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⛳ Go for the green

Tee it up at these golf courses around Portland
A person in a striped polo shirt hits a golf ball with an iron down a tree lined fairway at Rose City Golf Club in Portland, Oregon.
If you’re having a rough day, nothing can put you back on the fairway like a round of golf. | Photo by @matchstickgolf
We can’t think of a better way to soak in Portland’s greenspace than spending some time on the links. Whether you’re looking to connect outdoors with friends or you’re honing in on the perfect swing, here are 20 golf courses to make a tee time around the City of Roses.

Public courses

Eastmoreland Golf Course, 2425 SE Bybee Blvd., Portland | Oregon’s second oldest golf course was originally built in 1917 for members of Multnomah Athletic Club.

Rose City Golf Club, 2200 NE 71st Ave., Portland | Throughout its storied history, this property has seen use from motorcycles, horses, trains, planes, and automobiles; today, players enjoy classic tree-lined fairways.

Wildwood Golf Course, 21881 NW St Helens Rd., Portland | Players are rewarded for the drive outside of town with sweeping forest vistas and elevation changes that test your mettle.

A map shows golf courses around Portland, Oregon.

You don’t have to drive far to find a course to your liking.

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Map via Proxi

Members only

Riverside Golf & Country Club, 8105 NE 33rd Dr. | Sporting the “most welcoming membership in town,” this course also hosts the Hogan Cup, a competition that’s brought the West Coast’s best high school golfers together for 50 years.

Waverly Country Club, 1100 SE Waverly Dr., Portland | Picturesque views of the Willamette River belie the danger of losing a ball or two here. If you do come back with a lighter bag, the clubhouse’s amenities will surely cheer you up.

An indoor mini golf course at Birdie Time in Portland.

Spin the wheel at Birde Time for special rules like standing on one leg or using the opposite hand.

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Photo by Birdie Time Pub

Take it indoors

Birdie Time Pub & Mini Golf, 925 SE Main St., Portland | Whether you’re playing in the simulator or trying to putt over the Fremont Bridge, this PNW sports-themed hangout is the go-to for casual fun.

Golf On Tap, 3739 S. Bond Ave., Portland | Some of the world’s most iconic courses — like Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and Pebble Beach — are just a screen away.

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Events
Monday, Aug. 14
  • Lauren Spencer Smith: Mirror Tour | Monday, Aug. 14 | 7:15 p.m. | Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St., Portland | $29.95 | This rising British-Canadian pop star made a long run on “American Idol” and continues to build her art; this is an all-ages show.
  • Jinkx Monsoon: Everything At Stake | Monday, Aug. 14 | 8 p.m. | Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St., Portland | $55.75 | The voice, the hilarity, the stage sensation that is sweeping the drag world is ready to wow her hometown crowd.
Tuesday, Aug. 15
Wednesday, Aug. 16
  • Breakside Slabtown Block Party | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 12-9 p.m. | Breakside Brewery - NW Slabtown, 1570 NW 22nd Ave., Portland | Free | Join an afternoon of live music, local vendors, games like cornhole and beer pong, plus a dunk tank — proceeds will benefit New Avenues For Youth.
Thursday, Aug. 17
  • Maggie Rogers | Thursday, Aug. 17-Friday, Aug. 18 | 6:30 p.m. | McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey St., Troutdale | $65-$119.50 | There’s no “Fallingwater” in the forecast — a good sign as the “Love You For a Long Time” singer is set to take the stage for two nights.
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News Notes
Community
  • With Portland’s daytime high temperatures set to exceed triple digits through Wednesday, Aug. 16, the city and Multnomah County declared an excessive heat emergency. Three cooling shelters will open their doors to people and pets, 1-8 p.m., offering shelter, food, and water. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Traffic
  • Downtown Portland’s parking options will be a bit skimpier after Friday, Aug. 18, when PBOT plans to close the SmartPark garage at Southwest Third Avenue and Alder Street indefinitely. The decision to slash the 830 spaces stems from a drastic decline in its use. Four other SmartPark garages remain in the area. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
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  • Wayfinder Beer in Southeast Portland has found itself on USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, coming in at No. 7 in the “Best Brewpub 2023” category. The brewery earned plaudits for its blending of “old and new lager-making techniques,” plus its shareable dishes like smoked wings and asada fries. (USA Today)
Pets
  • To celebrate its two-year anniversary, Vancouver’s Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary will host a Doggy Fashion Show on Saturday, Aug. 26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The theme is dog prom, so get your furry friend looking dapper and join the festivities (there will also be vendors, tarot readings, and live performances).
Sports
  • An eyebrow-raising listing just hit the housing market — Jusuf Nurkic’s $4,595,000 million home in West Linn — leading Trail Blazers fans to wonder if a trade is imminent. Even if the “Bosnian Beast” stays on the team, it appears someone else will soon live in the 10,042-sqft mansion. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
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🏰 Have fun bouncing the castle

Jump into the ‘World’s Largest Bounce House’
An adult jumps over a limbo line at Big Bounce America's bounce house.
We’re heading straight for the “American Ninja Warrior"-inspired obstacle course. | Photos via Big Bounce America
Cue House of Pain’s hit song “Jump Around.”

Kids and kids-at-heart, get ready. The “World’s Largest Bounce House” is bringing inflation — the good kind — to Portland International Raceway from Saturday, Sept. 16 to Sunday, Sept. 24.

At its center, The Big Bounce America’s main castle stands 32 ft tall, covering 16,000 sqft. Then there are the three other inflatables that make up the springy spectacle, presented by XL Event Lab.

“Inside you’ll find giant slides, ball pits, climbing towers and basketball hoops alongside fun, friendly, over-sized characters of various colors, shapes and sizes for those all-important Instagram moments,” the company said in a release.

There will also be age-specific sessions, with time for toddlers and their caretakers, juniors (7 and younger), bigger kids (15 and younger), and adults only (16 and older). Tickets are now available online and range from $22-$45.
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The Wrap
 

Today’s edition by:
Ben
From the editor
On Friday, I joined Nordic Northwest in Southwest Portland for the unveiling of Thomas Dambo’s troll sculpture, made almost entirely from recycled materials like pallets and nails. It’s the first installation of his “Northwest Trolls: Way of the Bird King” project, which will see five more of the fabled creatures constructed in Washington. Here’s a sneak peek.
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