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Pete_Pittock

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For a fun quickie in Portland call New
« on: September 16, 2017, 06:57:36 PM »

Colwood  Golf Center, on Columbia Blvd south of the airport. Ideal if you want to get the kinks out after a flight before you start he drive to your destination.    IMO, among the top two 9-hole par 3 courses in Oregon (Caldera at Sunriver is the other).
         A John Zoller design, large contoured. irregular shaped greens keep up the interest. But they need some TLC on the top of some humps, either they don't retain moisture or too large a mower. Usually 30+ yards deep. they stimp in the 9-10 range and putt true, but bring your ball-mark repair tool. From the blue tees the holes range from 100-150 except for an uphill 200 yarder. Two 3' tall flags on each green, the white are open/simple, blues usually further back and may be tucked. Some bunkers. Conditions between tee and green are nothing about which to write home.
        Built on part of the old Colwood GC (1,9,10,11,12). A municipal course managed by Kemper. Brought back fleeting memories of some elements of Sweetens Cove. Restaurant still good.
« Last Edit: September 18, 2017, 01:07:59 AM by Pete_Pittock »

Peter Pallotta

Re: For a fun quickie in Portland call
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2017, 07:11:59 PM »
And in case you forget, Pete's written the name and # in the airport washroom.
Doing his part to add a new term to the golfing lexicon: "the retail quickie".
But get there fast -- "retail prices" are going up everywhere...

Pete_Pittock

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Re: For a fun quickie in Portland call
« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2017, 07:54:43 PM »
Peter is just jealous of the title. Since he brought up retail pricing it is $15, with a $5 replay. Seldom can you get a regulation course feel on a par-3 course, but CGC did it. And the O.B. 15 yards left of the 1st green makes you wish you had warmed up on the range.

Eric Smith

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Re: For a fun quickie in Portland call
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2017, 08:19:08 AM »
I have a wide stance - so says my pro - so I'd likely try to sort it out at this airport facility before making the drive down to Bandon. Thanks for the intel, Pete!

Steve Lang

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Re: For a fun quickie in Portland call
« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2017, 11:19:03 PM »
 8)  P2,


Is Salty's there on the river, near the airport still a good eatery to hit?


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Garland Bayley

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Re: For a fun quickie in Portland call
« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2017, 11:42:21 PM »
8)  P2,


Is Salty's there on the river, near the airport still a good eatery to hit?


Steve

No one goes there anymore, it is too popular.

Actually, I have no idea. I have never been there and never plan to go to there.

I go to 2518 NE 82nd Ave, Pho Oregon, between the airport and I-84 on 82nd.
"I enjoy a course where the challenges are contained WITHIN it, and recovery is part of the game  not a course where the challenge is to stay ON it." Jeff Warne

Pete_Pittock

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Re: For a fun quickie in Portland call New
« Reply #6 on: September 18, 2017, 12:38:15 AM »


Steve,
I've been there a couple of times, but not recently. Booked solid for sunsets. Reviews around 4-4.4/5. Expensive.
I don't think they have any Vietnamese food.

« Last Edit: September 18, 2017, 01:10:05 AM by Pete_Pittock »

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