Silvies Valley Ranch Announces Addition of 18-Hole Reversible Putting Course By Brian Weis

Silvies Valley Ranch Announces Addition of 18-Hole Reversible Putting Course

Dan Hixson-designed concept adds fresh new element to world-class golf offerings available at the Ranch

By Brian Weis

The Links at Silvies Valley Ranch announced today the construction of an 18-hole, reversible putting course that will enhance the playing experience for golfers of all levels. The putting course, which is expected to open in mid-June of 2021, will be free to all resort guests and paying players. Silvies, a 140,000 acre eco-resort featuring four stand-alone award-winning golf experiences, will open its golf season this May.

The new putting course is the brainchild of golf course designer Dan Hixson, who is responsible for the resort's 18-hole designs, Craddock and Hankins, which were named among the top four best new golf courses to open in 2018 by Golf Digest.

"Silvies Valley Ranch is known for its commitment to sustainability, and letting the natural beauty and unique terrain of the Oregon frontier serve as the blueprint for each new development on the property," said Hixson. "I knew that the design for this special putting course would have to measure up to that Silvies Valley standard, which is something that players from all over have come to expect here at the ranch. "

Recognized by Golfweek, Golf Digest, GOLF Magazine and Golf Inc. for its innovative approach to the golf experience, Silvies boasts both quality golf as well as the opportunity to connect with the land on a deeper level . In addition to golf, guests can enjoy a variety of ranch activities, including horseback riding, shooting, fishing, hiking, cattle feeding and goat herding. The property features luxurious Western-inspired accommodations, farm-to-table dining options, an extensive Scotch collection, and one of the largest spas in Oregon, making the boutique eco-resort a must-see destination.

The 20201 season will see the return of the world famous Silvies Valley Ranch goat caddies, which carry special-made bags to hold clubs, balls and course refreshments. Goat caddies are available to assist players on both of the Hixson-designed short courses at the property - McVeigh's Gauntlet, the 7-hole challenge course, and Chief Egan, the 9-hole par-3 course.

"Guests from all over and all levels of play continue to be blown away by our course offerings here at SIlvies, which is why we are committed to the continuous expansion and improvement of our golf offerings," said Sean Hoolehan, Silvies golf course superintendent. "This state of the art putting course will be the perfect complement to our current golf facilities, and we cannot wait for our guests to experience it."

For more information on Silvies Valley Ranch or to book your retreat, please call 1-800-SILVIES (745-8437), email info@silvies.us or visit www.silvies.us.

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About: Brian Weis

Brian Weis is the mastermind behind GolfTrips.com, a vast network of golf travel and directory sites covering everything from the rolling fairways of Wisconsin to the sunbaked desert layouts of Arizona. If there’s a golf destination worth visiting, chances are, Brian has written about it, played it, or at the very least, found a way to justify a "business trip" there.

As a card-carrying member of the Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA), International Network of Golf (ING), Golf Travel Writers of America (GTWA), International Golf Travel Writers Association (IGTWA), and The Society of Hickory Golfers (SoHG), Brian has the credentials to prove that talking about golf is his full-time job. In 2016, his peers even handed him The Shaheen Cup, a prestigious award in golf travel writing—essentially the Masters green jacket for guys who don’t hit the range but still know where the best 19th holes are.

Brian’s love for golf goes way back. As a kid, he competed in junior and high school golf, only to realize that his dreams of a college golf scholarship had about the same odds as a 30-handicap making a hole-in-one. Instead, he took the more practical route—working on the West Bend Country Club grounds crew to fund his University of Wisconsin education. Little did he know that mowing greens and fixing divots would one day lead to a career writing about the best courses on the planet.

In 2004, Brian turned his golf passion into a business, launching GolfWisconsin.com. Three years later, he expanded his vision, and GolfTrips.com was born—a one-stop shop for golf travel junkies looking for their next tee time. Today, his empire spans all 50 states, and 20+ international destinations.

On the course, Brian is a weekend warrior who oscillates between a 5 and 9 handicap, depending on how much he's been traveling (or how generous he’s feeling with his scorecard). His signature move" A high, soft fade that his playing partners affectionately (or not-so-affectionately) call "The Weis Slice." But when he catches one clean, his 300+ yard drives remind everyone that while he may write about golf for a living, he can still send a ball into the next zip code with the best of them.

Whether he’s hunting down the best public courses, digging up hidden gems, or simply outdriving his buddies, Brian Weis is living proof that golf is more than a game—it’s a way of life.