Category Archives: Bend Oregon Golf Blog

In Defense of the Two Iron

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Rivers Edge Golfcourse

By Eric Flowers for River’s Edge Golf Course   It was Lee Trevino who once famously said that “Not even God can hit a one iron.” He was only slightly exaggerating. And today’s club manufacturers are well aware of the … Continue reading →

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Golf Fandom in the Post-Tiger Era

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Rivers Edge Golfcourse

By Eric Flowers for River’s Edge Golf Course   The major season is officially over. There is still the Ryder Cup and the FedEx cup. But for most casual fans and, as far as the history books are concerned, the … Continue reading →

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A Midsummer Nights Dream 18

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Rivers Edge Golfcourse

  Why we love Twilight golf now more than ever By Eric Flowers for River’s Edge Golf Course It’s true: the days are growing shorter. But that’s no reason to start thinking toward winter. There is great golf yet to … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Getting Your Kids Playing Golf

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Rivers Edge Golfcourse

  By Eric Flowers for River’s Edge Golf Course  Golf was in my blood, but it wasn’t part of my family. That’s a strange but totally true contradiction. My grandfather was a dedicated player who helped establish one of the … Continue reading →

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Golf Can Be Cool: Five Ways to Beat the Heat on the Fairways

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Rivers Edge Golfcourse

  By Eric Flowers for River’s Edge Golf Course  If you’re like me, you spend most of the gray winter and early spring months dreaming of long summer days and emerald fairways. Eighteen hole twilight rounds and fresh dew on … Continue reading →

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New Electric Golf Cart Fleet Arrives

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Rivers Edge Golfcourse

  By Eric Flowers for River’s Edge Golf Course    It’s the end of an era Monday at River’s Edge Golf Course when our gas powered golf cart fleet is mothballed for good in exchange for a new electric powered … Continue reading →

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Pac Am Giveaway Underway

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Rivers Edge Golfcourse

There are few amateur golf events that can rival the sheer ambition let alone the execution of the fabled Lithia Pacific Amateur Golf Classic, a five-day celebration of competitive golf and camaraderie on some the best Bend golf courses.    Now … Continue reading →

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River’s Edge History

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Rivers Edge Golfcourse

  By Eric Flowers for River’s Edge Golf Course  Installment: 1 Birth of a Golf Course: The unusual history of Bend’s original destination golf course The Bend golf course building boom has seen the number of golf courses and golf … Continue reading →

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Video from the 30th Annual Riverhouse Invitational

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Rivers Edge Golfcourse

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Rent to Own: Why leaving your own clubs behind is now a good play

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Rivers Edge Golfcourse

By Eric Flowers for River’s Edge Golf Course    Until recently rental golf clubs were on par with rental ice skates  –something to be avoided at all costs if you knew anything about skating. Like the ubiquitous flimsy leather boots … Continue reading →

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