Black Butte Ranch - Glaze Meadow Golf Course
Glaze Meadow Golf Course at Black Butte Ranch presents a challenging yet accessible 18-hole layout framed by Cascade Mountain vistas. Its parkland design, generous fairways, and smooth greens offer a rewarding experience for players of varying abilities amid serene high-desert surroundings.
Course Overview
Set against the rugged backdrop of Central Oregon’s Cascade Mountains, Glaze Meadow Golf Course offers an engaging blend of resort-style play and natural beauty. Located within the expansive Black Butte Ranch, this 18-hole, par-72 layout stretches over 6,900 yards from the back tees, weaving through mixed stands of pine and fir while framing distant volcanic peaks. The course’s parkland style is complemented by gentle elevation changes that add a welcome layer of strategy without overwhelming players of all skill levels.
Glaze Meadow is designed with thoughtful playability in mind. While the course rewards precise shot-making, it remains approachable for mid to high handicappers thanks to generous fairway widths and accessible greens. The interplay of natural contours and strategically placed bunkers offer variety in every round, with several holes showcasing panoramic mountain views that momentarily shift focus from the scorecard.
Players will find the conditioning well-maintained year-round, with fairways that absorb moisture efficiently and greens that present subtle breaks, demanding a finely tuned putting touch. The quieter, high-desert air carries just enough breeze to keep club selection interesting, especially in afternoon rounds.
Beyond the course, Black Butte Ranch amenities include a full-service pro shop staffed by knowledgeable professionals, practice facilities featuring driving range, chipping area, and putting greens. The Ranch’s welcoming clubhouse serves as a comfortable hub for post-round refreshments and socializing with stunning views over the course.
Navigating Glaze Meadow requires a balance of measured aggression and patience. The course invites a deliberate pace of play but rewards thoughtful management. For visitors to Sisters, Oregon, this golf experience combines natural Oregon beauty with carefully curated design to offer a memorable round that encourages repeat visits.
Course Highlights
The course’s layout exploits natural forest clearings and rolling meadows, offering wide fairways bordered by towering pines and fir. Signature holes include the par-4 7th, which plays over a slight ridge with views of Black Butte volcano, and the par-5 15th that demands precise placement to avoid strategically placed bunkers guarding the green. The combination of mountain vistas, well-kept greens, and varied hole designs make Glaze Meadow a standout in Central Oregon’s golf scene.
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Guest Reviews
David Hanson
I was somewhat disappointed for a resort course. Many of the greens were in poor condition, dead spots, weeds growing on the greens. Area's around the greens were very mushy / soggy feeling. Fairways were in decent shape. I've played several resort courses and always range balls available at no charge, except here. Scenery was very nice.
Nisu Shah
Carter Gould
Dan is the man in the pro shop! Made us feel like family and helped us get situated as it was our first time on the course. The course was gorgeous and played nice for just having opened. Greens were clean and quick, and when you weren't playing it was the scenery that had your attention. Full putting and chipping area as well as a driving range to warm up on. I can't wait to come back and play it again! Cheers
Victor De Fiesta
Beautiful course. Pro shop was super nice. Marshall was a bit dramatic with pace of play telling us we were on 5.5 hrs pace of play. Finished at 4.5 hrs. We teed off late to let a single play ahead of us and two twosomes through. Next 4some finished 30 mins after us. other than that a great time! Marshall was not very professional.
Lucas Savage
Really rude when calling to ask about rates. Unnecessary! Apologies that I dare ask to repeat a rate because he said it quick and the signal was choppy.
Reilly Michener
Really great layout. Was able to play pretty well there despite playing off a high handicap. Almost entirely empty course on a Tuesday morning and we were able to finish in 3:15. Make sure you check your email for detailed instructions to get to the course, we got lost
Lucas Savage
Really rude when calling to ask about rates. Unnecessary! Apologies that I dare ask to repeat a rate because he said it quick and the signal was choppy.
Rick Gehrke
Excellent conditions for first week of May.
Greg Messer
Nice people. Course is coming out of winter hibernation nicely. Couple/few more weeks and it will be fantastic.
Greg Messer
Nice people. Course is coming out of winter hibernation nicely. Couple/few more weeks and it will be fantastic.
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Course Details
Access & Location
13525 Ponderosa Ln, Sisters, OR 97759, USA
Black Butte Ranch Clubhouse with dining and pro shop
Walking is welcomed; course terrain is moderate with some elevation shifts. Comfortable, supportive golf shoes advised.
Advance tee time reservations recommended, especially during peak summer months.
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