A rich history, but with an eye to a glorious future.

Golf itself boasts a long and mythical residency in Gearhart, appearing almost from the moment nails were being pounded into boards to build Gearhart's first homes.

In 1891, before any formal golf course existed west of the Mississippi River, a clatch of homesick Scotsmen confounded the locals by burying tin cans into the dunes and then knocking balls with sticks until they dropped into the cans. For these Scots, the landscape at Gearhart was strongly reminiscent of the native, ancient courses of St. Andrews and Montrose.

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Much of our colorful past is on display throughout the property in the form of historic photos and original paintings created by artists Olivia Behm, Kolieha Bush, Joe Cotter, Lyle Hehn, Jennifer Joyce, Isaka Sham Su Din, and Myrna Yoder

Gearhart hosted The Coast Amateur many times in the past – one of the largest amateur tourneys in the country.'

Artists have created colorful murals depicting the history of the Gearhart region, the golf course and The Kelly House. Our stalwart historians are on the case, researching and gathering stories about the property and notable characters in the area. Have something to share? Gearhart welcomes historical information, photographs and archives.

The Sittin' Seagulls – a silly little bit of history at Gearhart Golf Links.

The Sittin' Seagulls Tournaments (1959-68) stand as the most unorthodox golf events held at Gearhart. It wasn't really even about golf — it was about people coming together, having fun, doing silly (even surreal) things on and around the golf course.

Each year, a different theme was selected and participants dressed accordingly: Hawaiian, pirate, kilt-wearing Scots, Spanish bullfighters, etc. Parties erupted in the Sand Trap and across the street at the grand, old Hotel Gearhart.

Golf was played, sometimes of a high quality, more often a laughable one, prompted by trick holes, dummy flags and a refreshment-cart-toting mule named Egad!

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This festival of life, food, drink and golf was a huge hit.

Make a little history for yourself and your family right here at Gearhart Golf Links! For annual membership information, click here or give us a call at (503) 738-3538.