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Golf Tips
The Importance of Grips

It is easy to overlook the importance of this aspect of your equipment. Many golfers that want more distance have old, worn out, slippery grips on their clubs -- which almost guarantees that their hands will be too tight. Make sure your grips are either new, clean, tacky or textured in some way. If they're made of rubber and aren't very old you can usually rejuvenate them with warm water and dish soap, abrasive cleanser, or even sand paper.

Having grips that are in good condition will go a long way toward having a relaxed grip and hitting it farther.
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Courses

Applegate Golf
7350 New Hope Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Set amongst the splendor of awe inspiring mountains and the Applegate River is the regulation, 9-hole Par 36, Applegate Golf Course that can be enjoyed year round. The course has taken on a new dimension from the flood of '97, which added a new degree of challenge...more water! The Club House facility offers snacks, hot dogs, sodas and beer. League Play, Senior and other discounts are always available along with practice areas for chipping, putting and driving.
Bear Creek Golf Course
2355 S Pacific Hwy
Medford, OR 97501
Bear Creek Golf Course is a 9-hole executive layout nestled along a portion of beautiful Bear Creek in Medford, Oregon. The course is suited for all playing abilities. Bear Creek offers a relaxing, no-pressure atmosphere, a full-line pro shop, covered driving range, two practice greens, and a snack bar. Bear Creek Golf Course is affordable, it's friendly, and it's always well maintained! The course offers lessons with an L.P.G.A. teaching professional, junior programs, ladies and men's clubs, professional club fittings, and annual memberships. Bear Creek Golf Course can even accommodate your special events…tournaments, birthday parties, or corporate outings. Bear Creek is a great place for the entire family and all your friends. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Cedar Links Golf Club
3155 Cedar Links Dr
Medford, OR 97504
This course is nestled in the pear orchards of the beautiful Rogue River Valley. The fairways were built on rolling hills, and the greens are undulating and well maintained. In addition, water hazards come into play several times. The local area is home to ducks, muskrats, quail, doves, and pheasants.
Centennial Golf Club
1900 N. Phoenix Road
Medford, OR 97504
Centennial Golf Club opened to rave reviews on May 20, 2006 and has been the talk of the town since. This new facility boasts 18 holes of spectacular golf designed by two time PGA Tour winner and 1977 US Amateur Champion, John Fought. Professionally managed by Scottsdale-based, OB Sports, Centennial Golf Club is centrally located in Medford, Oregon at the heart of the bountiful Rogue Valley region.
Colonial Valley Golf Course
75 Nelson Way
Grants Pass, OR 97526
The 9-hole "Colonial Valley" course at the Colonial Valley Links facility in Grants Pass, Oregon features 1,587 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 29. Designed by John Nelson, the Colonial Valley golf course opened in 1970. Gerald Smith manages the course as the Owner.
Dutcher Creek Golf Course
4611 Upper River Rd.
Grants Pass, OR 97526
This course opened in 1994, so the trees are small and will take some time to grow into maturity. In other words, the course is wide open, but there is a multiple cut of rough bordering all the fairways, so accurate shotmaking is still important. Three separate water hazards come into play on five holes. The terrain is relatively flat, but there are two large hills that can affect your shots. The large greens are fast and fairly flat.
Eagle Point Golf Course
100 Eagle Point Dr
Eagle Point, OR 97524
Built in 1996 and designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Eagle Point Golf Course was ranked among "The Top 10 Public Access Courses of 1996" by Golf Magazine.

