who owns tethrow golf course

by Dr. Taurean Windler DDS 4 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

Full Answer

Is Tetherow golf course private?

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.

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.Mar 21, 2009

Is Tetherow open to public?

Open everyday 11 am - 6 pm.

How many homes are in Tetherow?

Number of Households in Tetherow topY-o-Y ChangeTotal Households26251.5%Average People Per Household3-6.5%Family Households25154.9%Non-family Households110.0%

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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.

Who designed Tetherow golf?

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

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.Dec 22, 2011

General Course Description

Among the pine-covered hills southwest of Bend in a large clearing caused by fire is a unique course in a unique setting. Tetherow Golf Club is a David McLay Kidd designed, Scottish-style course that has immaculately maintained fescue fairways and greens.

Course History

Opened in 2008. The course and development was started by Arrowood Development (Dan Bauhofer and John Lietz) and was completed by one of the original partners, Spring Capital Group (through Golf Partners, LLC). The present owner purchased the development in 2009.

I Wish I Would Have Known Before I Played

Note that tee times for non-members not staying at the lodge are limited. There are two types of sand and they play slightly differently. Putts favor going away from the Cascades.

Did You Know

When it was built, the green at the 3-par 17th hole was a lot smaller. Basically, the lowest tier of the green was fairway (bordered on three sides by sand).

Good For Them

The course holds junior clinics for members and non-members, including a 6-week junior golf clinic. The driving range is converted into a Par-3 Links course for kids. Used on-site materials for several buildings. Living Roofs on several structures. Uses composted waste products in course mainteinance.

Why Play This Course

An immaculately maintained, stunningly designed, Scottish-style course in Central Oregon with amazing views of the Cascades. Those should be reasons enough.

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