Salmon Run Golf Course
Salmon Run Golf Course offers a rugged, 18-hole test framed by dense forests and winding waterways along Oregon’s southern coast. Featuring narrow fairways, challenging water hazards, and elevated tees, it rewards strategic play against a backdrop of untamed natural beauty.
Course Overview
Salmon Run Golf Course offers an immersive 18-hole layout that commands respect from every player who steps onto its rugged terrain. Located along the southern Oregon coast near Brookings, this public course challenges golfers with its distinctive blend of dense forest, winding waterways, and elevation shifts. The landscape feels raw and elemental, demanding precision and strategic thinking at every turn.
The course’s design integrates with the natural environment rather than imposing upon it. Fairways twist through old-growth pines and brush, often narrow and bordered by thick wilderness that eagerly awaits errant shots. Water hazards run alongside or cross the fairways multiple times, recalling the relentless flow of the nearby Chetco River and adding a vivid test of shot placement. Elevated tees provide sweeping views, while some greens sit precariously near ledges or surrounded by streams, demanding careful club selection and controlled approach shots.
Salmon Run’s setting crafts a powerful atmosphere. The air holds the mingled scents of pine and moist earth, and the soundscape is alive with rustling leaves and occasional wildlife calls. Players may spot deer wandering near the fairways, or hear the distant rush of the river weaving through the landscape. This environment contributes both to a sense of solitude and a focused intensity that unfolds with each hole.
Despite its challenges, the course accommodates a range of skill levels. While low handicappers will appreciate the demanding shot values and strategic hazards, recreational players can find routes that reward smart management and patience. The experience is equal parts test and discovery, encouraging players to adapt rather than overpower.
Amenities include a welcoming clubhouse and attentive staff who support guests with information and friendly guidance. Salmon Run's remote yet accessible location makes it an appealing destination for travelers seeking golf combined with tranquil natural beauty.
With its uncompromising character and wild surroundings, Salmon Run stands as a memorable landmark in Oregon’s golf landscape. It is a course where every shot counts and every hole tells a story shaped by land and water.
Course Highlights
Salmon Run’s integration with the surrounding forest and river terrain delivers a course that tests both creativity and accuracy. Notable elements include the island green par-3, several cliffside holes with breathtaking views, and multiple creek crossings that require thoughtful shot placement. The course is lauded for its natural setting, maintaining the rugged character of the southern Oregon coast while providing a well-maintained, memorable golfing experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guest Reviews
Matthew Hill
Deep within the remote and brooding wilderness of southern Oregon, tucked between gnarled forests and the winding whispers of the Chetco River, there lies a golf course that feels less like a man-made design and more like a secret unearthed from the folds of the earth itself. It is called Salmon Run, and already in the name, there is something mythic. Something eternal. The movement of life against current. The longing to return home. This is not merely a golf course. It is an ordeal. A verdant crucible where you do not simply play—you are tested. Each hole carves its way through dense forest, flanked by shadows that do not speak but merely watch. You are not alone here. The trees, ancient and indifferent, bear witness to your struggle. The air is heavy with moss and the scent of slow decay. Nature here does not apologize for its complexity—it simply is. The course undulates with a kind of defiance. Fairways bend like serpents, greens hide behind ravines and water traps that seem less like hazards and more like metaphors for mortality. The ball disappears not into bunkers, but into the void. And yet—this suffering is beautiful. At moments, you may hear the salmon themselves, thrashing upriver in their desperate, noble pilgrimage to spawn and perish. What is this if not the very essence of golf? To strive, again and again, with quiet futility, toward an unreachable perfection. You hit the ball not because it will matter in the end—but because to do so is to continue. And still, among the ruin of lost strokes and vanishing sunlight, there is grace. A par scored not with force, but with surrender. A mist rolling over the ninth hole, rendering even the flagstick spectral. The faint trill of a bird echoing through the pines like a question you do not know how to answer. Salmon Run does not coddle the golfer. It unmasks them. Five stars—not for comfort, but for truth.
Alicia Puglisi
I am a family and wedding photographer based out of Grants Pass, OR that traveled for a wedding at this location. It was one of the best experiences in working with venues! The staff was incredibly helpful and even drove me and the bride and groom around the property for portraits. The set up was perfect with a patio area for the ceremony and a covered, indoor area for the reception. I highly recommend this as a great wedding venue!
