Often, when something really cool happens to me, I say “It’s like Christmas in [insert month here]!!!” Well, my trip starts on April 21st, at Aspen Lakes in sisters Oregon… and… well… look…
Can’t quite see it… how ’bout now…
It *IS* like Christmas in April… for two reasons. 1. Clearly, red and green. Those are the signature cinder bunkers of the Aspen Lakes course you see there. 2. Something awesome is, in fact, about to happen. A little more on those bunkers:
The signature red sand for the bunkers originated on the Cyrus property. When it came time to install the bunkers, it was discovered that the “normal” sand that the other central Oregon golf courses use is hauled in from other states. In looking at alternatives, it was decided that it would be more environmentally friendly to use local materials already in Central Oregon. Red cinders that occur naturally on the Cyrus property were crushed down to make sand. The deep red sand creates a visual delight as it contrast with the green grass, blue skies and white, snow covered, mountains that are the Aspen Lakes Golf Course signature.
The course offers plenty of golf challenges as well, the whites play at 71.9/132 and the tips are 75.4/141. So everything is set up for an amazing start to my journey. Aspen Lakes in Oregon is day 1!
Check out all of the introduced courses on our map, or, see all the course introductions in one place.
It is truly won of the best golf courses you will ever play! Along with a 5 star restaurant on the property.
Been going there for 11 years. First class course. First class clubhouse. First class restaurant and the people treat you so wonderfully.