Fred Federspiel

Gleneden Beach, OR

Salishan Golf Links is an 18-hole course at Salishan Coastal Lodge in Gleneden Beach, Oregon, on the central Oregon coast near Siletz Bay. The layout moves through old-growth timber and along coastal bluffs, with several holes offering ocean views. The course was originally built in a Scottish links style and was restored in 2004 under Oregon golf figure Peter Jacobsen and his firm, Jacobsen Hardy Golf Design, with the goal of preserving the original character while improving playability. It plays to a par of 71 and includes a driving range, practice bunker and indoor simulator. Salishan Golf Links is open to lodge guests, club members and the general public, with tee times booked through the pro shop.

Keizer, OR

McNary Golf Club is an 18-hole course in Keizer, Oregon, just north of Salem, built on land that was once the family farm of U.S. Senator Charles McNary. The course opened in 1962 and was designed by architect Fred Federspiel, with Fred Sparks also credited in some records. The layout spans about 150 acres of meadow terrain with mature oaks, firs, walnuts and pines lining the fairways. Claggett Creek comes into play on several holes, including the finishing par-5 18th, and small lakes with fountains have been added over the years for additional character. McNary operates as a semi-private club open to public play, with a restaurant and lounge overlooking the course. It plays to a par of 71 and measures 6,239 yards from the back tees.

Florence, OR

Florence Golf Links is a public course in Florence, on the central Oregon coast, opened in 1993. The 18-hole layout plays over rolling duneland near the ocean, a scenic coastal course that welcomes the public.