Throughout the entire round you re almost always beside a river or crossing over the beautiful, clear, meandering waters of one of its tributaries. And the profusion of wetlands around the course attracts red-winged blackbirds, hawks, ducks, geese, even the occasional eagle. Each hole is unique and entertaining, but make certain to pick up a yardage book to help measure some of the carries and identify some of the sneakier hazards. Sunriver is currently the only resort in the Northwest to offer 54 holes of golf. The property's other layouts include Robert Trent Jones Jr.'s Woodlands course, which would be the premier course at many resorts, and the easier Meadows course.
Woodlands features deep bunkers, lakes, and lava rock outcroppings.
Meadows plays nearly 7,000 yards through groves of ponderosa pines to elevated, mounded greens. In 1993, Sunriver was acquired by Lowe Enterprises, which intends to upgrade lodge rooms, recreational amenities, and other areas. If the striking new lodge-style clubhouse at Crosswater is any indication, Sunriver may draw guests who might otherwise cross such waters as the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans to experience a golf Bonanza on Oregon's high desert plateau. Lob wedge for hitting soft shots to narrow, well-protected greens. Ten on the Stimpmeter.