EMERALD VALLEY GOLF CLUB

The rolling foothills of the southern Willamette Valley create natural amphitheaters for several holes here, where elevation changes of 200 feet reward aggressive lines with dramatic views of the Cascade Range. Water hazards weave through eight holes with surgical precision, demanding course management over brute force—especially the island green par-3 that separates pretenders from players. Oregon's wet springs keep conditions pristine through summer, when the bentgrass greens roll true and firm fairways reward well-struck iron shots.