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AN INSIDER'S GUIDE TO GOLFING THE ROGUE

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From lush fairways to manicured greens, the Heart of the Rogue invites you to experience ten conveniently located golf courses. Golfers of all skill levels are welcome to experience challenging and relaxing courses alike, some designed by PGA tour winners and professionals. Grab those clubs, hop in your cart and have a tee-rific time in the naturally bountiful rogue!

CENTENNIAL GOLF CLUB

Classic Elegance, Endless Views

Looking for an un-fore-gettable experience? Named one of the Top 50 Golf Courses in the United States by Golf World, Centennial Golf Club sets the standard for excellence. Centennial boasts an impressive 7,309 yard layout which plays to a par of 72. Designed by two-time PGA Tour winner John Fought, it’s located on the former site of a historic pear orchard.

Centennial Golf Club also hosts the famous Southern Oregon Classic, a nonprofit event that benefits local charities. Kick off summer with a double shotgun golf tournament, and celebrations afterwards of music and cuisine at the event's Classic Feast. Plan your trip now!

QUAIL POINT

A Beautiful, Inviting Course

Medford’s Quail Point Golf Course is one of the best golf courses in Southern Oregon, with well-manicured grounds and amazing scenery making it feel like a private course. The layout boasts 75 acres of lush fairways and beautiful greens, perfect for beginners and veteran players alike. Quail Point also offers a variety of leagues, tournaments, events and clubs for you to enjoy during your visit.

Looking for a way to get the kiddos interested in golf? At Quail Point, kids play free! Enjoy affordable family-fun as you golf and play in the beautiful Heart of the Rogue.

STEWART MEADOWS

Golfing in the Heart of Medford

Conveniently nestled into the center of Medford, Stewart Meadows Golf Course is just minutes from shopping, restaurants and the historic downtown district. You’ll love the rolling meadows, large ponds and stunning water features which distinguish Stewart Meadows among Southern Oregon’s golf courses.

Enjoy the walkable, nine-hole course, their lovely Tee Time Café and the lush scenery of the mountains as you golf in the Heart of the Rogue.

STONE RIDGE GOLF CLUB

Spectacular Scenery

Awarded "Best Value Golf Course" by Golf Digest, Stone Ridge Golf Club lies in the pastoral foothills of the Rogue Valley. Breathtaking views of the mountain ranges and forests await at every turn as golfers traverse this 18-hole, championship golf course.

Stone Ridge Golf Club also offers a practice facility with large, natural grass tees and spectacular putting greens. For the learner, golf lessons are available from PGA professional staff to help you perfect your golf game, one swing at a time. After your tee time, enjoy a variety of sandwiches, snacks and beverages in the “Top of the Ridge” Café. 

EAGLE POINT GOLF

A World-Class Experience

Located 10 miles east of Medford, Eagle Point Golf Course is a top-tier golf club designed by expert Robert Trent Jones Jr. Surrounded by picturesque scenery, the course features natural terrain and six sets of tees, with distances that range from 5,091 to 7,099 yards.

The state-of-the-art facility also features grass teeing areas that simulate fairway conditions, perfect for practicing and perfecting your form. For short game practice, chipping areas, a practice bunker, and 15,000 square foot practice putting green all provide a great training ground to improve your game. From the rookie to the seasoned-pro, Eagle Point golf course is the perfect place to practice your game.

OAK KNOLL

A Great Game of Golf

Since 1928, golfers of all skill levels have enjoyed the challenging layout and beautiful setting of Oak Knoll Golf Course. Owned and operated by the Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission, Oak Knoll is Southern Oregon's only municipal golf course.

Challenge your skills on the rolling hills and roughs of this par 36, 9-hole golf course. Open year-round, Oak Knoll also features a large, covered driving range, practice areas and clubhouse for your enjoyment. Test your expertise or expand your skills on this beautifully rewarding course!

LAUREL HILL

Golf along the Forests

With tree-lined doglegs and rolling slopes, this is the perfect golf course to put your learning and practice to the ultimate test. Laurel Hill has been compared to a regulation course with the drives removed. The four par-4s are in the 275-300 yard range, and require two good iron shots to reach the green.

Steep ravines, small greens and tricky hills demand accurate layups and particular skill. If you are ready to face the thrill of a challenge, Laurel Hill is the perfect place to develop your skills as you dare to face the beautifully challenging fairways.

BEAR CREEK

No-Pressure Atmosphere

This beautifully designed course is a favorite among locals and visitors alike for its central location and beautiful greens. Bear Creek is the perfect course for beginner and veteran golfers alike, with well-maintained grounds and easy fairways. If your short game needs some tuning, this is the place for you.

Bear Creek offers a relaxing atmosphere, a full-line pro shop, covered driving range, two practice greens, and a snack bar. With mostly short par-3’s, players of all skill levels are invited to enjoy and experience the smooth courses the Heart of the Rogue has to offer.

Rogue Valley Country Club

Rooted in Tradition

Enjoy year-round playability on 27 of the most exceptional holes of golf in Southern Oregon. Grand oak trees and the Siskiyou Mountain Range create breathtaking scenery lined along each hole. Enjoy either the 18-hole Rogue Course, with four tee box options, or the 9-hole Oaks Course, with five tee box options. You can even play both courses together for an entire day of adventure!

Each August, the Rogue Course hosts the Southern Oregon Golf Championship, the largest amateur match-play event in the country played on a single course. Come out and enjoy the richness and beauty of golfing in Medford!

A GOLFER'S PARADISE

Whether you prefer covered driving ranges, challenging courses or are looking to dip your toes into the world of golf - the Heart of the Rogue has the perfect course just for you. Enjoy the lush mountainsides as you view, and get lost in the fairgrounds of the beautiful courses. Explore all Medford has to offer you, from outdoor adventures to diverse indoor delights. 

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