The Deschutes River runs through it: River's Edge Golf Course in Bend, Oregon

BEND, Ore. -- River's Edge Golf Course in Bend offers some of the best golf vacations in Central Oregon.

Located on the bank of the beautiful Deschutes River, the course offers an amazing golf experience. Be prepared to use every single club in your bag.

Featured in Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play," this Robert Muir Graves design is a par 72, 18-hole course. Breathtaking scenery is always prevalent at River's Edge, including a waterfall on No. 6 and spectacular views of Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Hood and Smith Rock. Golfers of all skill levels will appreciate the multiple tees.

A driving range with target greens, natural grass tees and free range clubs, a pro shop and private lessons round out the River's Edge experience. The River's Edge Cafe -- with its wide variety of food and beverages and a big screen TV -- is a great post-round stop.

River's Edge Golf Course - clubhouse

The clubhouse at River's Edge Golf Course features a practice area in the front.

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River's Edge Golf Course - first green

On No. 1 at River's Edge Golf Course, the green is protected by the sand bunker on the left. There is a water hazard on the right to be aware of.

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River's Edge Golf Course - hole 2

A large green awaits on River's Edge Golf Course's par-4 second hole.

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River's Edge Golf Course - hole 3

Avoid the trees on the par-4 third hole at River's Edge Golf Course in Bend, Oregon.

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River's Edge Golf Course - hole 5

River's Edge Golf Course's par-5 fifth is a left dogleg. The green is protected by two sand bunkers from the left and from the back.

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River's Edge Golf Course - hole 6

There are two water hazards on River's Edge Golf Course's sixth hole: The first one is immediately after tee boxes, the second one is close to the green.

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River's Edge Golf Course - 6th hole

Looking for the signature hole at River's Edge Golf Course? Don't miss the par-4 sixth.

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River's Edge Golf Course - 7th hole

Two deep sand bunkers protect the par-3 seventh at River's Edge Golf Course in Bend, Ore.

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River's Edge Golf Course - hole 9

The green on River's Edge Golf Course's No. 9 is protected by two sand bunkers and by two ponds from both sides.

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River's Edge Golf Course - 10th hole

You are wide open on the par-4 10th at River's Edge Golf Course in Bend, Oregon.

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