-Great map at hole 1 and a nice practice basket
-Large parking lot by hole 1
-Rubber tee pads in fine shape
-Nice baskets and multiple pin positions for most holes
-Hole maps at most tee pads
-Benches at several tee pads
-Pretty simple to navigate
-Good variety of distances, featuring one par 4
-Hard to lose a disc

-No elevation
-Pin location not always accurate/marked on hole signs
-Not a lot of variety- plays entirely through the pine tree forest

I believe this is central Oregon's first disc golf course (or one of the first) and I was glad to finally get to play it! I really liked what it offered and if you're a fan of woods golf, you probably will too.

I'm used to playing on the west side of the mountains where the wooded courses are full of thick underbrush with ferns, blackberries, and/or poison oak. It was a delight to be able to play through the trees and sagebrush without having to risk losing my disc or wearing pants (I did wear pants however... it was January first and the pond was frozen).

The layout somehow didn't feel too repetitive even though it played entirely through the forest. I often had the option of throwing a forehand or backhand off the tee pad depending which line I wanted to go through. One nice feature was a basket positioned up on a small bump on hole 16, I believe. I'd also classify this place as intermediate level, although I'm confident beginners and pros would also enjoy it.

Pretty easy to navigate, especially because someone has used orange flagging ribbon around trees to indicate direction the course follows.. this was nice, but I'd rather see permanent arrows where possible.

Overall it's a fun course and I recommend it if you're in the area!

Flat, not too difficult to find errant discs, sunny, good signage if you can find 'em, not very busy/rushed.

No map on site, no arrows to point you in the right direction,

google maps brought us to the 18th hole on a gravel road by the skate park. There's nothing wrong with that, but you can park by the high school too to be closer to hole 1.

- Good mix of longer, more open holes and shorter, more technical holes
- Very scenic, playing through old growth Ponderosa Pine Trees
- Multiple pin locations and some holes with multiple pads means that throughout this season, the course can play very differently
- Good signage on the tees
- Many of the holes invite the player to choose from more than one line to attack the basket
- Near Sisters which has all kinds of goofy, touristy things to do (I suggest you get a doughnut from Sister's Bakery if you are going for an early morning round)
- The course is rarely crowded
- Friendly locals

- The course is completely flat
- Some of the holes seem "unfair"
- The water hazard, which takes a pretty bad shot to hit, is fenced in
- Fairways are full of bushes
- Some of the rubber tee pads are getting worn out
- The back 9 can get littery between the Central Oregon DGC's work parties
- The back 9 can be difficult to navigate if you don't have a map

Hyzer Pines is a scenic course that plays through old growth ponderosa pine trees. Depending on how the course is set up, it has a good mix of short and long holes with a few long par 4's. Each hole has multiple pin locations and many have multiple tees, so course setup makes or breaks how challenging it is. That said, the awesome setting all but guarantees a fun round, especially if you've never played here before.

The local club works hard to keep this course clean and to keep the rubber pads level, but some of the pads are getting old. A few of the pin locations feel like you just throw and pray you don't hit a tree, especially on the back 9. A member of the local club told me that the back 9 was supposed to cover a larger area, but the city changed the permit while the course was already underway, which forced the designer to make changes on some of the holes.

Overall, this is a fun course no matter how it is set up, but the variety of shots and challenge factor can change a lot. Use the map available on the Central Oregon Disc Golf Club's website to help you navigate the back 9. If you are in the Bend area and have the time, it is worth the 30 minute drive to play here.

Wonderful course to spot and play if you are in the area. Very little foot traffic, rarely have seen other players during the weekdays.
Despite being flat the course has always been fun to play.
Holes have multiple pin locations and do get changed.
Well maintained.

Signage is lacking.
No elevation change if that is what you are looking for in a course.

I have stopped to play here every time I pass through Sisters for work and it has been enjoyable every time.

Level course, large trees that look great. Very little underbrush. Basket in stump adds to the fun.

Not many cons maybe an 'arrow' here and there pointing to the next basket. One hole I threw 'longandwrong' because I threw to the wrong basket. Cost me one stroke-big deal.

Signs and arrows always help a course. I enjoyed the round and my wife walked with me and enjoyed the stroll. No elevation.

Fun holes, great use of available terrain, well maintained, one of the coolest towns I've been to, Basket 18 was a great top-off to a fun round. There is a variety of long drives and shot shaping that make this course very interesting. People in the S.O.A.R. building are helpful and friendly. Multiple pin placements are always good, but I was there such a short time that I only got to play what was set when I got there. When all is said and done I would be happy if this was my home course.

