Golf in Umatilla

Umatilla sits on the Oregon side of the Columbia River at the confluence of the Umatilla River, across from the Washington state community of Kennewick and at the edge of McNary Pool — the Columbia impoundment created by McNary Dam. The Columbia here is vast and industrial in scale, and the surrounding Umatilla County agricultural landscape produces substantial corn, wheat, and potato crops under irrigation from the river system. Big River Golf Course takes its name from the dominant geographic feature, positioning itself as a course connected to the river landscape that defines this corner of eastern Oregon. The Columbia Plateau's wide skies and warm summers suit outdoor recreation.