Centennial Golf Club Review

 

This is a John Fought designed course and is managed by OB Sports.

 

This is an excellent course located in one of the valleys around Medford, Oregon.  It is located about three miles southeast of the city (I-5 exit 27).  Although just opened, the course plays like a mature course.

 

The fairways are firm (and wide).  The rough is plush and tight (about 1 inch high) making the ball sit up on top.  There is 3 foot tall ryegrass for the deep rough, making it difficult to find a ball hit into it.  This deep rough is played as a lateral hazard.  The wide fairways, some 100 yards wide, give ample room to stay out of the deep rough.

 

If traveling up/down I-5, this course is well worth stopping for the day and playing.

 

In an interview with Vince Domenzain, General Manager, the following was discussed:

 

For the foreseeable future, there will be no on-site lodging.

 

There will be Stay & Play packages, partnering with some local hotels/motels.

 

The green fee rates will be in the $60-$70 range, with no senior rates.  Power carts are sold by the seat.

 

There will be seasonal rates as well as special rates for the four surrounding counties.

 

You can park your RV in the parking lot for the round of golf, but no overnight stays.

 

The permanent club house will be completed in September.

 

The tall ryegrass was not planned, but just grew that way with good rain and sunshine.  Plans are to cut the ryegrass down to a manageable height.

 

For more information on the course, visit their website: http://centennialgolfclub.com

 

Click here for pictures of the course.