Great group of guys! No golf carts allowed, so be prepared to walk. In 2020, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort welcomed Sheep Ranch, a new course located just north of Old Macdonald, completing the links lineup. Awesome we head back in April 2021 (had to reschedule our March trip). Rain two of four days. It features local finds like the new private label Bandon Ale, a lively IPA produced by a microbrewery in Eugene. We went in late February and played 5 rounds in 4 days. I am in awe however at Mr. Keiser's boldness and marketing savvy. Instead they end up giving us golf with a bunch of extra stuff we dont care about and leave out the stuff we really want (but often are afraid to ask for). Likewise, the Punchbowl putting course was designed by none other than Tom Doak, who also designed the celebrated Pacific Dunes. Thanks for the tips!! A benefit of visiting this area, five miles seaward from U.S. 101, is that it's rarely crowded. Add caddies that care, a short course for when you arrive late, a huge putting green, outside seating area, tons of sitting areas, restaurants that serve good food at reasonable prices and a staff that understands you have saved for this trip for a long time (and spent countless hours convincing your wife you just have to go). The greens have always been in private course condition when I have visited in May-October. You're going to get very familiar with the likes of "Foxy," "Juggy" and "Tour Rich." Caddies are a must your first couple of times at least. Its crazy but the weather just does not ruin your adventure. Free Entry Good for Kids Budget-friendly Good for Couples Good for a Rainy Day Good for Big Groups Honeymoon spot Hidden Gems. Nearby gravel and dirt forestry access roads are open to cyclists who want to extend their ride. In April, United Airlines began offering nonstop service between Denver International Airport and Southwest Oregon Regional Airport, in North Bend, Ore., about a 35-minute drive from the resort. Without one you will likely get lost and end up on the wrong tee box. In addition to participation by the county and forestry department, the project received grants from the Oregon Parks Department and Regional Solutions. The first single-track mountain bike destination on the Southern Oregon Coast is located a few miles north of Bandon. #3 Bandon Trails: We had glorious weather for this day but most caddies rank this course #2 behind Bandon. We played the green tees (which I think are most common). We got to Bandon at about 2:30 which gave us just enough time to play the short course (13 holes). Lets see what Tom Doak has up his sleeve., Tom Doak designed Pacific Dunes (pictured) at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon, and he has landed the job to build a new par-3 course at the resort if permitting is approved. I play about a 100 rounds a year (but don't tell my boss). setTimeout( Continue onto Whiskey Run Road, and follow .5 miles to parking area. Breakfast open 30 minutes prior to first tee time RCD is spectacular, butcan be unaccommodating. Dont take your score so seriously. A name has not been formalized, but Keiser is excited at the prospect of the new short course by the designer of the resorts Pacific Dunes layout, which ranks as the No. Pacific Dunes has a tapestry of memorable holes with #4 and #13 being perhaps the best coastal golf holes I've played (#13 gets the top nod from me). We did not stay on the resort because I didn't care for the accommodation with the odd number(we rented a house on the beach on VRBO in Bandon) but my interaction with the staff was outstanding. Food off the chart. Thankfully her txtd backgo with the Omelette- but start with coffee first#lifecaddie. Proceed without lodging. A year after the Sheep Ranch opened at his Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, golf developer Mike Keiser has the itch to start building even more courses along the Oregon coast. decanter and four 10 oz. Ill take your advice on a caddy and hope my experience is as memorable as yours. }. Definately a trip worth taking, not sure If I'll go again but an absolute must see. He then handed me a book on Bandon with a short hand written note inside. It is about a 4 minute walk from the Inn or you can take the shuttle which runs throughout the resort on a regular basis. History Museums. Very warm and humid. Any golf you play after that is free. Would probably sway my choice. God, I loved everything about this course. All rights reserved. Dinner 5:00pm to 10:00pm. Some resorts project a feeling of "all golf, all the time," but Bandon takes it to another level. (just described most of FL). StrackaLine offers hole-by-hole maps for Riviera Country Club, annual site of the PGA Tour's Genesis Invitational. For us, saving money by doubling up in rooms was a no brainer but there are single rooms as well. 19. USE OF AND/OR