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The Hole Story

Hole 17 – Oregon Huckleberry

This par 3 offers a classic test of accuracy and focus. Playing true to its yardage, the key lies in gauging the wind, which can subtly influence ball flight among the surrounding trees. The fairway is tight and framed by towering evergreens, creating a beautiful yet demanding corridor from tee to green.

A front-left greenside bunker guards the approach, ready to collect any shot that drifts short or left. The green itself is receptive but requires precise distance control to hold the putting surface.

Framing the tee boxes are Oregon Huckleberry shrubs, their natural beauty adding texture and color to the woodland setting. Hole 17 rewards steady rhythm and disciplined play—an elegant, focused challenge before the round’s final test.

Naming the Hole

Oregon Huckleberry

(Vaccinium ovatum)

The Oregon Huckleberry, also known as the Evergreen Huckleberry or California Huckleberry, is one of the Pacific Coast’s most distinctive and versatile native shrubs. Found throughout coastal forests and mountain slopes from British Columbia to California, it adds both beauty and ecological value to the landscape surrounding The Mook.

This evergreen shrub features small, leathery, oval leaves that are glossy dark green above and lighter beneath, edged with fine serrations that catch the light. In spring, clusters of small, urn-shaped, pinkish-white flowers appear, giving way by late summer to dark purple-black berries with a sweet-tart flavor prized by people and wildlife alike.

Depending on its environment, the Oregon Huckleberry may form low-growing ground cover or develop into dense shrubs up to 10 feet tall. It thrives in acidic, well-drained soils and prefers partial to full shade, making it perfectly suited to the wooded character of Hole 17.

Hardy, adaptable, and visually striking, the Oregon Huckleberry provides year-round foliage, seasonal color, and vital nourishment for local wildlife—an ideal companion for this serene and tree-lined par 3.

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