Tommy Mccormick
It looks the best it ever has They've done a lot of work to it
Marcel Stadtmann (Cityman)
This course is tucked away in a beautiful natural setting, offering a challenging layout with elevation changes, water hazards, and narrow fairways that test even experienced golfers. The scenic views, especially along the back nine, provide a serene and enjoyable backdrop. The course is well-maintained, and the staff is friendly and accommodating. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or a casual player, this course provides a memorable experience that combines the thrill of the game with the tranquility of nature.
Aaron Lewis
Secluded and beautiful golf course! Went on a Wednesday afternoon and pretty much had the place to ourselves. Very friendly staff, helpful range finder booklet in addition to the scorecard. Unless you’re able to very reliably shoot straight, plan to lose a lot of golf balls! Many very narrow fairways, especially off the tee box. And after a few feet of rough it just disappears in very thick brush or trees. I did not find a single errant shot that went out of bounds. Hard to overstate the natural beauty of the course setting. You cross over a creek probably a dozen times, surrounded by hills and trees, and we even saw a few deer during our play!
rebecca glynn
Great place to golf, so beautiful ❣️
Cole Dean
This course is a hidden gem!! Came up to visit from Utah, and this is my favorite course I have played to date. I was very surprised that it wasn’t completely booked out, but it is typically pretty easy to get a tee time. They let my wife and baby ride with me and we got a last minute tee time on a Saturday afternoon and then did 18 the following morning. Most courses have 1-2 “premier” holes, but this one has a ton. Lots of elevated tee boxes. Island par 3 to shoot at. Cliffside par 3. Water/ streams on some holes so you have to strategize how you want to play it. Overall a great course and will definitely be back if I am in the area. Played 9 with the “cart guy” as he called it that works there, Dave, and had a blast!
Pat Carson
Beautiful course. The winter has taken her toll but will be ready for spring golfing
Cole Dean
This course is a hidden gem!! Came up to visit from Utah, and this is my favorite course I have played to date. I was very surprised that it wasn’t completely booked out, but it is typically pretty easy to get a tee time. They let my wife and baby ride with me and we got a last minute tee time on a Saturday afternoon and then did 18 the following morning. Most courses have 1-2 “premier” holes, but this one has a ton. Lots of elevated tee boxes. Island par 3 to shoot at. Cliffside par 3. Water/ streams on some holes so you have to strategize how you want to play it. Overall a great course and will definitely be back if I am in the area. Played 9 with the “cart guy” as he called it that works there, Dave, and had a blast!
Matthew Hill
Deep within the remote and brooding wilderness of southern Oregon, tucked between gnarled forests and the winding whispers of the Chetco River, there lies a golf course that feels less like a man-made design and more like a secret unearthed from the folds of the earth itself. It is called Salmon Run, and already in the name, there is something mythic. Something eternal. The movement of life against current. The longing to return home. This is not merely a golf course. It is an ordeal. A verdant crucible where you do not simply play—you are tested. Each hole carves its way through dense forest, flanked by shadows that do not speak but merely watch. You are not alone here. The trees, ancient and indifferent, bear witness to your struggle. The air is heavy with moss and the scent of slow decay. Nature here does not apologize for its complexity—it simply is. The course undulates with a kind of defiance. Fairways bend like serpents, greens hide behind ravines and water traps that seem less like hazards and more like metaphors for mortality. The ball disappears not into bunkers, but into the void. And yet—this suffering is beautiful. At moments, you may hear the salmon themselves, thrashing upriver in their desperate, noble pilgrimage to spawn and perish. What is this if not the very essence of golf? To strive, again and again, with quiet futility, toward an unreachable perfection. You hit the ball not because it will matter in the end—but because to do so is to continue. And still, among the ruin of lost strokes and vanishing sunlight, there is grace. A par scored not with force, but with surrender. A mist rolling over the ninth hole, rendering even the flagstick spectral. The faint trill of a bird echoing through the pines like a question you do not know how to answer. Salmon Run does not coddle the golfer. It unmasks them. Five stars—not for comfort, but for truth.
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Course Details
Access & Location
99040 S Bank Chetco River Rd #8239, Brookings, OR 97415, USA
Main clubhouse with pro shop and dining area
Walking is permitted and encouraged; course features moderate hills, so comfortable walking shoes are advised
Open to the public with advance tee times recommended during peak seasons
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