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1 10, 2018

Black Butte Ranch proves worthy test for 91st OGA Men’s Team Championship
Black Butte Ranch proves worthy test for 91st OGA Men’s Team Championship

Black Butte Ranch proves worthy test for 91st OGA Men’s Team Championship

Black Butte Ranch proves worthy test for 91st OGA Men’s Team Championship The team from Riverside Golf & Country Club was the lone team to score under par in the 91st OGA Men's Team Championship. Club from Riverside G&CC OGA Men’s Team Championship Black Butte Ranch turned out to be a worthy test over the weekend for some of the top amateur golfers in the state. The team from Riverside Golf & Country Club posted the field’s only team score under par to edge Bend Golf and Country Club and win the 91st OGA Men’s Team Championship [...]

1 10, 2018

Coming in October: Black Butte Ranch’s fall rates are here again

Coming in October: Black Butte Ranch’s fall rates are here again Fall rates, late aerification, and end-of-season sales highlight October Black Butte Ranch’s golf season might be winding down, but it is hardly over. In fact, October brings average highs in the mid-60s and typically sunny skies, and the fall foliage is as its most vibrant — something you may notice as you play a round at Big Meadow or Glaze Meadow. Of course, The 2nd Annual Civil War Golf Tournament is just ahead on Oct. 7, but plenty of time remains to register. Another thing to look forward [...]

13 09, 2018

Work soon underway on $1.3 million irrigation system for Big Meadow
Work soon underway on $1.3 million irrigation system for Big Meadow

Work soon underway on $1.3 million irrigation system for Big Meadow

Work soon underway on $1.3 million irrigation system for Big Meadow Project begins in October, and marks significant improvement for Black Butte Ranch Big Meadow is about to be upgraded in a way that will keep Black Butte Ranch’s nearly 50-year-old championship golf course in prime condition for years to come. Beginning in October and lasting until spring 2019, Black Butte Ranch be undertaking the work of completely replacing its irrigation system. The $1.3 million project is an extensive one. It calls for the full replacement of the main lines, lateral lines, and sprinkler heads throughout the entire golf [...]

31 08, 2018

Coming in September: Labor Day sale, golf tournaments and more in store for Black Butte Ranch

Coming in September: Labor Day sale, golf tournaments and more in store for Black Butte Ranch September and October often the best time of year for Central Oregon golfers September is no time to give up on the Central Oregon golf season. In fact, it’s after Labor Day when the best golf of the year is often played at Black Butte Ranch. The Central Oregon weather is typically both sunny and mild, the summer crowds are memories, and both Big Meadow and Glaze Meadow will remain in peak condition for the weeks to come. More than that, September is [...]

24 08, 2018

Golf season at Black Butte Ranch just getting warmed up
Golf season at Black Butte Ranch just getting warmed up

Golf season at Black Butte Ranch just getting warmed up

Golf season at Black Butte Ranch just getting warmed up For many golfers in Central Oregon, the best time of year for golf is just beginning Ask a Central Oregonian when his or her favorite time to play a round of golf and the answer is nearly unanimous. Sure as a tap-in for par, a local will tell you it is the late summer and early fall. A visit to Black Butte Ranch between late August through the middle of October often reveals why. The average high temperature at Black Butte Ranch remains at 70 degrees or above through [...]

16 08, 2018

Pro Tip: Hitting a lob shot comes down to a few simple steps

Hitting a lob shot comes down to a few simple steps https://youtu.be/bhEHF7Ivc-4 Black Butte Ranch pro shares secret to hitting a lofted pitch shot that will save you strokes As amateurs, we can waste so many shots around the green. We tend to chunk our chips, or hit a little pitch thin. And so few of us can put enough backspin on a ball to keep it from rolling well past an intended target. Amateurs also tend to fear hitting a lofted pitch shot — better known as the lob shot — even when a high-arching shot that lands [...]

11 08, 2018

Final push of the season has courses in prime shape
Final push of the season has courses in prime shape

Final push of the season has courses in prime shape

Final push of the season has courses in prime shape Black Butte Ranch golf courses hitting peak condition at just the right time Warm, sunny August days are the stuff of dreams for Central Oregon golfers, and because of this there are few more important times on the calendar for a golf course superintendent. As the calendar turns to August, Big Meadow and Glaze Meadow are in ideal condition. The greens are firm and true. The emerald green fairways are inviting. And with the Homeowner Guest Invitational Golf Tournament coming up, Aug. 24-26, superintendent Jeff Knutzen and his course [...]

15 11, 2017

Holiday Events At Our Mountain Resort In Oregon
Holiday Events At Our Mountain Resort In Oregon

Holiday Events At Our Mountain Resort In Oregon

The leaves have fallen, and the snow has arrived. At Black Butte Ranch winter is a magical time and the holidays are the merriest of seasons at our mountain resort in Oregon. Our stunning natural beauty at the resort creates an intimate event space that is ideal for setting the holiday spirit. Celebrate with family and enjoy the warm atmosphere of jubilation and cheer that the holiday season brings to our mountain resort in Oregon. Holiday Magic Holiday traditions, both new and old, bring families and loved ones together for the holidays. Whether you have been joining us for the [...]

15 10, 2017

Get Ready For Snow At Black Butte Ranch
Get Ready For Snow At Black Butte Ranch

Get Ready For Snow At Black Butte Ranch

The leaves are starting to fall and before we know it so will the snow. When the snow covers central Oregon, it becomes a different world. The snow produces trails, dusts the ponderosa pines, and creates a white world for us to get out and explore. Just because the snow is covering everything does not mean we are stuck indoors. You can snowshoe, cross-country ski, or jump into the plush pile of snow. At Black Butte Ranch we encourage you to get outside this winter and have fun in the snow. We offer all the amenities to make sure [...]

15 09, 2017

Everything Fall In Central Oregon
Everything Fall In Central Oregon

Everything Fall In Central Oregon

With no less than seven of the Cascade’s high mountain peaks, ponderosa pines, 18 paves paths around the resort you are sure to be submerged into the fall season. As the leaves burst into vibrant colors of orange, red, and purple experience it at a mountain resort in Oregon, Black Butte Ranch. We offer plenty of opportunities to go hike and see the changing trees up close and explore the wilderness. You do not even need to leave your vacation home. Just sit out on the deck and relax and take in the ever-changing surroundings. Hike A favorite pass time [...]