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.

  1. Pacific Dunes

    Pacific Dunes

    Bandon Dunes Golf Club

    Bandon, OR, USA
    9.2

    Layout 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
  2. Sheep Ranch

    Sheep Ranch

    Bandon Dunes Golf Club

    Bandon, OR, USA
    8.5

    Layout 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
  3. Bandon Preserve

    Bandon Preserve

    Bandon Dunes Golf Club

    Bandon, OR, USA
    8.2

    Layout 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
  4. Ghost Creek

    Ghost Creek

    Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club

    North Plains, OR, USA
    7.9

    Layout 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
  5. Nicklaus

    Nicklaus

    The Club at Pronghorn

    Bend, OR, USA
    8.7

    Layout 4.2 out of 5 from 5 golfers

    PublicJack Nicklaus

    • 4.3Conditions
    • 4.2Layout
    • 3.6Value
    • 4.4Scenery
    • 3.5Facilities
    • Pristine
    • Fast greens
    • Challenging
  6. (Old MacDonald) Bandon Dunes Golf Club

    Bandon, OR, USA

    Layout 4.1 out of 5 from 21 golfers

    8.7
  7. (Bandon Trails) Bandon Dunes Golf Club

    Bandon, OR, USA

    Layout 4.1 out of 5 from 29 golfers

    9.0
  8. Bandon Dunes Golf Club

    Bandon, OR, USA

    Layout 4.0 out of 5 from 24 golfers

    9.0
  9. Gearhart Golf Links

    Gearhart, OR, USA

    Layout 3.4 out of 5 from 5 golfers

    8.3

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.

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