Lake Oswego Muni Golf - Dan Hixson

Just south of Portland, the City of Lake Oswego Municipal Golf Course is currently undergoing a 2 year renovation project with expected completion date in late 2024. The municipal project which was approved and funded by the 2019 Lake Oswego Bond Measure including the construction of a new maintenance grounds building, an updated driving range, and rebuild of the existing 18-hole Par 3 course to a full 9-hole executive course designed by Dan Hixson.

The new maintenance facility is being rebuilt on the north side of the property adjacent to Stafford Road. A major part of the maintenanace budget and upgrade for the grounds is a new irrigation system. Total cost of the municipal renovation project is estimated to be $12 million and is overseen by the City's Parks and Recreation Department.

Brian Henninger from the PGA Tour is helping with the renovation project by serving as a consultant to the project, providing input on the design of the new course. Henninger is an Oregon native and member of the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame. He is familiar with the Lake Oswego course and is quoted: 'I'm excited to be involved in the renovation of the Lake Oswego Municipal Golf Course. It's a great course with a lot of potential, and I think we can make it even better. I'm looking forward to working with the City and the design team to create a course that's challenging and enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels.'

Milroy Golf Systems is the golf course construction awarded the contract to rebuild the course. Milroy is a specialist golf construction and irrigation contractor based in Newberg, Oregon. The company was founded in 1997 by James Milroy. Milroy Golf Systems specializes in the construction/renovation of golf courses. Other projects that Milroy Golf Systems has completed include Meridian Valley Country Club in Washington and updating the irrigation system at the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon. Milroy Golf Systems is a member of Golf Course Builders Association of America, GCBAA.