Chena Bend Golf Course

Detailed description of Chena Bend Golf Course

Chena Bend Golf Course first opened for play in 1942. The course was re-designed by Jerry Matthews.

Chena Bend Golf Course, the "Farthest North Military Course", is a 6,476-yard, par-72, 18-hole course. It is nestled between the east end of the Fort Wainwright airfield and the Chena River, with several holes running along the river. The course was rated by "Golf Digest" as Alaska's best for 1999, 2007, 2008 and 2009 and received a four-star rating in the 2008 and 2009 edition of Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play." Chena Bend is challenging enough for experienced golfers and yet a welcoming and comfortable setting for beginning golfers.

Blue tees: par-72, 7,012 yards, course rating 73.6, slope rating 128

White tees: par-72, 6,476 yards, course rating 70.8, slope rating 123

Red tees: par-72, 5,316 yards, course rating 71.6, slope rating 117