Rose City Golf Course in Portland wants you to 'experience golf the way it used to be'

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Rose City Golf Course wants you to "experience golf the way it used to be."

Opened in 1923, Rose City is among the oldest golf courses in Portland. Located in the middle of northeast Portland, the George Otten design is known for its tree-lined fairways and difficult par 4s. Water comes into play on many of the holes at Rose City, which is open year round.

The beautiful brick clubhouse, part of the New Deal Public Works, was built in 1937 and includes a well-stocked pro shop. It also has a grilling area that serves breakfast, lunch and snacks daily.

Rose City Golf Course - clubhouse

The clubhouse at Rose City Golf Course, a beautiful red brick building with steep pitched roofs, was built in 1937.

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Rose City Golf Course - hole 1

The opening hole at Rose City Golf Course is a par 4 that doglegs slightly left.

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Rose City Golf Course - hole 2

Keep it straight as you tee off on the par-4 second hole at Rose City Golf Course in Portland, Oregon.

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Rose City Golf Course - hole 3

The par-5 third hole at Rose City Golf Course doglegs slightly right.

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Rose City Golf Course - hole 4

Here's a view of the fairway on the fourth hole at Rose City Golf Course in Portland, Oregon.

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Rose City Golf Course - hole 5

There is a water hazard left on the fifth hole at Rose City Golf Course in Portland, Oregon.

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Rose City Golf Course - 4th green

The fourth green at Rose City Golf Course is protected by the large sand bunker on the right.

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Rose City Golf Course - 5th green

A look at the fifth green with flagstick and water hazard on the right of the tee boxes at Rose City Golf Course in Portland, Oregon.

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Rose City Golf Course - 6th green

Keep right while approaching the sixth green at Rose City Golf Course in Portland, Oregon.

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Rose City Golf Course - hole 7

Here's a view of the seventh hole at Rose City Golf Course in Portland.

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Rose City Golf Course - 7th green

The seventh green at Rose City Golf Course is protected by three deep bunkers.

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Rose City Golf Course - hole 17

The red-leafed trees at the par-4 17th hole create an unforgettable image at Rose City Golf Course in Portland, Oregon.

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Rose City Golf Course - 18th green

Here's a closer look at the 18th green at Rose City Golf Course in Portland, Oregon.

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Rose City Golf Course - staff

Knowledgeable and friendly staff will always be on hand to assist you at Rose City Golf Course in Portland, Ore.

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Rose City Golf Course is the second oldest municipal track in the Portland area. In 1921, A.H. "Jay" Gould played his first round of golf ever at Eastmoreland Golf Course. After returning home, he decided to look for a good place to hit golf balls and came upon The Rose City Speedway. On Jan. 31, 1923 the first green fee ticket was sold to Jay Gould and in the spring, more than 800 played in one day. The city then took over the course completely.

18 Holes | Public/Municipal golf course | Par: 72 | 6552 yards | Book online | ... details »