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 [...]

Adjust your thinking for peak conditions Black Butte Ranch firm and fast Firm and fast conditions. The combination of the two is considered optimal, reinforced by golfers everywhere, from everyday hackers to professionals. Well, after a long winter and spring, Black Butte Ranch has both Big Meadow and Glaze Meadow in that near-optimal firm-and-fast condition. This is great news, of course, especially if you have been toiling in the muddy spring conditions found in many parts of Oregon. “The golf courses are in the best condition I have seen in my 17 years here,” Fought said. “They tees and [...]

A sparkling driver. A brand-new Black Butte Ranch logo hat. A state-of-the-art wedge. A crisp golf shirt and pants. A fresh golf season has a way of lengthening a golf equipment and apparel wish list. Of course, at some point it’s time to start crossing items off that list, and this weekend could be perfect. Highlighted by the Big Meadow Demo Day & Tent Sale, Black Butte Ranch is hosting its annual Memorial Day Extravaganza on Saturday, May 27, and Sunday, May 28. Deep discounts on apparel and equipment can be had all weekend long, and golfers will have [...]

The Central Oregon sun is back, and for good, we hope. The skies are blue over Black Butte Ranch and its two championship golf courses. And the Central Oregon forecast could hardly be any sweeter. Yes, with both Big Meadow and Glaze Meadow now open, fantastic rates and unlimited golf available, and postcard-perfect weather, golf season at Black Butte Ranch is finally in full bloom. Few are happier about the turn of the season than Phil Lagao, Black Butte Ranch’s longtime superintendent, and his staff. “I am really happy with the course conditions so far,” Lagao said. “And the [...]

Mother’s Day is almost here again, and if you are like many husbands and sons, you are still searching for a perfect gift. Free golf at Black Butte Ranch at either of two of Central Oregon’s most beloved golf courses, a delicious meal, and a trip to the spa might just do the trick. In celebration of Mother’s Day, Black Butte Ranch will once again be offering all mothers a free round of golf on Sunday, May 14, at either Big Meadow or Glaze Meadow. That would make for a great Mother’s Day by itself. But of course, golf [...]

Black Butte Extravaganza highlights busy May at Black Butte Ranch  Free Mother’s Day Golf, great rates, spring tune-ups also on tap By now you have dusted off that old set of clubs, cleaned those golf shoes, and draped yourself in that faded golf shirt for the first round of the year. Already you have decided what equipment and gear needs to be replaced and what can last at least one more golf season. Making the process easy and affordable is exactly why Black Butte Ranch hosts its annual Memorial Day Extravaganza. Scheduled for May 27 and 28, the Extravaganza [...]

The current Central Oregon weather could hardly be better, reaching well into the 70s here at Black Butte Ranch. With such fine days ahead, golfers are not surprisingly antsy to get back on course. On such a perfect day, just how much golf is too much golf? Is there such a thing? Seems hard to imagine, especially when enjoying the challenge and beauty of Big Meadow and soon Glaze Meadow, which is scheduled to open the season on May 12. Through May and well into June, Black Butte Ranch is giving golfers the opportunity to find out just what [...]