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Advertorial The Legends Collection
If golf was the only activity awaiting visitors to Central Oregon, that alone would be enough to make it one of the country’s top destinations and a must-play for golfers planning their next getaway.
he region’s 30 courses offer variety, scenery and challenge and are highlighted by the
Central Oregon Legends Collection. The Legends Collection includes the powerhouse resorts of Black Butte Ranch, Brasada Ranch, Pronghorn and Tetherow Golf Club and is where the likes of designers Jack Nicklaus, David McLay Kidd, John Fought, Robert Muir Graves, Jim Hardy and native Oregonian Peter Jacobsen have left their indelible marks. Quality of golf isn’t the
only reason Golf Digest has recognized Central Oregon as one of the country’s top 25 golf destinations and why three of the Legends Collec-
tion courses rank on the Golf Digest list of “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses.” What also makes a visit to Central Oregon so memorable is the activities and attractions that await golfers when their clubs are put away. Between rounds it’s easy to
discover why the region is cel- ebrated as an outdoor lover’s paradise. With hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, pristine mountain rivers and lakes, trophy fly-fishing and the largest ski resort in the Cascades, the recreational possibilities are limited only by one’s imagination (and energy level). Adrenaline-inducing
activities are just the beginning, however. Central Oregon is
also known for a unique moun- tain culture unlike anywhere else. The city of Bend is the epicenter of craft brewing in the Pacific Northwest with 24 microbreweries in the region and counting, plus unique downtown boutiques, fine dining, numerous art galler- ies and more. In addition, the nearby towns of Sunriver, Sisters, Redmond and oth- ers offer small-town charm, luxuriant resort hospitality and convenient access to some of Oregon’s most beautiful scenery, including Crater Lake National Park, the Deschutes National Forest and Smith Rock State Park. And all this can take place without ever having to drive more than 30 minutes.
It’s all in Central Oregon, where an abundance of sun- shine and a diverse but conve- niently compact region awaits visiting golfers. “Central Oregon holds its
own against any destination from a pure golf perspective, but that’s just one of many great experiences to entice visitors to the area,” said Alana Hughson, president and CEO of the Central Oregon Visitors Association. “When you factor in the sunshine and favorable climate, abundant recreation, and of course the beer, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more complete destina- tion for avid golfers and their friends and families.” A great way to experience
the Central Oregon golf prod- uct is to participate in the 18th annual Lithia Pacific Amateur Golf Classic, which takes place September 20-25. The three- day, net stroke-play tournament is contested on some of the region’s finest courses and offers divisions for golfers of every skill level. Special tournament packages including lodging start at $999 for early registra- tion, and can be booked at
www.pacamgolf.com or by calling (800) 801-8765. Central Oregon is conve-
niently accessed via the Bend/ Redmond airport (RDM), which operates 15 flights daily from most major western cities, including daily nonstop flights from San Francisco Interna- tional Airport. Each resort in the
Sunriver Resort Meadows Golf Club
To learn more about the Legends Collection or to begin planning your Stay & Play golf getaway, contact a Central Oregon Visitors Association personal golf concierge at (888) 280-3336 or visit
www.golfcentraloregon.com.
Legends Collection offers a premium golf experience and bundled stay-and-play package featuring significant savings. Four-night packages—which include resort lodging and four rounds of golf on a different Legends Collection course each day—start at just $1,100 per person.
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