
Oregon City Course
Oregon City Golf Club
About this course
Oregon City Golf Club sits on the eastern edge of Oregon City, roughly fifteen miles south of Portland, in a setting that blends rolling terrain with views toward the Cascade foothills. The course was designed by Joe Herberger and George Junor and reflects the straightforward, playable style common to Pacific Northwest municipal and semi-private layouts from the mid-twentieth century. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes, with several holes playing uphill or downhill and fairways that move through stands of Douglas fir and oak. The layout emphasizes accuracy over length, with tree-lined corridors that reward position off the tee and greens that vary in size and contour. Water comes into play on a handful of holes, and bunkers are placed to challenge approach shots rather than dominate the visual landscape. The course serves a broad membership and daily-fee clientele, maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for golfers of varying skill levels. Oregon City Golf Club functions as a community anchor in Clackamas County, offering a traditional golf experience without pretense. The clubhouse provides standard amenities and the course remains walkable for those who prefer it, though carts are available. The facility has hosted regional amateur events over the years, contributing to the area's grassroots competitive golf scene.
Quick facts
- Location
- Oregon City, OR, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1922
- Designer(s)
- Joe Herberger, George Junor
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 5,872 yards
- Difficulty
- 68.9/120
Getting there
The journey to Oregon City Golf Club begins at Portland International Airport (PDX), roughly thirty minutes north, before a scenic drive south through the Willamette Valley transitions from urban sprawl into the quieter, tree-lined approaches of Oregon's historic river country. The final leg winds through Oregon City proper, descending toward the Clackamas River valley where the club sits anchored in the landscape—a passage that shifts from interstate efficiency into the intimate, forested terrain that defines this corner of the Pacific Northwest. For those arriving by private aircraft, nearby airstrips offer discreet alternatives to the major hub, though the drive from PDX remains the most direct path to the club's grounds. The arrival itself carries the understated grace of the region: no fanfare, simply the quiet transition from road to fairway, framed by the evergreen canopy and the gentle roll of terrain that has made this corner of Oregon a golfer's refuge for generations.

FAQ
Common questions about Oregon City
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Oregon City was designed by Joe Herberger and George Junor.
Yes. Oregon City is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Oregon City is 71.
Oregon City plays 5,872 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Oregon City is 120.
Oregon City is a 18-hole course.



