
Willamette Valley Course
Willamette Valley Country Club


About this course
Willamette Valley Country Club sits in Canby, Oregon, approximately twenty miles south of Portland in the fertile agricultural region that gives the course its name. The club dates to the mid-twentieth century and has seen design contributions from multiple architects over its history. Shirley Stone, one of the Northwest's notable course designers, worked on the layout, as did Bill Robinson and Craig Schreiner, who brought their own perspectives to the routing and features over subsequent decades. The course occupies relatively flat terrain characteristic of the Willamette Valley floor, with the Molalla River corridor influencing parts of the property. Trees—many mature—frame fairways and define playing corridors, while water features appear on several holes. The layout requires accuracy more than length, rewarding players who manage position off the tee and navigate the tree-lined approaches to greens. The setting reflects the pastoral character of the surrounding farmland, with views extending across open fields when the routing breaks from wooded sections. Willamette Valley Country Club serves as a private facility for members in the Canby area and southern Portland suburbs. The club maintains a traditional country club structure with golf as the central amenity, complemented by dining and social functions. It represents a regional option for golfers seeking a tree-lined parkland experience in the northern Willamette Valley, distinct from the more dramatic terrain found in courses closer to the Cascade foothills or Oregon coast.
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
- Canby, OR, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1962
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Shirley Stone, Bill Robinson, Craig Schreiner
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,092 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.7/124
- Course Vaults score
- 8.1
Getting there
The journey to Willamette Valley Country Club begins at Portland International Airport (PDX), a straightforward 45-minute drive south through the gentle agricultural landscape of Oregon's Willamette Valley. From PDX, the route traces Interstate 5 before peeling eastward into rolling terrain dotted with vineyards, hazelnut orchards, and the distant silhouette of the Cascade Range - a landscape that shifts from urban periphery to rural serenity as you approach Canby. The final miles wind through quiet country roads lined with Douglas firs and native oak, delivering you to the club's manicured grounds where the valley's pastoral character frames every hole. For those arriving by private aircraft, nearby Aurora State Airport (AUA) provides a discreet alternative just minutes from the clubhouse.

FAQ
Common questions about Willamette Valley
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Willamette Valley has a Course Vaults score of 8.1 out of 10 based on 12 logged golfers.
Willamette Valley was designed by Shirley Stone, Bill Robinson, and Craig Schreiner.
Yes. Willamette Valley is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Willamette Valley is 72.
Willamette Valley plays 7,092 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Willamette Valley is 124.