Our state-of-the-art practice facility is the Rogue Valley's finest, with grass teeing areas that simulate fairway conditions, chipping areas, a practice bunker and a 15,000 square foot practice putting green are available for your use.
Grants Pass Golf Club
230 Espey Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Grants Pass Golf Club is not a course that one merely plays, it is an enriching adventure to be savored. Nestled at 230 Espey Road, just three miles from the center of Grants Pass, on over one hundred acres of scenic rolling hills and level terrain. This course delivers an unforgettable experience with it's breathtaking beauty, dramatic play and first-class facilities. This is a challenging par 72, semi-private 18-hole championship course that is surrounded by tranquil landscapes and stunning views. Grants Pass Golf Course is considered one of the finest courses in Oregon. With warm sunny days and the mild winters, this course plays well year round.
Illinois Valley Golf Course
25320 Redwood Hwy
Kerby, OR 97523
Illinois Valley golf course is currently on a 9-hole par 36, 3,100 yard course and will be expanding to 18. There are several other golf courses in the surrounding areas. We also have baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, basketball, and horse riding clubs.
Laurel Hill Golf Course
9450 Old Stage Rd
Gold Hill, OR 97525
Welcome to Laurel Hill. We’re glad you stopped by. Our beautiful 9-hole golf course is nestled near the town of Gold Hill just off of Interstate 5 in the heart of the Rogue Valley. We would like to invite you to experience all that we have to offer.
Oak Knoll Golf Course
3070 Highway 66
Ashland, OR 97520
Nestled among beautiful oaks on a rolling hillside is the Oak Knoll Golf Course. This golf course is located at the southern end of the Rogue Valley just east of Interstate 5. Take exit 14 and travel east on Highway 66. The golf course entrance is one mile southeast of the Windmill Inn Hotel and across from the Ashland City Airport.
Quail Point Golf Course
1200 Mira Mar Ave
Medford, OR 97504
There's no better way to enjoy a beautiful day in southern Oregon than by playing a round at Quail Point Golf Course. With 75 acres of lush fairways and manicured greens, Quail Point is the public course that feels private. Conveniently located in the heart of Medford, Quail Point is the perfect place to enjoy weekend fun with family and friends. It's also a great way to unwind after a long day at the office. With a driving range, practice putting green, chipping area, winter mats, and a Pro Shop, Quail Point has everything you need for some top-flight fun!
Red Mountain Golf Course
324 Mountain Greens Ln
Grants Pass, OR 97526
Located just 10 miles north of Grants Pass is, "the best little golf course in town," Red Mountain. Set just below the foothills of Southern Oregon, this breathtaking executive golf course makes the perfect outing for the whole family. Red Mountain Golf Course has a fun and challenging layout great for all ages and abilities.
Rogue Valley Country Club
2660 Hillcrest Rd
Medford, OR 97504
The Rogue Valley Country Club is an outstanding twenty-seven hole golf facility that is played year round. The original 18 hole course was designed in 1924 by architect H. Chandler Egan. In 1961 Ron Caperna redesigned and added holes 4 thru 12 to make a 27-hole course. In 1995 ninteen of the present 27 holes were redesigned by Robert Muir Graves.
Running Y
5500 Running Y Road
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Your permanent, vacation or seasonal home at Running Y Ranch is your family’s passport to the verdant edgeways of Southern Oregon’s Cascade Range. Here you’ll discover incomparable natural beauty and recreational amenities just outside your door. On 3,600 acres of wooded hills and lush meadows are private home sites and custom designed homes, everything you need to experience the life of your dreams.

Running Y™ boasts the only Arnold Palmer golf course in Oregon.
Shield Crest Golf Course
3151 Shield Crest Dr.
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
The 18-hole "Shield Crest" course at the Shield Crest Golf Course facility in Klamath Falls, Oregon features 7,005 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 72.1 and it has a slope rating of 122 on Blue grass. Shield Crest golf course opened in 1989. Adam Yancey manages the course as the Golf Professional.
Stewart Meadows
115 W Stewart Ave
Medford, OR 97501
Stewart Meadows is the jewel of West Medford. It's a very walkable nine hole course, distinguished by a beautiful and challenging layout, including four large ponds, 39 sand traps, over 800 trees and a creek which bisects the 62 acre area. This course has strong appeal to juniors, seniors and all golfers of modest ability. Stewart Meadows features a full service pro shop, breakfast and lunch dining and covered, heated and lighted driving range. Cart and club rentals are also available. Have breakfast or lunch in the Tee Time Cafe.
Stewart Meadows Driving Range
1509 Myers Ln
Medford, OR 97501
Driving Range hours for Summer are 8am to 9pm seven days a week. We have 20 Stalls for practice and a putting green and a excellent chipping and sand trap green. There is no reason not to improve your game! Practice area is covered and heated, and fully lighted.

Re-gripping is a specialty of ours and the prices are very affordable. Excellent Snack Bar with beverages and snacks. Phone Number 776-6536 and we are located adjacent to the course.
Stone Ridge Golf Course
500 E Antelope Rd
Eagle Point, OR 97524
Stone Ridge has been give four stars by Golf Digest, and has also been rated the number one golf course in Oregon with green fees under $50. This is a championship 18-hole, par 72, public course only 10 minutes from Medford!

Featured Courses

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