Flat, some holes are repetitive, rubber tee-pads are getting worn out in places.

If you are in central Oregon for any reason take the time to check this course out, you won't be sorry. Sisters Oregon is a town that has a major focus on youth programs, and one major aspect of that focus is disc golf. This course is next to the high school, near the middle school and on on the S.O.A.R. property (which is the after school and youth programs center), please set a good example for the kids in the area and show them the positive side of this sport. This course is a great example of how communities can support outdoor youth activities.

Well designed and maintained course and makes good use of the land available. Plenty of parking.

Would be nice to have some elevation changes but it's not a deal breaker. The back nine can be a bit difficult to follow the first time through.

The flat terrain enables some less mobile or disabled players the opportunity to play.

*Best, and only permanent 18 hole basket course in Central Oregon.
*Interesting, varied design.
*New Tee Locations on 4 or 5 holes, and a couple new pin placements really add some character and challenge.
*Rewards steady, consistent play.
*Almost always empty, except on .....
*League day (currently on Sundays for winter...)

*Flat, it is discouraging to see the amazing views of the Sisters mountain range on the way to the course, so close you can almost touch them, only to play 18 gruelingly flat holes.

IMO, the design, and fact that its a full 18 baskets, far outweigh the flatness of the course. Especially with the new design on a number of holes.

Please, when playing this course, keep a couple things in mind:
1) The course is in very close proximity to Sisters High School, and S.O.A.R. (the local after school recreation program) so please be aware of your surroundings, and know that law enforcement frequents the area. There are both little and big eyes watching you....
2. Disc golf has a hard enough time growing in Central Oregon, it has been a long struggle just to get the courses we have, so please do your part to keep this course open. There aren't many trash cans on the course, so if you pack it in, please pack it out.

Ok, I'm done being preachy, I'm sorry, its just with so few courses here, its vital to keep the ones we do have open.

But Hyzer Pines is a great course to hone your skills. With the exception of the new, long pin on #12, and maybe the long pin at #10, almost all of the holes are birdie-able with a great drive, and par-able with a good drive and good upshot.

Its also good for the up-and-coming players. Most fairways are wide and fair, and most pins can be seen from the pads.

I'm always down to play, PM me if you'd like to play a round....

- Lots of trees, but with reasonable fairways between them
- Alternate pin placements really change the layout
- Brush is sparse; hard to lose discs
- Excellent tee signs
- Only 18-hole course in Central Oregon

- No elevation changes
- Many holes look pretty similar
- Can be tricky to follow the proper hole order without a map

The dry ponderosa pine forest around Sisters is the perfect place to put a disc golf course; the trees are far enough apart that a well-placed throw can avoid them, and the dry climate and sandy soil keeps the underbrush in check. The only problem is that, despite being so close to the mountains, it's almost completely flat.

But they've done a great job with the land they had to work with. There are no wide-open holes, and only a couple where you feel like it's going to take pure luck to get you near the basket. There's a decent mix of hole lengths, but no easy deuces.

Each hole has only one teepad but two possible basket placements, and the alternate placements are truly alternate. Many of them cause a 100-foot change in the distance to the pin, or require you to throw down a very different lane through the pines. The water hazard on #14 is a nice touch; you don't expect that on this side of the Cascades.

The flow is generally pretty good, and the big metal tee signs make it easy to spot the tees, although sometimes you're not sure exactly where you're supposed to go next. It's getting better, though, as the paths become worn and they put down more fallen logs as trail boundaries.

By the way, for those accustomed to playing near sea level, note that this course is at about 3,000 feet, and the thinner air will make your discs act a notch more overstable.

Its hard to believe that outdoorsy Bend Oregon Disc Golfers are forced to drive 1/2 hr to Sisters to play a good course. Currently there is only a 9 hole course at the college in Bend. This is a great course however. Some real thought went into course layout given the space provided. No elevation change which is a bummer being in the right beside the Deschutes Nat'l Forest and some very scenic landscapes. I can smell the Ponderosa Pines right now (added bonus). There are some challenging holes here but steady fairway drive will rewarded you big time.

They Gotta get a sweet course in Bend. Its beautiful there and begs for it. Get ready to cuss the yellow rims on these Innova DiscCatcher Pros baskets. Dang I hate those rims.