REGISTRATION ON ANY PORTION OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF OURVISITOR AGREEMENT(UPDATED 1/6/23),PRIVACY AND COOKIES NOTICE(UPDATED 1/4/23) ANDCALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE. Your the boss. Some quality golf around Sydney, but nowhere near the number of good choices of Melbourne. Parking and trail access are free. Thanks for the advice! And if you haven't been, you'll instantly understand what everyone is raving about. .hide-if-no-js { Upside is we now get to play Sheeps Ranch. How do we feel about this? Clearly they are made for dudes who will be tromping around in wet clothes and simply need a place to crash. Since we rented cars, getting 4 guys and 4 sets of clubs in an SUV was going to be a challenge. There are five restaurants on property, ranging from the no-frills McKee's Pub, to a selection of higher-end fare. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. I can't recall the exact trajectory of fees since its opening, but the value for the golfer has been impacted greatly since my early visits.Since Mike is on the east coast, I certainly understand his preference for the historic links of the UK and Ireland which I have been fortunate enough to experience. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Many players miss out on this short, scenic walk, a peaceful detour as you gather yourself for your next shot. To the relief of many, United will start offering nonstop flights from Denver to North Bend starting July 1, 2015. We enjoy Crossing more than Dunes. If you can almost afford it then get your own caddie (and get your cheap buddies to chip in since he will end up helping them too). What it has is 4 really good courses, and 3 of them show up on almost everyone's top 100 list. If we pushed it we could have gotten there in time to play a full round but we decide to take our time. Dazed and confused, it took us a moment to realize where we were. Wow - Don't listen to Mike O, the guy clearly is clueless. Plus you can even order from the other restaurant and have it brought over, which we did while watching the Duke/Carolina hoops game. Bandon has captured the imaginationand discretionary incomeof the world's savviest golfers, who during the summer high season are ponying up roughly $1,000 a day for the privilege (lodging, greens fees for 36 holes, caddies, meals and miscellaneous). After our final round we just threw our wet clothes and clubs in the box and left them at the front desk. Of course the Scottish courses were here first, so a more accurate statement would be "Bandon is just like here". It'll give you a better appreciation for the entire resort. I am told it is a great course for match play but the reality is there is limited time and the other 3 courses are just much better. 9b. Start booking tee times now. It was my first experience using a caddie and really enjoyed learning from my caddie Kurt over the course of 4 days. She recommends, at minimum, a 250-lumen helmet or bicycle headlamp. He has since put his focus on designing fun, amateur-friendly layouts. Unless you want to play one of the windiest rounds of your life, stick to a morning tee time at Old Macdonaldits the course thats most open to all the elements. Whiskey Run Beach is a popular spot located near Sheep Ranch Golf Course, while Whiskey Run hiking trails offer a great day out for those looking to stay active. At Bandon Dunes, golf is the main event, the total focus for the resort, and it's that unique type of golf that compels golfers to make the pilgrimage to this relatively isolated region on the Oregon coast. Even better, no one cares. Shuttles take you everywhere, and you'll never have to wait more than five minutes to get one. Strong summer winds can really cool things down. Find out more >. But there is a newly renovated massage center, the perfect place to ease your post-round aches and pains. The service offers twice-a-week round-trip flights (Sunday and Wednesday) from July 1 to Oct. 18. I guess what I am hoping to add is that the seaside courses at Bandon Dunes are an almost exact replication of their linksland ancestors across the pond. Grab & Go Lunch 11:00am to 2:30pm I guess you need to embrace it a little but as a first timer you are so mesmerized by the scenery you forget about how hard it is raining. The problem is that there are also lots of doubles out there between the wind, rain, greens and just bad shots. Many members of Bandon's vast caddiecorpshave nicknames, and standard practice is for a group staying multiple days to use the same caddie(s) for the entire trip. Todd wasthere early and greeted me with a smile and a handshake. Larger group requests looking for their own private dining experience have the option to explore almost every restaurant on property. Request caddies. I am always on the lookout for new and innovative products for the discerning golfer. There