Central Oregon’s Pronghorn: An intimate community in a pristine environment

In Bend, Oregon “rustic” living is highly valued and the term “luxury lifestyle” is more often related to the outdoor environment, not the indoor one.  

For the developers of Pronghorn, the vision of building a luxury golf resort community in Central Oregon was innovative.  They knew the Central Oregon climate afforded opportunities to play golf in the Northwest year round, and that the city of Bend’s evolution to sophisticated mountain town offered a valuable destination experience for a national audience.

Pronghorn received acclaim early with the announcement of Jack Nicklaus and Tom Fazio as the designers for its’ two golf courses.  It was the first pairing of these two designers in the West.  The Jack Nicklaus Signature Course  was rated “#2 Best New Private Course” by Golf Digest Magazine immediately following the grand opening in 2005 and the Tom Fazio Course was rated “#4 Best New Private Course” by the same publication after the grand opening in 2007.  

Both courses continue to receive accolades from players of all ability levels as well as industry leaders for immaculate conditioning, blending beautiful rock outcroppings and dramatic landscaping to provide a unique and memorable experience.  The Jack Nicklaus Signature Course is available to play as a resort guest and is a favorite among players who enjoy strategy and challenge.  The Nicklaus course is very playable but will test your skills and leave you wanting to turn around and play it again to better yourself.  The Tom Fazio Course is available to Pronghorn members and is inventive, artful in design and easier on the ego.

In addition to providing a rare golf experience, Pronghorn offers accommodations for visitors in the Residence Club, a beautifully furnished townhome situated along the 18^th green of the Nicklaus course.  Other amenities include a 55,000 square foot Clubhouse located behind the 18^th green of the Fazio course and offers a relaxed bar, fine dining, spa/fitness center and the newly opened Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf.  The Academy is the only golf instructional facility currently offering the Taylor Made MAT system and the Jack Nicklaus Academy certified curriculum and technology.  These technologies are something to experience, and once you don the suit for the MAT system you will feel like TRON in your virtual golf world. 

The city of Bend is a short 20 minute drive and is an outdoor enthusiast’s playground.  The Deschutes River runs through the middle of a vibrant downtown area with art galleries, restaurants and boutique shops.  Biking, Fly Fishing, River Rafting, Kayaking and Rock Climbing are all within a 20 mile radius of Bend.   Skiing and snowboarding at nearby Mt. Bachelor offers year round recreational entertainment.  Bend is one of those rare places where you can ski, golf and fish in the same day.  Members and guests at Pronghorn enjoy this “trifecta” experience during the months of April and May.

For people in the West, Pronghorn offers a world class golf experience in a stunning natural environment, in our own backyard.  During a time when people want to explore closer to home, the journey to Bend and Pronghorn is a true retreat.  For more information on Pronghorn visit www.pronghornclub.com.