who owns tetherow golf course

by Dr. Chasity Halvorson 9 min read

Partnership of Willem Willemstien and Chris van der Velde, owners of the Tetherow Golf Club, made a significant investment into the surrounding community with a recent acquisition of 58 custom home sites within Tetherow’s “Glen” neighborhood.

In 2009, Chris purchased Tetherow Golf Course with friend and business partner Willem Willemstein. In honor of his birthday (and Tetherow's 10 years), here are ten more little-known facts about Chris: He has completed over 1,000 days of ice baths.Jan 15, 2019

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Why choose Tetherow golf course?

Repeatedly voted a Top 100 course in the USA by Golf Digest, Tetherow boasts an 18-hole championship semi-private course with a distinctive layout by David McLay Kidd – the award-winning architect of Bandon Dunes and Castle Course in Scotland. Come check Tetherow off of your bucket list!

Why stay at Tetherow resort?

Situated in close proximity to all the resort amenities, Tetherow vacation rental homes provide a home away from home with up to 5 bedrooms, fire pit, hot tub and private patio. Nestled in the heart of the resort, Tetherow’s 50 room boutique hotel offers stunning views and easy access to all the resorts amenities.

Why choose Tetherow Bend?

Tetherow’s lodging options provide unpretentious luxury, easy access to amenities and most offer outstanding Cascade Mountain views. Experience the magic of snowy adventures and firepit evenings in Bend.

Is tetherow a public course?

The Bend, Oregon golf experience has been elevated Repeatedly voted a Top 100 course in the USA by Golf Digest, Tetherow boasts an 18-hole championship semi-private course with a distinctive layout by David McLay Kidd – the award-winning architect of Bandon Dunes and Castle Course in Scotland.

When was tetherow built?

2008Tetherow was built in 2008 on land that was decimated from a forest fire right outside of Bend, and is distinctly different than any of the other top courses in the high desert of Central Oregon. It plays like a links course, but the feel of the undulations in both the fairways and the greens is wild.

When did Tetherow golf course open?

2008Opened in 2008, Tetherow was the first golf course in Oregon to achieve certification as an Audubon International Certified Signature Sanctuary.

Who owns Tetherow Resort?

Chris Van der VeldeChris Van der Velde, who lives in Sisters and has been with Tetherow since its inception, and partner Willem Willemstein have purchased the golf course and clubhouse for $10.5 million under a partnership named Tetherow Golf Course LLC, Van der Velde said Friday.

Who designed Tetherow golf?

architect David McLay KiddTetherow Golf Club in Bend, Oregon boasts a visually striking par 72 course layout that was designed by award-winning architect David McLay Kidd.

Where is Tetherow Golf Course?

July 25, 2020. Tetherow GC is located in the outer fringes of the bustling town of Bend in Central Oregon, USA . David McLay Kidd made his name in the golf industry as the architect of the inaugural course at Bandon Dunes just down the road, and was a natural choice to build Tetherow GC, which he completed in 2008.

What is the best hole in Tetherow?

The word overkill comes to mind. However, one of the best hole at Tetherow is the split fairway par-4 6th -- you can play it aggressively to the more narrower left or cautiously to the right. The main issue is the putting surface which looks like the Atlantic Ocean on a stormy day.

Can you run out of run down the left side of the golf course?

Off the tee the hole turns right -- you can run out of run down the left side although from the tee it looks quite appealing. The green is simply a delight -- elevated and any shot that lands on the green had best have brakes because going left or over the back is not going to provide a promising future.

On the edge of the forest, near the heart of the city

Welcome to Tetherow, a Bend, Oregon resort and community 7 minutes from The Old Mill District and 20 minutes from Mt.

The Resort

An award-winning 18-hole championship course that boasts a distinctive layout by David McLay Kidd, architect of Bandon Dunes.

The Basecamp of Bend

Tetherow Resort is your basecamp to Central Oregon. Explore fun things to do in and around the Bend area. You'll never get bored at this Bend Oregon resort.

Accommodations

Situated in close proximity to all the resort amenities, Tetherow vacation rental homes provide a home away from home with up to 5 bedrooms, fire pit, hot tub and private patio.

The Bend, Oregon golf experience has been elevated

Repeatedly voted a Top 100 course in the USA by Golf Digest, Tetherow boasts an 18-hole championship semi-private course with a distinctive layout by David McLay Kidd – the award-winning architect of Bandon Dunes and Castle Course in Scotland. Come check Tetherow off of your bucket list!

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