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Central Oregon’s Brasada Ranch: Family Friendly Luxury, Astounding Views and Sweet Scents, Tee to Toes

Looking west from 1,800 acre Brasada Ranch in Powell Butte, Oregon.

Each time I visit central Oregon, I’m taken with the crisp, clear quality of the air, fragranced, at times almost… Read more »

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Par-3s Transcend “Chip & Putt” Stigma

The Challenge Course at Monarch Dunes (in Nipomo, California) is ranked in the top ten of the nation's par-3 courses. (photo courtesy of Monarch Dunes)

On May 1st, more than 150 golfers lined up to plunk $100 down to play a 13-hole par-3 golf course… Read more »

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Pronghorn — Trying Economic Times are Public’s Gain

The par-3 14th at Pronghorn, just outside of Bend, Oregon.

I wake each day to National Public Radio’s Morning Edition. One recent morning, the story corresponding to the opening of… Read more »

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Top o’ the World at Old Mac: A Few Minutes with Jeff Brinegar, Head Pro at Old Macdonald

Jeff Brineger, head professional at Bandon Dunes' Old Macdonald.

Since June of 2010, Jeff Brinegar has presided over what many consider to be America’s most sought-after “must-play” new course—Old… Read more »