Gear · Drivers
The Best Drivers for Playing at Altitude
Thin air adds carry and takes away spin. We tested 14 drivers at 3,200 feet in Central Oregon to find the ones that still find the fairway.
Nora Pell · Sep 18, 2026 · 9 min readThe Journal
Gear, trips and course guides, tested on real courses.
Featured · Gear · Drivers
The Best Drivers for Playing at Altitude
Thin air adds carry and takes away spin. We tested 14 drivers at 3,200 feet in Central Oregon to find the ones that still find the fairway.
Nora Pell · Sep 18, 2026 · 9 min readRead the guideGear · Putters
Putters for Firm, Fast Bentgrass Greens
Heavier heads and softer faces for the quickest greens in the West.
Nora Pell · Sep 4, 2026 · 7 min readTrip planning
Four Days in Central Oregon, Played in Order
A route through Sisters, Bend and Prineville with rounds timed to the best light.
Sam Ortiz · Aug 28, 2026 · 11 min readHow to play
Club Selection at Altitude, Hole by Hole
How much less club to take at 3,000 feet, and when the rule breaks down.
Dee Marsh · Aug 14, 2026 · 6 min readArchitecture
Reading a Barrow Green
Why his greens tilt away from the mountains, and how to use it.
Sam Ortiz · Aug 2, 2026 · 8 min readGear · Wedges
Wedges for Tight, Sandy Lies
Low-bounce grinds tested on six links courses.
Nora Pell · Jul 22, 2026 · 9 min readCourse guides
The Oregon Coast, North to South
Eleven public links courses and the months when each plays best.
Dee Marsh · Jul 10, 2026 · 14 min readGear · Bags
Carry Bags for Walking Hilly Courses
Seven stand bags weighed, loaded and carried for 18 holes.
Nora Pell · Jun 30, 2026 · 6 min readTrip planning
Where to Play in the Shoulder Season
Courses that stay good in April and late October, ranked by playable days.
Sam Ortiz · Jun 18, 2026 · 10 min readHow to play
Playing in the Wind Without Changing Your Swing
Club, tee height and ball position adjustments that hold up in 20 mph.
Dee Marsh · Jun 5, 2026 · 7 min readNo articles in this category yet.
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