Golf in Milton-Freewater

Milton-Freewater sits at the northeastern corner of Oregon's Umatilla County, straddling the Walla Walla Valley where Oregon and Washington share one of the Pacific Northwest's premier wine-growing regions. The Walla Walla AVA extends across the state line, and the volcanic soils of the valley floor support both viticulture and wheat farming on the surrounding uplands. Milton-Freewater's position in the valley gives it a warmer summer climate than the higher Blue Mountain communities, and golf here benefits from that warmth as well as the broader Walla Walla golf market that straddles the state line. The Blue Mountains provide dramatic backdrop and shelter the valley from harsh winter conditions, while proximity to the Walla Walla wine appellation adds an agricultural sophistication unusual for a small Oregon border city. The municipal golf course serves broad community recreation needs.