“Gearhart Golf Links is a wonderful golf course with a fun variety of links-style holes and small, fast greens. The layout is friendly for both carts and walkers. The beautiful rolling links property is the perfect setting for our fantastic and unique Scottish feeling club house.”—Jason Bangild, PGA General Manager/Director of Golf

From its original three holes, Gearhart Golf Links has stayed true to its Scottish roots and offers a pleasurable round
(now 18!) for all golfers.

Legend has it that Gearhart Golf Links began life in about 1888, starting out as three holes of true links-style golf amongst the seaside meadows that characterize the North Oregon coast.

Golf, somewhat new to the U.S., came to Gearhart by way of visitors to the bustling resort who had experienced the game in Europe and found Gearhart's meadows the perfect setting. By 1892, golf was a regular pastime for guests of the Hotel Gearhart on the three-hole course just across the street.

Gearhart lays claim to being “The oldest golf course west of the Mississippi River” — and until someone comes forth with a signed, DATED scorecard to challenge the claim, we will stand by the legendary tale!

Anyone who plays Gearhart will find the course a joy because of the creative, aggressive efforts put forth by our management company Greenway Golf.

Their stated mission is for "superior playing conditions resulting in happier patrons.” Golfers here began to see the results of this new relationship almost immediately, and will continue to appreciate Greenway's efforts.

With a natural agronomy program in place that is supported by an entire team of professional agronomists, you are assured of good playing conditions every round and in every season.
The Greenway turf program we strictly adhere to is a both a blessing and a curse. The blessing is you simply won't find better playing conditions in the region. (The cursing is from our competitors!)

Men's Rating:

• Black 71.3  Slope: 134
• White 69.9  Sope: 133
• Green 65.9  Slope: 124

Ladies' Rating:

• White 75.9  Slope: 134
• Green 71.0  Slope: 130

Tees

• Black      6,300
• White     5,922
• Green     5,154

Gearhart offers a rolling links-style round, with small fast greens. The course is known as “the course that drains well,” making Gearhart always playable, even after a heavy downpour.

A quick tour of the course with Jason Bangild, PGA,
General Manager/Director of Golf:

What can we expect at the first tee, Jason?
"The first hole is a welcoming start. A solid tee shot avoiding 4 fairway bunkers will leave you a short iron to an open fronted green."

What is the best par-5 on the course? 
“Number 18 is a great finishing hole and very fun to play — a long, winding, uphill hole with the beautiful Kelly House in the backdrop."

What is the best par-3 on the course?
“Number 11 can stretch back to 230 yards, with an ominous complex of bunkers guarding the green on the right; three is a great score."

What is the toughest hole on the golf course?
“Number 18 gets a lot of attention, but #5 and #7 are the toughest holes under 350 yards due to some perfectly-placed water hazards and tight fairways.

“Number 12 is the toughest par-4 over 350 yards for it's tee shot out of a chute and well guarded, elevated green.”

To get the lay of the land on all 18 holes, click here to download a copy of our scorecard.

Club Cultures:  Keep the Fun Alive!

Gearhart Golf Links is a 4-hour golf course. You will be asked to keep pace with the group in front of you, and allow faster groups to play through at the earliest opportunity. All alcoholic beverages must be purchased from The Sand Trap or Pot Bunker bars. (OLCC Law)

Most of all, have fun!

Does Gearhart Golf Links sound like the kind of course you'd like to be a member of? We'd sure like to have you! For membership information, click here or give us a call at (503) 738-3538.