Photo of Heron Lakes Golf Club (Great Blue course)

Heron Lakes Golf Club

3500 N Victory Blvd,

Portland, Oregon 97217

  • Office

    +1 (503) 289 1818
  • Fax

    +1 (503) 240 1925
  • Golf pro

    John Bowen (Head Golf Professional)

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.

  • Surroundings:

    Wetland and woodland.

  • Designer:

    Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Architects.

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
6902
6030
5258
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
74.0
69.9
71.3

At the same location:

18-hole par-72 Green Back course (6615 yds from back tees).

Location

Latitude:

45.604551

Longitude:

-122.703702

How to get there:

7 mi N of downtown Portland.

Heron Lakes Golf Club (Great Blue course)

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 1993

The Great Blue course at Heron Lakes Golf Club is a well-rated and always popular layout. This open parkland course should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.

List of courses: Around Portland, OR

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Contact club for golf rates.

Credit cards accepted.

Other information

Walking permitted at all times. Golf carts available to rent.

Practice facilities

Good

Did you know?

A City of Portland Parks & Recreation golf course managed by Kemper Sports.

Where2Stay

  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites

    2333 NW Vaughn St, Portland, OR 97210.

    +1 (503) 484 1100

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    Located in the historic Nob Hill District on the corner of bustling NW 23rd Avenue. Excellently located to connect with highways that take you to any part of the city, or to stroll along NW 23rd Ave and into downtown. This Holiday Inn Express offers many free amenities, such as 42" flat screen televisions, free high-speed, wireless Internet, 24-hour fitness centre, indoor pool and whirlpool. There are a variety of nearby restaurants and boutique shops close to the hotel, particularly along Portland's historic NW 23rd Avenue.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      No

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      No

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      Heron Lakes (Great Blue & Green Back courses); Red Tail; The Reserve (North & South courses); Meriwether National; Portland GC (Private); Columbia Edgewater (Private).

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79th Women’s US Open: the second women’s major championship of the season gets underway at Lancaster CC in Pennsylvania. It’s the second time the championship has been held here.
(May 30-June 2).

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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available

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