Lost Tracks Golf Club
Lost Tracks Golf Club in Bend, Oregon offers a distinctive 18-hole high desert experience where small greens and natural features combine with a challenging layout. Notable for its unique railcar bridge on the signature 17th hole, the course attracts players seeking variety and strategy amid scenic surroundings.
Course Overview
Set against the varied high desert landscape of Bend, Oregon, Lost Tracks Golf Club presents an engaging 18-hole layout that challenges golfers while inviting players of multiple skill levels. This public course offers a refreshing retreat for visitors and locals alike, combining natural terrain with thoughtful design elements to create a course that asks both strategy and adaptability. The routing showcases the region’s distinct character, weaving holes through juniper and ponderosa pines with touches of native grasses that shape the fairways.
Players will find that Lost Tracks balances demanding challenges with approachable playability. Fairways are generously contoured but guarded by well-placed bunkers and water hazards that never feel unfair but require thoughtful shot placement. The greens, notably small and strategically contoured, put a premium on precision. Particularly memorable is the par-3 seventeenth, where an old railcar serves as a bridge to the green, injecting a unique visual element and a measured test of nerves. This hole embodies the course’s ability to blend natural and industrial influences into the golf experience.
The desert influence means wind often plays a part; its presence encourages players to consider trajectory and course management carefully. Lost Tracks offers a genuine mix of doglegs and elevation changes that keep each round fresh and engaging.
Though the course offers a solid test, it welcomes golfers at every level, making it a versatile destination within Central Oregon’s golf scene. The clubhouse provides essential amenities alongside a friendly, knowledgeable staff eager to support an enjoyable round.
Visitors should be aware that pace of play can be slow during busy periods, sometimes extending rounds to nearly five hours. Early tee times or twilight rounds are recommended for a smoother experience. Walking is possible but not mandatory; the terrain is moderate, and players should plan accordingly.
Lost Tracks Golf Club provides an authentic Central Oregon golf experience, where strategic design meets the rugged beauty of the high desert, offering moments that stay in memory long after the round ends.
Course Highlights
Lost Tracks features a distinctive high desert layout with juniper-lined fairways, small but challenging greens, and carefully positioned hazards. The signature 17th hole uses an old railcar as a bridge to the green, offering an uncommon and memorable challenge. The course’s blend of natural terrain and thoughtful design creates strategic demands for golfers of all levels.
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Guest Reviews
Carter Gould
Had a great time playing 18 here with friends. The course was fun but tough and had some challenging greens as they are small, and the greens keeper must like challenging the players with their pin placement. The big draw was hole 17 with the railcar as your bridge to the green. Cool setting, nice quality of fairways and greens. Definitely worth checking off the golf bucket list. Cheers!
Corban Enns
Disappointing Pace of Play Mars Otherwise Enjoyable Course at Lost Tracks Our men's group played Lost Tracks Golf Course on July 12th with a 10:30 AM tee time, and while the course itself offered some enjoyable challenges, the excruciatingly slow pace of play significantly detracted from our experience. We didn't finish our round until 3:50 PM, an unacceptable duration for a mid-morning tee time. We understand that golf courses can get busy, but the lack of engagement from management regarding pace of play was truly frustrating. We called the clubhouse twice to request assistance from a marshal, especially after being told earlier that the tee sheet ahead of us had some open spots. Unfortunately, our pleas seemed to go unheard. Upon finishing our round, a very nice gentleman informed us that management wasn't present, and he himself couldn't locate the marshal when he arrived at 1 PM. This indicates a clear oversight in course management and supervision. We were also advised that the average pace of play for Lost Tracks on a busy day can be five hours, which is certainly something to consider if you're planning a round. On a positive note, the course itself was in decent shape. It boasts a good variety of fun doglegs, some challenging water features, and a nice difficulty level that would appeal to the average golfer. If the pace of play issues were addressed, Lost Tracks has the potential to be a highly enjoyable round. However, given our recent experience with the exceptionally slow pace of play and the apparent lack of proactive management, we would strongly recommend considering other golf courses in the Bend area for your afternoon outing, unless you have ample time to spare. There are many other opportunities in the region, and we believe a more efficiently run course would provide a much more satisfying experience.
Justin Irwin
Megan gave us the best pro shop experience we’ve ever had. She was incredibly kind and welcoming to my wife and me—her hospitality truly stood out. We need more people like her in the world. She makes an already great course even better. Thank you, Megan!
Dan Drake
Great track right in town. Course plays very well early season and often very accommodating to book last minute twilight. Good character and design, challenging and fair.
Corban Enns
Disappointing Pace of Play Mars Otherwise Enjoyable Course at Lost Tracks Our men's group played Lost Tracks Golf Course on July 12th with a 10:30 AM tee time, and while the course itself offered some enjoyable challenges, the excruciatingly slow pace of play significantly detracted from our experience. We didn't finish our round until 3:50 PM, an unacceptable duration for a mid-morning tee time. We understand that golf courses can get busy, but the lack of engagement from management regarding pace of play was truly frustrating. We called the clubhouse twice to request assistance from a marshal, especially after being told earlier that the tee sheet ahead of us had some open spots. Unfortunately, our pleas seemed to go unheard. Upon finishing our round, a very nice gentleman informed us that management wasn't present, and he himself couldn't locate the marshal when he arrived at 1 PM. This indicates a clear oversight in course management and supervision. We were also advised that the average pace of play for Lost Tracks on a busy day can be five hours, which is certainly something to consider if you're planning a round. On a positive note, the course itself was in decent shape. It boasts a good variety of fun doglegs, some challenging water features, and a nice difficulty level that would appeal to the average golfer. If the pace of play issues were addressed, Lost Tracks has the potential to be a highly enjoyable round. However, given our recent experience with the exceptionally slow pace of play and the apparent lack of proactive management, we would strongly recommend considering other golf courses in the Bend area for your afternoon outing, unless you have ample time to spare. There are many other opportunities in the region, and we believe a more efficiently run course would provide a much more satisfying experience.
Michael Gannon
Challenging golf course. Had a great day. Enjoyed the train car passage.
Carter Gould
Had a great time playing 18 here with friends. The course was fun but tough and had some challenging greens as they are small, and the greens keeper must like challenging the players with their pin placement. The big draw was hole 17 with the railcar as your bridge to the green. Cool setting, nice quality of fairways and greens. Definitely worth checking off the golf bucket list. Cheers!
Keith Joyal
It's a really fun golf course. It was in excellent shape with very consistent greens.
Brandon Bonser
Nice course layout (1-2 holes close house in area). Friendly staff. Fairways and teeboxes in nice shape. Greens are in rough shape but hopefully will get better with warmer weather. Price was a little steep as I would have played in sisters again for $10 more. Think golf now deal during weekdays should start at 1 player not 2.
bill niemi
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Course Details
Access & Location
60205 Sunset View Dr, Bend, OR 97702, USA
Modern clubhouse with pro shop, snack bar, and rental services
Walking permitted; course terrain is moderate with some elevation changes—comfortable walking shoes advised
Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcomed depending on availability
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