This is an epic course. Amazing views and big downhill throws.

Uses the extreme geography well.

$17 for the lift ticket.

Rubber tee pads. These are normally ok on dirt/grass, but some of these were on some really uneven rock making for a wavy pad.

Course is not well marked. No numbers on the pads or baskets. No indication where the next tee is. I don't know why so many courses are so lazy about this. I'm sure the layout makes perfect sense to the designers and regulars but for the rest of us even a spray painted arrow would be helpful.

The first four baskets feel a little crowded at the top, especially with the hikers and sightseers wandering around. There is so much mountain it seems like they could move these down and/or over.

If you have an opportunity to play it this is a course not to miss.

Lava rock is brutal on discs and shoes. Consider not throwing your favorite discs, at least at the top where there is a lot of sharp rock.

I had some sticker shock when I saw the price, but this is not your average disc golf course. I planned to play it twice, but I was beat and ready to hit the breweries by the time I got to the bottom.

- 18 holes
- The best scenary ive seen on any course.
- Mostly downhill
- Very nice staff on the mountain
- Tee pads on every hole
- Course map is free in mts main office
- Discs for sale in office

- Not well mapped out
- Rubber tee pads
- If its windy watch your discs
-Jagged rocks
- Lift passes $

I had a great day with my brother in law on this mountain. Great weather with just a little snow. We got our lift passes for free and rode the lift to 7,764 ft elevation. The first hole is right off the lift. The first 5 holes are easy but they get tougher. You play all the way back down to the base. Theres no markers or tee signs so you will get lost looking for the tee boxes and pins. There are lots of jagged rocks that do serious disc damage so beware. Wind was a little harsh at the top i threw a disc at a downhill pin about 545ft away wind picked it up and the disc went over 2000ft to the base. It flew perfectly down a ski run and i lost it in thick forest. Pins are all metal temp baskets due to its only open in hot season. fun shots great staff great course id go again no questions asked. Not a beginners course. I shot an -7 with one bogey playing it as all par 3s.

*Huge throws
*Mostly downhill
*Fun/scary pin placements
*Its just neat to play where you normally ride.

*Windy, windy, windy. The first 9 and last 3 are really exposed to the wind, an errant throw here means searching FOR EV ER.
*Adding to the disc eating nature is the weird games throwing on a mountain will play on your depth perception, its difficult to explain, but once you experience it, you'll get it. All I can say, if your throw gets away from you, try to track your disc and use landmarks to start your search area.
*The trees off the fairways are THICK and GNARLY.
*Lots of loose scree and uneven terrain, hiking boots are recommended.
*Very unpredictable weather, even if its HOT down in Bend, bring a windbreaker just in case.
*No tee signs and maps don't really represent holes, mainly just the overall track of the course.

This is not a walk in the park, far far from it. But rarely do you get an opportunity to huck it as much as you do on this course. Its not the EASIEST course to navigate, and if you happen to know someone who has played bring them, or if you see some people playing, try to follow along, or ask if you could join up.....

This is a beastly disc eater, write your name and number on your plastic, and be prepared to walk away with a lighter bag.

Don't be scared, be prepared....

well designed
big air downhill throws
awesome scenery
very unique course

$15 lift ticket
$65 fleece shirt
weather, almost didn't play due to complete white out at the top of lift (beginning of course)

When we left sun river, it was very pleasant out and I (stupidly) didn't wear or bring anything more than shorts and a t-shirt. When we got to bachelor, it was obvious I was going to need something warmer, so I ended up buying an overpriced fleece. Bring warm clothes no matter what weather looks like! Once we got to the top, it was a total whiteout and the wind was blowing +20 mph, it looked like we weren't going to get to play. Throwing a disc into the white out/clouds on this course would be exactly like throwing it away. I went on suicide watch drinking beer, waiting and hoping for the weather to clear.

It finally did! The 1st three holes were very difficult (because of the wind) and a bit lame, (compared to the final 15) and I was not impresssed. However, the remaining 15 holes were awesome! It seems like the 1st three were pushed into the course to make 18. Throwing downhill with wind is definitely challenging, and also exciting to watch your disc sail on and on.

On hole 13, I threw a bit to the right (anticipating the righty break) and the disc sailed past the basket, down the ski run (towards 14) and then disappeared for good. This is by far the furthest I have ever thrown a disc even though I have no idea how far it eventually went. If someone finds an orange avenger SS there, please give me a call.

Also, my GF, picked up a walking stick at the top and she said it was very helpful for her negotiating the steep terain. This course is very steep in places (which is what makes it so cool), definitely not your standard walk in the park.

Mt. Bachelor's course is open again this summer, but there is still lots of snow. The $15 lift fee is a bit steep, but the outstanding views from the top are worth it! The course has some very challenging holes, but they are not impossible. Some basket placements have changed from last year, given the large quantities of snow still on the mountain. Nice wildflowers all over the mountain making it loads of fun to play. There were no bugs when we played -- mid-day, and it was not too crowded (and we played it on a Saturday!).

Some of the tee mats have been placed on ground that is very uneven. A few of the holes are experiencing heavy snow melt, making for quite a mucky experience. Hiking boots are better than tennis shoes on this course. The lava rocks do eat up discs, so don't play with your favorites!

Hiking poles really helped my husband and me be able to play this course without twisting an ankle or otherwise injuring ourselves!

They do have food for purchase at the top of the lift, but you can also bring a picnic lunch to the top and eat at the picnic tables on the top level of the lodge -- amazing view (tip: bring the picnic lunch in a plastic bag, so you don't have anything to carry off the mountain!). And definitely DON'T FORGET TO BRING WATER AND A SNACK -- this is a good amount of exercise for those not used to playing on the mountain.

Big downhill throws.
Big uphill throws.
Big traverse throws.
Well thought out holes.
The feeling of duecing a 700' hole!

No permanent tee-pads.
Cost.
Very tiring.
Lava rock ruins plastic quickly.
Exposure from elements a concern.

If the idea of throwing a midrange 800' gets you excited, you need to play this course.

Bachelor Apline is a beautiful course. The views from the top are stunning. You get a fantastic view of the glaciers on the South Sister, and all the lakes surrounding the forrest floor, as well as many other major mountains in the Cascade Range.

Be careful when walking around this course, it's very easy to injure an ankle or knee when walking down the lava rock slopes.

If you like mountain golf this is a definite "must play" course! Might want to bring some binoculars so you can watch you disc sail down the mountain!