Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted October 12, 2023 In the world of college athletics, it’s not uncommon for some of the top universities in the nation to get caught up in an arms race. When the success of your program — no matter what sport it may be — depends on the level of talent on the team, and that talent depends on recruiting, then it makes sense that schools want to be at the forefront when it comes to flashy facilities. The Oregon Ducks golf programs just joined the race. On Thursday afternoon, the University of Oregon held a grand opening for the Peter and Jan Jacobsen Oregon Golf Teaching Facility, nicknamed The Jake. The facility is located just south of Eugene, at Emerald Valley Golf and Resort in Creswell. The facility now offers a home to the men’s and women’s golf teams at Oregon, both of which have seen unprecedented success over the past decade. It is fit with the latest in golf technology and resources in a weather-protected environment. The facility includes three oversized driving range bays with integrated TrackMan technology, an indoor putting studio, and a covered outdoor heated driving range. Media members were able to get a look inside the facility on Thursday morning, with a tour of the grounds and a walk-through of all the latest technology that is included inside the building. Here’s a look at what we saw... Oregon holds opening for ‘The Jake,’ state-of-the-art golf facility DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Oregon Golf holds grand opening for ‘The Jake,’ state-of-the-art teaching facility, clubhouse 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckdude No. 2 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Fantastic! Great to see! Sorely needed for our inclimate weather, and can only greatly boost our capabilities to compete with the top programs in the country! Very good news! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
