October 2018 - Black Butte Ranch

30 10, 2018

A look back at the 2018 golf season at Black Butte Ranch
A look back at the 2018 golf season at Black Butte Ranch

A look back at the 2018 golf season at Black Butte Ranch

A look back at the 2018 golf season at Black Butte Ranch This year was an eventful one with course improvements, tournaments, and more Big Meadow will remain open until at least Nov. 4, and may stay open longer as long as weather permits. Regardless, there is no denying that the golf season season is winding down to its final days. Those warm, sunny days of 2018 are behind us here in Central Oregon, leaving us time to reflect on another golf season at Black Butte Ranch. The 2018 golf season at Black Butte Ranch might be remembered most [...]

25 10, 2018

2018 – Big Meadow to remain open until weather no longer permits
2018 – Big Meadow to remain open until weather no longer permits

2018 – Big Meadow to remain open until weather no longer permits

Big Meadow to remain open until weather no longer permits Glaze Meadow is closed for the season 2018, but Big Meadow still has some golf left Late October tends to bring a certain calm to Black Butte Ranch. Yes, the sound of a golf club making flush contact with a golf ball can still be heard throughout Big Meadow, but it is often fainter and more infrequent than during the meat of the golf season. At Glaze Meadow, which is now closed for the season, the sound has disappeared altogether, producing a quiet that can only be found during [...]

18 10, 2018

Big Meadow golf shop to remain open to help you shop for you favorite golfer
Big Meadow golf shop to remain open to help you shop for you favorite golfer

Big Meadow golf shop to remain open to help you shop for you favorite golfer

Big Meadow golf shop to remain open to help you shop for you favorite golfer Black Butte Ranch golf shops loaded with gear and equipment perfect for holidays Even with the recent run of amazing Central Oregon weather, the golf season at Black Butte Ranch is bound to end sometime. But golfers never really stop thinking about the game, even once the winter weather makes it impossible to tee off. For these golfers, there can be no better gift during the holiday season than the gift of golf. But where to shop? Well, Black Butte Ranch’s Big Meadow golf [...]

15 10, 2018

The Perfect Winter Black Butte Ranch Wedding
The Perfect Winter Black Butte Ranch Wedding

The Perfect Winter Black Butte Ranch Wedding

Have you always dreamed of having a beautiful winter wedding high in the mountains of Oregon? The frosted mountain peeks decorating the backdrop of your magical day with panoramic views as snow falls softly around you. The Black Butte Ranch lodge is lined with lights that cast glimmering lights across the sparkling snow and your friends and family wait eagerly to see you walk down the aisle for that unforgettable moment. This image is what it looks like when you choose Black Butte Ranch for your rustic Oregon winter wedding venue. A Magical Venue When it comes to finding [...]

10 10, 2018

A run of good weather is great news for Black Butte Ranch golfers
A run of good weather is great news for Black Butte Ranch golfers

A run of good weather is great news for Black Butte Ranch golfers

A run of good weather is great news for Black Butte Ranch golfers Mild fall weather this time of year adds value to the final weeks of the golf season This time of year can feel like stealing for golfers. As the fall wears on, more and more golfers put their clubs into a winter-long hibernation. But those who stick it out are often treated to runs of mild, sunny Central Oregon weather, better- than-par conditions, and vibrant, colorful scenery only possible when the leaves turn. Take the upcoming weekend. High temperatures are forecasted to reach the 60s — [...]

3 10, 2018

Fall weather a boon for conditions at Black Butte Ranch
Fall weather a boon for conditions at Black Butte Ranch

Fall weather a boon for conditions at Black Butte Ranch

Fall weather a boon for conditions at Black Butte Ranch Mild weather has stretched the golf season and helped the maintenance staff prepare both golf courses for next season The seeds of great conditioning are almost always planted the fall before. So far the weather has cooperated with Black Butte Ranch Superintendent Jeff Knutzen and his staff, allowing the maintenance crew to get extra conditioning work in before the weather turns, setting up a graceful entrance into the offseason, and hopefully a quick start to next spring. If you haven’t been to Central Oregon recently, then you probably missed [...]

1 10, 2018

Black Butte Ranch proves worthy test for 91st OGA Men’s Team Championship
Black Butte Ranch proves worthy test for 91st OGA Men’s Team Championship

Black Butte Ranch proves worthy test for 91st OGA Men’s Team Championship

Black Butte Ranch proves worthy test for 91st OGA Men’s Team Championship The team from Riverside Golf & Country Club was the lone team to score under par in the 91st OGA Men's Team Championship. Club from Riverside G&CC OGA Men’s Team Championship Black Butte Ranch turned out to be a worthy test over the weekend for some of the top amateur golfers in the state. The team from Riverside Golf & Country Club posted the field’s only team score under par to edge Bend Golf and Country Club and win the 91st OGA Men’s Team Championship [...]

1 10, 2018

Coming in October: Black Butte Ranch’s fall rates are here again

Coming in October: Black Butte Ranch’s fall rates are here again Fall rates, late aerification, and end-of-season sales highlight October Black Butte Ranch’s golf season might be winding down, but it is hardly over. In fact, October brings average highs in the mid-60s and typically sunny skies, and the fall foliage is as its most vibrant — something you may notice as you play a round at Big Meadow or Glaze Meadow. Of course, The 2nd Annual Civil War Golf Tournament is just ahead on Oct. 7, but plenty of time remains to register. Another thing to look forward [...]