Golf in Oregon
Overview
Golf in Oregon
What golf looks like for retirement in Oregon: where to do it, what the state costs, and the towns that fit.
Golf in Oregon
Oregon City Golf Club, open year-round to the public less than 20 miles south of Portland, is one of dozens of public courses across the state. Portland Parks and Recreation operates several municipal courses, and communities from Bend to Eugene host public layouts welcoming walk-on play.
Published local price
Eastmoreland Golf Course (Portland Parks & Recreation public 18-hole course); weekday and weekend rates vary by season and tee time
Published range: $25 to $55.
Portland Parks Golf / Eastmoreland Course Info · as of 2026-06Where to go
What Oregon costs
Cost of living
103
BEA index, U.S. = 100
State income tax
~7.0% state income-tax planning rate
Social Security
Not taxed
How people start
- 1
Map the public and municipal courses nearby
Most metros list city-run courses with published fee schedules. Those set the affordable floor before any private club enters the picture.
- 2
Ask about senior and resident rates
Many courses post a reduced weekday senior rate and a season pass. The difference between pay-per-round and a pass is the number that usually drives the yearly cost.
- 3
Price the season, not the round
In warm states the season runs most of the year; in cold ones it is a few months. The yearly cost is rounds-per-year times rate, plus cart and equipment.
Towns in Oregon
Where to do it, town by town.
Widgi Creek Golf Club offers a Widgi Pass for $149 that includes preferred green-fee pricing (up to 33% off) and is a popular entry point for frequent players; it also has added pickleball courts on-site. Awbrey Glen Golf Club, a private 18-hole course with Cascade Mountain views, accepts limited public play with adult rates ranging from $90 to $145.
Widgi Creek Golf ClubPortland Parks and Recreation operates two public golf courses: Heron Lakes Golf Course in North Portland and Eastmoreland Golf Course in Southeast Portland, the latter ranked among the top public courses in the Pacific Northwest. Senior and twilight rate schedules are available at both facilities.
Portland Parks and RecreationCommon questions
Is Oregon a good place to retire for golf?
Oregon City Golf Club, open year-round to the public less than 20 miles south of Portland, is one of dozens of public courses across the state. Portland Parks and Recreation operates several municipal courses, and communities from Bend to Eugene host public layouts welcoming walk-on play. Towns like Bend, Portland have their own local options.
What does it cost to retire in Oregon?
Oregon has a cost-of-living index near 103 (U.S. = 100), about a 7.0% state income-tax planning rate, and does not tax Social Security. The full state guide breaks down property tax, sales tax, and long-term-care costs, each sourced.
Sources
The life your money is for