In 1988, the City of Prineville was facing fines of up to $25,000 per day if it did not find a way to dispose of the wastewater that was being dumped into the Crooked River . Since the city did not want to fund the capital to to build a multi-million dollar mechanical treatment facility, the EPA suggested spraying the wastewater over a 400 acre alfalfa field.
The Course
Designed by Canada’s premier golf course architect Mr. Bill Robinson, Meadow Lakes Golf Course crosses the beautiful Crooked River 4 times. The terrain is fairly flat, making the course very walkable. As you meander through the rolling mounds, do your best to avoid the 9 ponds and 62 bunkers. Meadow Lakes is a player friendly course with generous fairways, huge greens (6,700 sq. ft. average) and 5 sets of tees. The course plays from 4,858 to 6,783 yards with a course rating from the back tees of 72.1 and a slope of 125.
Meadow Lakes has been host to the 1998 OGA Mid-Amateur Championship, 1999 OGA Public Links Championship, Pacific Amateur Golf Classic, OGA Central Oregon Junior Championship, and the 2002 OGA Team Championship. Meadow Lakes has been touted as one of Central Oregon's best golf values, as well as one of the top-3 municipal golf courses in Oregon. It is truly a championship golf course with a fascinating history.
In 2016, Meadow Lakes Superintendent Steve Reynolds was named Oregon’s Superintendent of the Year by the Oregon Golf Association. This is a true testament to the superb condition the golf course is maintained in.
Click here to view the Meadow Lakes Scorecard
| Tees: | Yardage: | Rating: | Slope: |
| Black | 6,783 | 71.9 | 131 |
| Green | 6,453 | M: 70.7, W: 76.8 | M: 123, W: 138 |
| Green/Blue Combo | 6,228 | M: 69.7, W: 75.3 | M: 122, W: 131 |
| Blue | 5,942 | M: 68.4, W: 73.6 | M: 117, W: 129 |
| Blue/White Combo | 5,579 | M: 66.7, W: 71.7 | M: 112, W: 127 |
| White | 5,308 | M: 65.2, W: 70.4 | M: 111, W: 121 |
| Red | 4,858 | M: 63.2, W: 68.0 | M: 107, W: 117 |
Meadow Lakes is a championship golf course settled along the Crooked River. Its unique blend of large greens, forgiving fairways, rolling hills, and hazards, makes this course a formidable challenge while still being inviting to the casual golfer.
Click here to view the Meadow Lakes Course Map
Click on the slideshow below to take a quick tour of all 18 holes at Meadow Lakes Golf Course.
Failure to abide by any of the below regulations may result in the loss of golfing privileges.
Golf Course Rules:
- All golfers must check in with the golf shop prior to teeing off. Golfers are encouraged to check in at least 10 minutes prior to their starting time. Golfers who show up late will lose their tee time and be moved to the next available time.
- Groups must maintain pace of play by keeping up with the group in front of them. Groups are expected to finish each 9 holes in 2 hours or less.
Supporting Documents
2024 Scorecard (423 KB) 