is no right or wrong list of the courses. His courses play into the changing attitude and environmental concerns that have made "brown the new green". The prices are significantly discounted and you have a good chance for decent weather. The resorts first course, Bandon Dunes, opened in May 1999. Three Guys Golf Blog was founded by Adam, Matt and Wade but also has regular contributing writers as well. Unlike many "short" courses that are pooh-poohed, the 13-hole par-3 Bandon Preserve gets much love and respect, partly because it was designed by the respected team of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw (who also designed Bandon Trails). Bandon is a great track with a terrific layout. Lots of uphill short holes but played very long. He wants his courses to be fun, and thats what hes delivering.. Bandon Dunes is a place every golfer should go to. Rumor has it they have a golf package; but nothing that fit our needs. Old school links golf. The properties in which Keiser is involved stretching from Bandon Dunes on the Pacific Coast to Cabot Cape Breton and its two courses in Nova Scotia tend to feature layouts from a tight roster of highly acclaimed architects such as Doak and the team of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. rocks glasses, all made of 24% full-lead crystal. Lunch 11:00am to 5:00pm Adam, such a great article and had me absolutely stoked for my trip planned in early 2021. Kurt also facilitated my most memorable experience of the trip. A week has passed since our trip and hardly an hour goes by without my phone dinging with another text from one of my travel companions waxing poetic about our adventure. Maybe they should have named it "Blandon" Dunes Golf Resort? The gravel parking area is marked by a sign and map. At a minimum ask for a room with a view to #18 green. Here's what we thought of this grande-dame resort. On a par four, two of us pushed our drives substantially to the right as we walked toward our balls Kurt summoned us over to a small grate that was located at the base of tree. Depending on how long you are at Bandon Dunes, this would be the course to skip. As for being held captive, I'm assuming that you all rent a car either in North Bend or Portland so you should have the freedom to leave the property and explore the area. My advice: 1. Competition is good, isnt it? he said. How to get there, where to stay, what to expect and what you should not miss. Keiser is now ready to resume the project with just 18 holes on land he already owns, making for far fewer headaches in the approval process than if he had stuck with original plans for 27 holes. decanter and four 10 oz. If you play two rounds in a day, the third round will be free. DO NOT pass on playing it. I loved Bandon and it was 3rd best for me. The difference is the huge evergreen trees and monstrous feel. Great place and experience to do it at least once in your life. The Bandon Distillery, circa 1885. located remotely on the coast of Oregon holds 2 premier link style . Sheep Ranch, now the fifth 18-hole course at Bandon Dunes, opened in May, and boasts nine green complexes along the Pacific Ocean, and has double the amount of ocean acreage than the other four 18-hole courses combined. But if you dont want to splurge on taking a caddie for every round, know that caddies are most essential at Old Macdonald. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. If one were to write a review strictly about the golf, I honestly cannot see how he could draw a stark difference between playing Old MacDonald vs North Berwick, or Bandon Dunes vs Royal Aberdeen. There are plenty of holes to par and we had about 2-3 birdies per round between the 8 of us. Pending availability, I'm open to a golf-only reservation and would like to discuss options with the reservations team. Btw, I have also played Sand Valley(WI) and Cabot Cliffs/Links(Nova Scotia) in the past year. Thanks so much for your comment Tony. Tourist golfers will, of course, pay more. There are plenty of less expensive flights into Portland, but that requires a four-hour drive down to Bandon. A constantly changing dinner menu that showcases the latest catch from our favorite waterways with a dash of Mediterranean flair for good measure. Turn left onto Whiskey Run Lane, follow .3 miles. Bullards Bridge. I get a little of what Mike O is saying relative to a factory.From a nose in the air and cost standpoint some of the rota courses are stuffy and underwhelming. Michael, Chris and I did decide that given the demand of the five original courses (at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort) plus the two short courses, we would endeavor to do two new courses, one 18 and one par-3. They rank Nos. Scottish-like scenery on the Pacific Northwest coastline, On-site accommodation and dining facilities. 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