
South Course
The Reserve Vineyards and Golf CLub


About this course
The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club's South Course is a John Fought design located in Aloha, Oregon, in the western suburbs of Portland. Fought, a former U.S. Amateur champion and Oregon native, has built a substantial portfolio of courses in the Pacific Northwest, and this layout reflects his understanding of the region's terrain and playing conditions. The property sits within Oregon's wine country, with vineyard parcels integrated into the golf landscape, giving the course its distinctive setting among the residential and agricultural character of the Tualatin Valley. The routing works through gently rolling terrain with stands of Douglas fir and oak defining corridors and framing holes. Fought's design emphasizes strategic variety rather than overwhelming length, with multiple tee options allowing the course to accommodate different skill levels. Water features come into play on several holes, and bunkering is positioned to reward accurate placement off the tee and on approaches. The greens tend toward moderate size with subtle internal contours that require careful reading. The Reserve operates as a private club and maintains both the South Course and a companion North Course, also designed by Fought. The club's vineyard connection extends to its amenities, with wine production and tasting integrated into the member experience. The South Course serves as the primary championship layout for club competitions and has hosted regional amateur events, taking advantage of the course's balance between playability and challenge within the context of Oregon golf.
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
- Aloha, OR, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1997
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- John Fought
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,172 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.7/142
- Course Vaults score
- 7.0
Getting there
The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club lies in the rolling hills west of Portland, most easily accessed via Portland International Airport, a straightforward twenty-five-minute drive east of the property. The route follows Highway 26 through the city's western suburbs before turning into the Tualatin Valley's patchwork of vineyards and farmland, where the urban edge softens into open countryside. As you approach Aloha, the landscape begins to undulate gently, and the final turn reveals the club's gracious entrance - a quiet threshold between working Oregon wine country and one of the Pacific Northwest's most refined private retreats.

FAQ
Common questions about South at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf CLub
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
South at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf CLub has a Course Vaults score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 18 logged golfers.
South was designed by John Fought.
Yes. South at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf CLub is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at South is 72.
South plays 7,172 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at South is 142.



