Riverridge Golf Complex

 I owe my new found love of Golf  to Ric Jeffries, the owner and Pro at River Ridge. Years ago, about 1994, I was recovering from a very bad episod of VA Hospital. I weighed in at 165 lb and was barley able to walk. I had made the two block trip from my house in downtown Eugene to Mona Lisa Resturant on Olive Street, sat at the bar, and tried valiently to get through a glass of beer. Ric was sitting next to me and ask what had happened to me. After the story he handed me his card and said "If you ever want to play some golf. lesson's are on me".
In 2007 I found that card and looked him up. He remembered me( though now I weigh 250 lb) and gave me my first lessons.
Now I try to get out to his short course, Sutton Ridge at least once a week to tune up.

Fiddler's green

Allan at Fiddler's green met with me Thusday and gave 9 holes.
Their18-hole Executive course is a great place to practice your short game with yardage of 2378 and a Par 54. The flatl  course is an easy walk. Walk ons . Clubs and pull carts available for rent. While I was there I tried out a couple of 3 woods and 3 Hybrid by Adams.
The flex shaft was too much for me and I kept hitting under the ball. Got some great loft but only 150 yards. The Hybrid suited me much better: stiffer shaft and more control. I hit a consistent distance with a nice easy swing.
I have only been playing for about three years and not very many times a year but am now addicted! Fiddler's Green is an amazing store, both on line and in person. I play with clubs they sized for me and am about ready to move up, if I can convince my wife.

Bandon Crossing

Two 18-hole rounds at Bandon Crossings , one of Oregon's best courses. Here is an overview of the front nine, and the back nine from their site.

Hood River for Golf and Wine

I was up visiting Phelps Creek Winery who shares the building with the Hood River Golf & Country Club so I poked my head in and ask for 18 holes for the auction. They agreed and because the power was off, I get a nice hand written certificate to ad to the mix.

They are only doing 9 right now because of the weather but 18 hole play will resume as the season changes.
This is a shot from their web site of 15. Looks a little intimidating...
Can't wait!