Bandon Dunes
Bandon Dunes
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Course Type
Resort -
GOLF Top 100 World Rank (2023-24)
94 -
Year
1999 -
Architect
David McLay Kidd -
Par
72 -
Yardage
6732
Course Overview
Bandon’s original course is a David McLay Kidd design draped atop craggy headlands above the Pacific. Ocean views stun the senses, along with bluff-top sand dunes sprinkled with Scotch broom and gorse bushes, coastal pines, crashing surf, wind-whipped tall native grasses and stacked sod bunkers. The most memorable seaside tests are the par-4 4th and 5th, the par-3 12th and the drivable par-4 16th, each with eye-popping scenery and enjoyable risk/rewards. The 2020 U.S. Amateur telecast from here was captivating. (Photo: Wood Sabold)
3 things to know
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Hole everyone talks about
No. 4, par-4, 410 yards: If you start with the original course at the resort, this will be your first look at the Pacific. It’s stunning. -
Best non-golf amenity
The views. Here’s a low-key favorite: Find your beverage of choice, pull up a seat on an adirondack chair behind the main resort building — and watch both golfers and the Pacific Ocean. It’s so good. -
Insider tip
Start planning now, but be patient. The place is popular, but worth the lengthy wait to earn a tee time.