Out there in the high desert hush of Quail Ridge Golf Course, before a man even sets foot on the…read morefirst tee, he is already on trial. Not by the marshal, not by the wind sweeping off those painted hills but by his own dear wife. And let me tell you, partner, somewhere between the parking lot and Hole One, I received a full audit of my character. Every flaw, every shortcoming laid out cleaner than a freshly raked bunker. This ain't just golf... this is emotional counseling with a view. And what a view it is. Baker country rolls out like a promise you can't quite reach soft valleys, brushed mountains that look close enough to shake hands with but never quite let you. I tried to sneak a few photos, you know, capture the majesty... but apparently my amusement was punishable by spousal decree. Every grin earned me a look that said, "Focus." Lord help me, I tried. Now the game itself? Oh, we weren't out here to politely tap balls and sip sunshine. No sir. We had ourselves a shirt game. Stakes per hole. Pride on the line. Real business. The kind of golf where every shot makes you dig into your soul and ask: what do you have in your quiver? Because here's the rub she wants the whole arsenal. Every club. The full traveling circus. Meanwhile, I stand firm like a stubborn caddie philosopher: you bring a handful, and you MacGyver the rest. Adapt. Improvise. Overcome. And I'd wager every fella out there secretly agrees... though they may not say it out loud. The greens? Better than they have any right to be out in what feels like the edge of civilization. Smooth, honest, and just tricky enough to make you question your putting stroke and your upbringing. And circling it all like a crown you didn't earn but get to wear anyway are these near 360-degree mountain views. A few homes dot the landscape, all new and polished, sitting pretty like they cracked the code on life. It's quiet. It's clean. It's the kind of place that whispers, this is what "getting away" is supposed to feel like. Of course, peace never lasts. My wife on a mission, moving like she's late for a tee time with destiny takes off ahead to catch the group in front. Meanwhile, I'm back here conducting important research: a little jackassing, a little hee-hee-ha-ha, soaking it all in like a man who knows the scorecard matters less than the story. And somewhere between her waving me forward and me pretending I didn't see it, it hit me This place? It's a little slice of heaven disguised as a golf course. You want country without losing comfort? You want space to breathe, laugh, compete, and maybe get humbled a time or two? You come out here. Just... maybe bring fewer clubs. And thicker skin.

Quail Ridge might be a municipal golf course, all 18 holes up against the foothills of the Elkhorn…read moreRange in Baker City, Oregon, but you'll be hard pressed to find greens as well kept in Northeast Oregon. Bring your clubs, bring the family, enjoy the cool summer breeze as you play around or is that a round?

The kids had fun playing mini golf, it's very well maintained. But, and it's a big one, it is too…read moreexpensive like way too expensive. We wanted to grab a coffee while they played, uhhh $12 for a small? No thanks. There is a gold across the street, the historic one, it's $3 person spend your money there. Golf is $10 a person here

We enjoyed our time at this mini golf place while staying in a vacation rental right across. It was…read moreso inviting from the moment we saw it. They've really made it cute all around and the course is fun too. They also had ice cream and other snacks to buy and a small gift shop. Nice addition to the town of Joseph.

Great course friendly staff love the free ice cold water in the coolers and nice to see dogs are…read morewelcome!

We golfed here in August 2022, the green fee comes with a bucket of driving range balls, so come…read moreearly and practice. NO BEGINNING NO END The fairways leading up to the putting greens were manicured so short that you couldn't tell where the fairway ended and the putting green began. That was the first time I've ever played on a course like that. The greens were undulating and kind of crazy, so you need to be very precise with your shots or the ball will roll all the way to the next fairway since there's no rough to stop it. Also, look at the GPS as you approach, one of the holes I completely aimed for the wrong place where I thought the green was. Stay out of the bunkers. They're kind of hard and reddish. I guess it's far away from the beach, no sand. Overall a fun course, we didn't see any wildlife and since we played on a weekday, there weren't that many people ahead or behind of us. NO TREES There aren't any trees here, so there is no shade on this course and you're in the middle of what looks like wheat fields (?), not vineyards, like the name would suggest. The cart has GPS and tells you (and everyone else on the course, with the loud beeping) when you are being naughty and getting too close to the greens or when you are supposed to stay on cart path (par 3). NO BEVERAGE CART! There was no beverage cart when we played, maybe it was too early, but we were hoping the wine cart would come to us at the "Wine Valley Golf Club", but it did not. How are you guys going to make money if you don't sell overpriced drinks from the food cart to the golfers? Recommend: scheduling your wine tasting at Long Shadows after your round of golf since they're both on the same road, about 20 min away from downtown Walla Walla. Or maybe do the wine tasting first lol.

The perfect day of golf. Lux pro shop and very comfy carts. Challenge for a retired 100+ golfer…read more Worth every dime.

I've played there for years when I come home This time the…read moreprice was $100 with cart. Course was in average shape and only worth about $45 to play. The new owners need to get their act together before they charge these outrageous prices. Also I went back for military day and there must have been 100 kids all over the place. In fact I was partnered with non military people.

I find this a great place to relax and enjoy a round of golf in a beautiful rural environment. I…read morehave been a member for years and find it a great bargain. The golf course, driving range and restaurant are all open to the public. Come out and have a great time!

From the owner: Pendleton Country Club provides fun family golf, social, and dining opportunities to our members…read moreand the public.

Big River Golf Course offers an affordable round of golf with a decent layout, though the course…read moreconditions could use some improvement I figure due to the climate in that area. The pro shop is limited, and the layout can be a bit confusing, but the price makes it a solid budget-friendly option.

I need to go back and try again when the wind is less than 25mph. That aside I had a blast. The…read morestaff made us almost feel like family, and the greens were almost flawless. Price wise I think it's a no brainer. I would definitely recommend

Course is reasonable and in very good condition. Staff in pro shop so nice and helpful. Great…read moreoption when in the area.

First time I played here. Course was ok. Kinda easy. Some of the greens were rough. The worst was…read morethe slow play. Almost 5 hours for a round with not a marshal in sight. When I finally got back to the club house they wanted to chastise me for hitting into the group in front of me. The closest my ball came to them was 80 yards. Just a bunch of old guys golfing slow.