BEAR VALLEY MEADOWS

The high desert terrain east of the Cascades creates a wonderfully deceptive challenge where elevation changes mask true distances and the thin air carries drives farther than expected. Wind becomes the primary defense on this rolling layout, particularly on the exposed back nine where approaches to elevated greens demand precise club selection and commitment. What elevates this eastern Oregon gem above typical mountain courses is the inspired routing that maximizes dramatic valley views while incorporating natural rock outcroppings as both hazards and eye candy.