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Driving directions and course reviews
Disclaimer: The reviews are my own opinions (Jesse Benbow), take them for whatever that's worth to you!
If you want to add your own opinions, e-mail me at benbow@jeffnet.org
and I'll add them to the page
I've listed these according to my own rankings, with my favorite listed first
Whistlers Bend - - Glide (just east of Roseburg)
Directions: Take exit #124 from I-5. Head east through Roseburg, following signs to Diamond Lake on Hwy 138. At about the 12 mile marker, turn left at the sign to Whistlers Bend Park. Follow that road about 3 miles into the park. Once in the park, take the first right. The first tee is on the right when you come back up the hill.
This is my favorite course in Southern Oregon, and I think the best course in Oregon period. 18 holes, tees are wood corrals filled with packed gravel, targets are cowbell poles. Great mix of tight holes and long, open crushes. Holes 7, 9, and 14 are spectacular, and 12 and 13 are world-class designs. If you're only going to play one course in S.O., this is the one. In May and early June, the wildflowers on the course are amazing! There is camping at the course, also.
Louis Disc Farms - - Myrtle Creek
Directions: Take exit #108 from I5. Head east through town, and turn left after crossing the bridge just past Dairy Queen. Stay on the road for 8 miles, then turn left on Louis Creek Road. Follow Louis Creek Road for about 1.5 miles, and look for the course down a driveway to the left. This is a private course (owned by Dave and Lane Mason), but they welcome golfers to come try it out. Contact Dave Mason (chainblazer@aol.com) if you're interested in playing.
This course is a lot of fun. Birdies are more plentiful here than Whistlers or Dexter in Eugene, but I'd put it close to either of those. Lots of elevation, short and tight holes, long and open holes, and the small creek comes into play on several holes. There are currently 3 different 18 hole layouts.
Riverfront Park - - Roseburg
Directions: Take exit #124 from I-5. Head west. Turn right at the park on West Stewart. Park on the left just across the bridge. The course is on the right side of the road.
Roseburg golfers are lucky, they have the two best courses in S.O. 18 holes, tees are natural (aka dirt), and the targets are painted wooden posts. This course is a lot shorter than Whistlers, but the course has a great design. Good right/left balance, and you get to use all your shots (backhand, forehand, rollers, thumbers, etc). The course is less than 5 minutes off the freeway, and a great way to stretch your legs when you're on the road.
Holmes Park - - Medford
Course Map
Directions: Exit #27 from I-5. Go East on Barnett Rd. Go 1 block and turn left on Highland Dr. Turn right on Siskyou Blvd. at the 4-way stop. Go about 1/2 mi. and turn left on Modoc Rd. The course is on your right. The first tee is at the north end of the park. There is a parking lot on the right just a few feet past the course.
This is my home course, so I have to put it near the top. 9 baskets with 3 sets of rubber mat tees. The course plays well for all levels, with a very short front 9 (avg. less than 250'), a longer back 9 (avg. about 300'), and a long "extreme 9" (325 - 550 ft.). The front and back nine are fairly well marked, the extreme 9 is a little harder to find. The course is well balanced left/right, and a good mix of open holes and holes with well-placed trees and good elevation changes. A good roller plays great here, especially on the extreme 9. I have 9 more un-official holes laid out on the course. Contact me when you're in town, and see if you can be the first person to score lower than 27 for the 9 holes.
Crow Road - - Merlin
Merlin is about 20 min. north of Grants Pass. Take I-5 to Merlin exit (65?). Go west about 5 mi. After you go through town, look for Crow Rd. on your right, after you cross a bridge. Turn right there and park in the turnout on the left about 100 yd. from the corner. Follow the trail up the hill to the first tee.
27 natural tees with tone poles. If you want to play this course, contact a local to guide you, there's no way you'll find the holes! This course is very rough; very narrow fairways with thick underbrush along and even in the fairways. Holes play 100 to 500 feet, with lots of elevation changes. I used to absolutely hate this course. I've grown to appreciate it though, and enjoy playing it now. I like to think that's because I've become a better golfer and can hit smaller fairways. There are still some holes that I think are ridiculous (drive between which two branches?), but it's a great challenge, and it requires you to make good course management decisions to score well (ie the best choice is not always to drive for a 2, even if you might be able to reach it).
Tom Pearce Park - - Grants Pass
Course Map
Directions: I-5 to exit 55. Head west