Black Butte Ranch - Big Meadow Golf Course Opening for the Season March 6, 2026

About Black Butte Ranch - Big Meadow Golf Course Opening for the Season March 6, 2026

Mark your calendar for March 6, 2026, when this Central Oregon gem reopens after its winter closure, and you'll understand why locals guard it as one of their best-kept secrets. Nestled in the shadow of the Three Sisters peaks with Black Butte standing sentinel to the north, Big Meadow plays through high desert terrain that shifts dramatically between dense ponderosa pine corridors and wide-open meadows that give the course its name. The routing takes full advantage of the dramatic elevation changes and mountain vistas, creating a visual feast that can be as distracting as it is inspiring. What sets Big Meadow apart from other resort courses is its commitment to walkability and natural conditioning. This isn't some overwrought championship layout trying to punish resort guests, but rather a thoughtful design that lets the high desert landscape do the talking. The course maintains firm, fast conditions that reward strategic thinking over pure distance, and walking is not just allowed but encouraged on terrain that flows naturally from hole to hole. At 4,000+ feet elevation, your ball will fly farther than usual, but the mountain air and spectacular views make every round feel like a privilege rather than a grind.

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