Kohl Creek Golf Course

General Course Description

Kohl Creek Golf Course is a 9-hole public course southeast of Portland,.  The new barn-shaped clubhouse introduces you to the feel of the course –a rural course with a nice family feel. Kohl Creek is a pretty open course.  Although short overall, Kohl Creek has some long holes (a 215-yard par 3 and a 401-yard par 4). Maintained well, but some of the fairways and the greens can be a bit patchy.   Kohl Creek Golf Course has a very peaceful and laid-back atmosphere and has a great staff. In the off season, the clubhouse maybe closed and you use the honor box. Flat and short with many trees, it is a nice walk.

Course History

Opened in 1996 as Sandelie West Nine, a 9-hole public course.  For a few years, it was combined with some of the holes of the former neighboring golf course (the no-longer-existing Sandelie) as part of an 18-hole option. The course changed its name and converted to a 6-hole format (to promote a faster play) in 2019. In 2020, the course returned to its present 9-hole layout.

Why It Is There

Keith Kaiser wanted a new course.

I Wish I Would Have Known Before I Played

The green on the par-4, 1st hole is to the left of the large oak. with a mound in front to push your ball onto the green. The green on the par-3, 5th hole has a significant ridge-back coming from the left.

Did You Know

The Kaiser family homesteaded in the area in the 1890s. They designed and built the course, and have owned and operated it ever since.

Good For Them

They have hosted high school cross country meets as well as 5k and 10k charity and community runs. The course is an OGA Youth On Course participant and has junior camps in the summer..

Why Play This Course

Open, laid back, family friendly, course that is good to learn on, but could still be a challenge.  On most weekdays it may be the quietest course in the Portland metro area.

General

• Type: 9-hole public course
• Price: $$ (but not by much)
• Phone/webpage: (503)682-2022/kohlcreek.com
• Address:  3030 Advice Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070
• Owner: Sandelie Golf Club, Inc
• Designer: Keith Kaiser
• Pros: Don Backman (teaching pro)
• Practice Facilities: An attractive putting green that wraps around trees
• Pro Shop: Minimal
• Food: Snacks, soda, beer, and wine
• Bathrooms: Porta potties at clubhouse
• Yardage Markers: 200, 150, and 100 markers in fairway; no info on pin placement
• Clothing: Be dressed
• Walkable: Very
• Spikes: Any
• Shoe Cleaning: Brush
• Rentals: All
• Seasonality: Open all year, but on honor system in the winter