Tips for Navigating Sand Traps

  Sand traps can be treacherous. They do call them traps for a reason. Most see them as a complete loss to their game, a defeat. Here are some tips for shooting from within a sand trap, and coming back … Continue reading

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Seasonal Changes to Golf in the Fall

  Most people think of golf as a summer sport. You get out in the sunshine and warm weather, avoiding the colder weather of the fall, or the muddy weather of the spring. Most golf players will tell you that … Continue reading

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Golf Demographics: How many people play golf and who plays it?

Learn a little more about the game through some numbers, including average age of players, scoring averages, and more. Discover who the average golfer in the United States is and other relevant golf demographics. The numbers According to the National Golf Foundation, nearly 25 million people … Continue reading

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Dining on the patio before and after a round of Golf

  There’s a tradition of enjoying lunch with your fellow golfers out-of-doors in the most enjoyable of golfing conditions. Maybe an Arnold Palmer is your beverage of choice before starting a game, or perhaps an ice cold beer is the … Continue reading

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Golf Returns to the Olympic Summer Games in 2016

  Golf will be played at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, for the first time since 1904. The last time golf was played in the Olympics, the United States and Canada were the only two competing countries. Due to … Continue reading

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Tips to Protect Your Health While On the Golf Course

  Golf is a sport. Like any sport, people can become injured on the course while performing their swings or walking across the green. Protecting your health by avoiding injuries will ensure that you have a great time out on … Continue reading

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Simple Mistakes Golfers Make That Hold Them Back

  On a daily basis, we are bombarded with tips about how to make our swings better, what to do to cinch the putt, and what not to do so we don’t make the dreaded shank shot. Yet there are … Continue reading

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What Makes a Golf Course Unique?

  You are sitting at a table with your coworkers, talking about all the outdoor adventures people plan to do during their vacations. While there is talk about hiking, bike riding and mountain climbing at unique places, you are quick … Continue reading

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