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10 outrageous golf courses in Portland

10 outrageous golf courses in Portland.

Raindrop Ridge: Where the water hazards are just constant rain. Umbrellas are mandatory, and tee times are scheduled between showers.

Flannel Fairways: The entire course is lined with flannel fabric. Perfect for those chilly Portland mornings, but watch out for the static!

Brewery Bunkers: Every sand trap is actually a craft beer pit. If your ball lands in one, take a sip and play on!

Recycled Range: Made entirely of recycled materials. The greens are old yoga mats, and the holes are repurposed mason jars.

Organic Oasis: Pesticides? No way! Watch out for the free-range chickens and the occasional roaming goat while you putt.

Bicycle Bends: The carts are all tandem bicycles. Bonus points if you can navigate the course without ringing your bell.

Vegan Valley: All golf balls are made from sustainable, plant-based materials. And yes, the clubhouse only serves vegan hotdogs.

Hipster Highlands: Vintage clubs only. And by vintage, we mean clubs that were cool before golf was mainstream.

Eco-Friendly Estates: Solar-powered golf carts, compostable tees, and if you lose a ball, you plant a tree.

Coffee Creek: Every water hazard is filled with locally-sourced, cold brew coffee. If your ball lands in it, you might as well take a coffee break.

Joe Ditzel

Joe Ditzel is a keynote speaker, humor writer, and really bad golfer. You can reach him via email at [email protected] as well as Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn.