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John Landforce
Monroe
2010-08-05
$26 (cart not included), played on Monday, July 2010 at 10am
This course takes great advantage of it's location in the hills that border the Willamette Valley. Each hole stands alone, without houses or streets to intrude upon the wooded ambiance. The different tee locations provide a variety of ways to play the course, and at over 7000 yards from the tips it can provide a significant challenge for any player. It is not a grip-it-and-rip-it course; there are a number of holes where driver may not be the best choice off the tee. The greens are medium fast, and are rolled regularly, which makes for putts that roll true with consistent speed.
The facilities are basic but very functional. The clubhouse restaurant makes great sandwiches from fresh ingredients — their One-Putt breakfast sandwich is worth showing up a bit early for all by itself. There is a large patio overlooking the course which provides a pleasant spot to relax after your round.
The course is privately owned and managed, and has been improved each year since it was opened. The fairways drain well in wet weather, but can get a bit beat up during the winter months. The bunkers seem to be river sand; they play a bit heavy, particularly when wet. The course is rarely crowded during the week, and we usually walk our round in a little over 3 hours.
Diamond Woods is a fine golf course, and holds up well against NW courses costing twice as much. I recommend it.
Would travel: 60-120 Miles
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Ranks with the best in this price level, Bargain priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
Condition of Course, Difficulty, Layout, Price, No Houses on Course, Pace of Play, Staff
$26 (cart not included), played on Monday, July 2010 at 10am
This course takes great advantage of it's location in the hills that border the Willamette Valley. Each hole stands alone, without houses or streets to intrude upon the wooded ambiance. The different tee locations provide a variety of ways to play the course, and at over 7000 yards from the tips it can provide a significant challenge for any player. It is not a grip-it-and-rip-it course; there are a number of holes where driver may not be the best choice off the tee. The greens are medium fast, and are rolled regularly, which makes for putts that roll true with consistent speed. The facilities are basic but very functional. The clubhouse restaurant makes great sandwiches from fresh ingredients — their One-Putt breakfast sandwich is worth showing up a bit early for all by itself. There is a large patio overlooking the course which provides a pleasant spot to relax after your round. The course is privately owned and managed, and has been improved each year since it was opened. The fairways drain well in wet weather, but can get a bit beat up during the winter months. The bunkers seem to be river sand; they play a bit heavy, particularly when wet. The course is rarely crowded during the week, and we usually walk our round in a little over 3 hours. Diamond Woods is a fine golf course, and holds up well against NW courses costing twice as much. I recommend it.