The energy at Black Butte Ranch is palpable. The pools and restaurants are bustling with activity, the golf courses are in full bloom. Ah yes, there is nothing quite like July at Black Butte Ranch. Of course, July is easily one of the best times to play Glaze Meadow and Big Meadow, which are both serving up ideal conditions and a schedule of awesome events. Up first in what should be another spectacular July is Black Butte Ranch’s annual Fourth of July Demo Day & Sidewalk Sale. The event, which be held on Saturday, July 1, and Sunday, July [...]

School is finally out of session, something we felt might never happen after the long winter. Of course, how to keep a child busy during the summer is a question every parent ponders On one hand, we all fondly remember the fun, carefree summer days of our youth. On the other, no parent wants their child to spend those days idly. Golf has always marked the perfect solution. Enjoyable days spent under bright, blue skies, learning a game that they can enjoy for a lifetime. Black Butte Ranch and its staff of golf professionals have always tried to make [...]

Warm spell has Black Butte Ranch in summer condition Big Meadow and Glaze Meadow firming up just in time for the peak season Spring in Central Oregon has been difficult to escape. Yes, we have been blessed with a handful warm, sunny days that this region is best known. But the chill and dampness of the season has not been ready to shake loose. With summer finally ready to become official, the forecast at Black Butte Ranch is finally cooperating with the kind of weather we should all expect this time of year. Of course, this is music to [...]

Coming in June: Summer begins at Black Butte Ranch  Junior Putting Challenge, SNAG Golf usher in summer Nothing quite brings out the carefree spirit of children more than summer. The long days, warm, sunny weather — and of course, no school — conspire to create memories that last a lifetime. The peak season really kicks off in June, when Black Butte Ranch welcomes that endless Central Oregon summer. Black Butte Ranch, a true family-oriented resort, embraces the season with fun activities planned throughout the summer. That extends to the Ranch’s two junior-friendly championship golf courses, too. Beginning June 29, [...]

Black Butte Ranch Signature Golf School scheduled for June 24-25 To play golf is to want to improve. Whether you are among the greatest in the game or just picking up a club for the first time, the will to get better is universal. Despite all that desire, game improvement can prove elusive, especially for those of us with jobs, children, or any of the other day-to-day responsibilities that keep us from otherwise devoting our time to sharpening golf skills. Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts. The key to shaving strokes is professional instruction, hard work, and repetition. To truly [...]