The Bulletin continues a weekly Tee To Green feature in which we check in via e-mail with golf professionals at Central Oregon courses for an offseason update. This week we contacted Todd Sickles, director of golf at Quail Run Golf Course in La Pine.

Q: How was business in 2010?

A: Business in 2010 started great for us being able to open March 1. Unfortunately the spring weather was not as cooperative and the season didn’t get going until June.

The rest of the season proved to be better as we surpassed 2009 rounds, which was a very positive outcome for us.

Q: Were any changes of note made to the facility this past year?

A: This past year we made some very nice changes to the facility and how customers can access tee times and golf course information (with our new website, www.golfquailrun.com). We reconstructed the pond on No. 14 so it would hold water and make for a nicer feature. We constructed a new building on the range facility so we could move the range dispenser in a more efficient location, and did some small changes in the golf shop and landscaping around the clubhouse.

Q: Are any changes and/or improvements to the facility scheduled for 2011?

A: We are always adding projects and making the facility better. In 2011, our goal will be to continue to give the best golfing experience possible and continue to maintain the facility at a championship level.

Q: What is your outlook for the Central Oregon golf industry next season?

A: We are optimistic but obviously concerned about 2011 and the future economy. There is a lot of golf offered in Central Oregon, but we can use this to our advantage by continued efforts in making Central Oregon a five-star golf destination.

We have wonderful facilities and a great group of PGA professionals working hard to bring golfers to Central Oregon. We need to continue our efforts in promoting Central Oregon golf so that all of the golf courses will prosper and help the rest of Central Oregon businesses as well.

Quail Run Golf Course

Number of holes: 18

Status: Open seasonally

Location: 16725 Northridge Drive, La Pine

Tee times: 541-536-1303 or 800-895-GOLF

Course stats: Par 72, 6,897 yards

Director of golf: Todd Sickles

Course designer: Jim Ramey (original nine, 1991; second nine, 2006)

Extras: Driving range, putting and chipping area, practice bunkers, snack bar, pro shop

Website: www.quailrun.com