The best golf course layouts in Oregon
The golf courses in Oregon that Course Vaults golfers rate highest for layout: routing, hole variety, and design. Each course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers who played it; 9 courses qualify.

Pacific Dunes
Bandon Dunes Golf Club
Bandon, OR, USALayout 4.7 out of 5 from 37 golfers
PublicTom Doak
- 4.3Conditions
- 4.7Layout
- 4.1Value
- 4.6Scenery
- 4.0Facilities
What can I say, most interesting routing on a course I’ve ever played. Tom Doak threw the playbook out the window and let the land lead the way. The routing twists through dunes, cliffs, and wind like a story you don’t want to end. Those five par-3s (four on the back!)
Written by
@Gary
- Must play
- Walkable
- Views

Sheep Ranch
Bandon Dunes Golf Club
Bandon, OR, USALayout 4.5 out of 5 from 16 golfers
PublicBill Coore & Ben Crenshaw
- 3.9Conditions
- 4.5Layout
- 3.6Value
- 4.9Scenery
- 4.0Facilities
Impressive that they fit 18 holes in here. Some of it feels a little forced, specifically the 430 yard par 5 18th, but the vistas make you forget everything else. Tough to beat the walk. The volcano 11th is a highlight that’s not on the cliffs.
Written by
@Kirkeide1
- Views
- Walkable
- Caddies

Bandon Preserve
Bandon Dunes Golf Club
Bandon, OR, USALayout 4.3 out of 5 from 10 golfers
PublicBen Crenshaw & Bill Coore
- 4.6Conditions
- 4.3Layout
- 3.7Value
- 4.3Scenery
- 3.5Facilities
The perfect break from a full round, the Preserve is a well thought out par 3. With views of 17/18 of Bandon Dunes and carved out of the hills, blind tee shots and a mix of large/small greens, you’re guaranteed a good time.
Written by
@Collierf
- Must play
- Walkable
- Views
Ghost Creek
Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club
North Plains, OR, USALayout 4.3 out of 5 from 6 golfers
PublicBob Cupp
- 4.3Conditions
- 4.3Layout
- 2.9Value
- 3.5Scenery
- 2.6Facilities
Great layout would be rated in the mid 8’s if it wasn’t unplayable half the year. Worst draining course I’ve ever played which is sad because the layout is great. Cool holes great visuals play it mid June until first rains late October
Written by
@GRaleigh 77
- Must play
- Fast greens
- Walkable

Nicklaus
The Club at Pronghorn
Bend, OR, USALayout 4.2 out of 5 from 5 golfers
PublicJack Nicklaus
- 4.3Conditions
- 4.2Layout
- 3.6Value
- 4.4Scenery
- 3.5Facilities
- Pristine
- Fast greens
- Challenging

(Old MacDonald) Bandon Dunes Golf Club
Bandon, OR, USA
Layout 4.1 out of 5 from 21 golfers

(Bandon Trails) Bandon Dunes Golf Club
Bandon, OR, USA
Layout 4.1 out of 5 from 29 golfers

Bandon Dunes Golf Club
Bandon, OR, USA
Layout 4.0 out of 5 from 24 golfers

Gearhart Golf Links
Gearhart, OR, USA
Layout 3.4 out of 5 from 5 golfers
How we rank
This ranking uses each golfer’s layout rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Layout is the layout score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. State pages include courses across Oregon. Rankings refresh about hourly.
FAQ
Pacific Dunes at Bandon Dunes Golf Club is #1 on Course Vaults in Oregon at Layout 4.7/5 (37 golfers). 9 courses qualify for this list.
This ranking uses each golfer’s layout rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Layout is the layout score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. State pages include courses across Oregon. Rankings refresh about hourly.
A course appears once at least 5 different golfers have rated its layout on Course Vaults. Log your round and rate it in the app to help it qualify.
This page was last generated Nov 12, 2026, 3:41 AM EST. Scores and eligibility are recomputed about every hour.
