Watson Ranch Golf Club in Coos Bay, Oregon, deserves a closer look

COOS BAY, Ore. -- Watson Ranch Golf Club (formerly Coos Country Club) was originally founded in 1923 by I.R. Tower as a nine-hole golf course and was extended to an 18-hole course in 1998.

Bill Robinson designed the new nine.

Watson Ranch Golf -- located about 10 minutes away from Coos Bay, Ore. -- is able to host different events, from small tournaments to corporate or fundraising events. It's a great place for private parties and receptions.

Watson Ranch Golf Club in Coos Bay, Oregon

The clubhouse at Watson Ranch Golf Club was built in 1931 and then remodeled in 1997.

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Watson Ranch Golf Club - hole 12

Watson Ranch Golf Club's 12th is a straightaway par 4 with bunkers guarding the green.

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Watson Ranch Golf Club - hole 13

The 13th at Watson Ranch Golf Club has a hazard left of the green and a sand bunker to the right.

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Watson Ranch Golf in Oregon

Watson Ranch Golf Club is very well maintained, with a mix of beautiful Oregon nature, great architectural layout and romantic mood.

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Watson Ranch Golf Club - hole 2

Trees line the second fairway at Watson Ranch Golf Club.

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Watson Ranch Golf Club - hole 4

The par-3 fourth at Watson Ranch Golf Club is protected by two sand bunkers from both sides.

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Watson Ranch Golf Club - hole 5

The green at Watson Ranch Golf Club's par-4 fifth is elevated and protected by the sand bunker from the front.

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Watson Ranch Golf Club - hole 6

Avoid the water hazard -- a beautiful mountain lake -- on Watson Ranch Golf Club's sixth.

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Watson Ranch Golf Club - Carduus

Try to be as precise as possible: There are some other hazards at Watson Ranch Golf Club, such as this spiky Carduus.

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Watson Ranch Golf Club - 6th green

If you've reached the flag on Watson Ranch Golf Club's sixth hole, that means you avoided the lake.

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Watson Ranch Golf Club - hole 7

At Watson Ranch Golf Club's seventh, pay attention to trees on your right and the water on your left.

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