Emerald Valley Golf Club

Emerald Valley Golf Club sits in Creswell, a small community in Oregon's Willamette Valley south of Eugene. The course was designed by Bob E. Baldock and Dan Hixon and occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the valley floor, where open fairways transition into stands of Douglas fir and oak. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes, and several holes play along or across seasonal creeks that drain the surrounding hillsides. Baldock, a prolific Northwest architect active from the 1950s through the 1980s, designed numerous courses throughout Oregon and Washington, often working with natural landforms rather than imposing dramatic earthwork. Hixon, who collaborated on various projects in the region, contributed to a layout that balances accessibility with strategic interest. The course features a mix of straightforward holes and those requiring careful club selection on approaches to greens protected by bunkers and native grasses. The property reflects the agricultural heritage of the southern Willamette Valley, with views extending toward the Coast Range foothills to the west. Emerald Valley serves as a community facility, hosting local tournaments and league play. The club maintains a relaxed atmosphere typical of municipal and semi-private courses in smaller Oregon towns, where golf remains a recreational anchor rather than an exclusive pursuit. The layout provides a straightforward test suited to a range of skill levels while preserving the character of its valley setting.