
Lost Tracks Course
Lost Tracks Golf Club

About this course
Lost Tracks Golf Club occupies high desert terrain in Bend, Oregon, a region that has emerged as a significant golf destination in the Pacific Northwest over the past two decades. Designed by Brian Whitcomb and opened in the mid-2000s, the course takes advantage of the area's distinctive landscape: ponderosa pine forests, volcanic rock outcroppings, and dramatic elevation changes that offer views toward the Cascade Range. The routing works through natural lava formations and native vegetation characteristic of central Oregon's arid climate. Whitcomb, a Pacific Northwest architect known for working with rugged, natural sites, shaped Lost Tracks to emphasize the property's existing topography rather than impose heavily manufactured features. The design incorporates wide fairways that accommodate the region's persistent winds, with strategic bunkering and native grass areas defining playing corridors. Several holes move through corridors of pine and juniper, while others open to broader high desert vistas. The course presents a links-influenced style adapted to the volcanic soil and sparse vegetation of the high desert environment. Lost Tracks operates as a daily-fee facility, contributing to Bend's reputation as an accessible golf market compared to resort-heavy destinations. The course serves both visiting golfers exploring central Oregon's outdoor recreation opportunities and local players. Its design reflects the naturalistic approach common to modern Pacific Northwest golf architecture, where preservation of native landscape and playability for a range of skill levels take precedence over excessive length or difficulty.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in OR
Quick facts
- Location
- Bend, OR, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1996
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Brian Whitcomb
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,003 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.1/132
- Course Vaults score
- 7.7
Getting there
Lost Tracks Golf Club lies in the high desert country just north of Bend, Oregon, most easily reached via Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport, a compact regional hub fifteen minutes west of town that connects through major West Coast gateways. Private arrivals favor the same facility, which sits conveniently close to the resort corridor. The drive from Bend proper traces the Deschutes River northward through open juniper and sage terrain, the Cascade peaks receding in the rearview as the landscape opens into the wide, volcanic plateau that cradles this supremely private layout - a fitting transition into one of the Pacific Northwest's most discreet golf experiences.

FAQ
Common questions about Lost Tracks
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lost Tracks has a Course Vaults score of 7.7 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.
Lost Tracks was designed by Brian Whitcomb.
Yes. Lost Tracks is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Lost Tracks is 72.
Lost Tracks plays 7,003 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Lost Tracks is 132.



