
Widgi Creek Course
Widgi Creek Golf Club

About this course
Widgi Creek Golf Club sits in the high desert landscape of Central Oregon, just north of Bend. Designed by Robert Muir Graves and opened in 1991, the course occupies rolling terrain characterized by native juniper, sagebrush, and ponderosa pine. The routing takes advantage of the area's natural elevation changes and volcanic soil, with fairways that move through corridors of high desert vegetation and occasional lava rock outcroppings typical of the region. Graves, a prolific California-based architect who designed courses throughout the western United States, created a layout that balances playability with strategic interest. The course measures over 6,900 yards from the back tees and features generous landing areas off the tee, though approach shots demand precision to greens that are often elevated or contoured. Water comes into play on several holes, including ponds and the Deschutes River, which borders portions of the property and adds both scenic and strategic elements to the round. The setting provides views of the Cascade Range to the west, with Mount Bachelor and the Three Sisters visible on clear days. Widgi Creek operates as a semi-private facility, offering both member and public play. The course serves as a traditional parkland-style complement to Bend's other notable designs and benefits from the region's dry climate, which allows for firm, fast playing conditions through much of the season. The layout remains a steady presence in Central Oregon golf, appealing to both residents and visitors exploring the area's expanding golf scene.
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
- 1991
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Robert Muir Graves
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,903 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.8/128
- Course Vaults score
- 6.8
Getting there
The journey to Widgi Creek Golf Club begins at Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport, a compact high-desert gateway just twenty minutes north of Bend that welcomes both commercial and private traffic. The drive south along Highway 97 unfolds across the volcanic plateau of Central Oregon, where juniper-studded rangeland gives way to the ponderosa forests and Cascade views that frame Bend's western horizon. As you turn into the Awbrey Butte neighborhood and wind upward through quiet residential streets, the landscape opens to reveal Widgi Creek's elevated setting - a serene arrival above the Deschutes River canyon, where the golf course emerges as a ribbon of emerald fairways carved into the high-desert terrain.

FAQ
Common questions about Widgi Creek
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Widgi Creek has a Course Vaults score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 17 logged golfers.
Widgi Creek was designed by Robert Muir Graves.
Yes. Widgi Creek is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Widgi Creek is 72.
Widgi Creek plays 6,903 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Widgi Creek is 128.



