DESERT CANYON GOLF COURSE

The Columbia River Gorge provides a dramatic backdrop for this high-desert layout carved into sage-studded canyons, where elevation changes of 300 feet create both thrilling downhill drives and punishing uphill approaches. Wind is the invisible architect here, turning what appears to be a straightforward mid-length par-4 into a club-selection nightmare that rewards local knowledge above all else. The routing makes brilliant use of natural rock outcroppings and desert washes, particularly on the back nine where three consecutive holes play along a spectacular ridgeline that showcases eastern Washington's underrated golf terrain.