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. Rolling a pull cart across a green does not cause the Earth to explode. Visited Streamsong in Sept. display: none !important; For example, the carpets are a tight weave that is meant to withstand golf shoes and bags without getting torn up. Schedule a late-afternoon round at Bandon Dunes. There are plenty of holes to par and we had about 2-3 birdies per round between the 8 of us. The second project, the 18-hole New River Dunes layout, is the resumption of a plan Keiser had more than a decade ago. Prior to joining Golf Vacation Insider, Craig was a freelance writer who contributed to GOLF Magazine, Travel + Leisure Golf, Maxim Magazine, USAToday.com, and co-authored Zagat Surveys book, Americas Top Golf Courses. = Caddies are a must your first couple of times at least. 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. We got to Bandon at about 2:30 which gave us just enough time to play the short course (13 holes). 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. DO NOT pass on playing it. Ive got the bug, he said. 6. We had one amazing day of sunshine, two of cold and medium rain and two in cold and hard rain. The resorts first course, Bandon Dunes, opened in May 1999. Only one question remains. I think its a must play because it is so different than any other golf I've found in America. Golfing at Bandon Dunes is like taking a trip back to another century (and I dont mean the Twentieth)! In 2020, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort welcomed Sheep Ranch, a new course located just north of Old Macdonald, completing the links lineup. First off I think that the actual design of each course, i.e. Youll recognize it from the tap, which looks like a golf grip with a ball on top. Find out more >, At Ship Sticks, we make getting your golf clubs to and from your destination easier than its ever been allowing you to enjoy a hassle-free travel experience to anywhere in the world. 2 modern course in the United States. The caddies are a great part of the main resort, but Keiser said those caddies are adults, many of them accomplished players. The first couple holes I though were really difficult. Again, pictures and words will never do it justice. 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. Some resorts project a feeling of "all golf, all the time," but Bandon takes it to another level. Bandon Dunes' founder Mike Keiser's naturalistic vision is evident throughout the property, such as in this driftwood fence by a tee box at Bandon Trails. Bandon is a true test of links golf and, as a result, golfers looking to score need to adapt to the links style and emphasize course management, which caddies can be especially helpful with. Start the Golf Season off right with InsideGOLF ($100 value - just $20). Photos by Colton Jacobs (trail) and Jason Fitzgibbon (trailhead), courtesy of Oregon Coast Visitors Association. Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH) is a short 35-minute drive from Bandon Dunes, with regular flights from Denver, Colorado, and San Francisco, California. Once you drive in from the airport, you can park your car and forget about it until its time to leave the resort. Captain Obvious says bring your rain gear (and not the cheap stuff). There is also a shoe / glove drier in every room which came in super handy. If they want to see some spectacular coastal scenery they only need drive a half hour north to Shore Acres State Park or south to Coquille Point in Bandon. The fire started on the north end of the resort's property near Whiskey Run about 2 p.m. Amy Moss Strong, Bandon Western World The main lodge and offices at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort are. TIA! But, Kessler points out those trails are also the first to dry out in the rainy season. 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. Dazed and confused, it took us a moment to realize where we were. Halfway through the meal, (we had been drinking since noon), I realized our waitress had been calling me by name the entire night. Article by Geneva Miller. We recently spent a couple days at the historic Omni Bedford Springs in central Pennsylvania. The first 7 holes were glorious (and very little rain). Green fees at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort top out at $345 in summer for daily guests, but its not clear yet what the peak rate might be at New River Dunes. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort 250 Golf Courses By rockydogz1 Terrific time with friends at very challenging courses. Since we rented cars, getting 4 guys and 4 sets of clubs in an SUV was going to be a challenge. What is the best time of day to discuss your trip? 3. 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. Youre going to do lot of walking, so the lighter your bag, the happier youll be. Its at the north end of the main parking lot, next to McKees Pub. Thanks so much for golfing at Bandon Adam and allowing me to have so much fun working your bag for you. 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This restaurant also provides breakfast and lunch daily and features panoramic views of Pacific Dunes, Bandon Dunes, and The Punchbowl. And don't ask them to carry your putter; you'd think it was kryptonite. Hope to see you next time. I am sure there are other epic golf trips to be had, but a Bandon Dunes golf trip is certainly high on the list. It can be skirted easily at all but the highest tides. Distance: Multiple trail segments; nearby forestry access roads are bike-friendly. Looking forward to Cabot next September. Breakfast open 30 minutes prior to first tee time Plus, itll offer you a chance to meet Grant Rogers, Bandons Director of Instruction and one of golf's old-school gurus. It is not a place to bring your wife, as it's not a cutesy place like the Pebble Beach area. Bandon Dunes, built in 1999, is the original course on the property and is the one must-play course in Bandon. The bureaucratic ball is beginning to roll, said Keiser, who made his fortune in greeting cards and who has been credited by many in the golf industry as an agent of change in how modern resorts are built. My advice: 1. They are all fantastic links golf courses with all the playing characteristics of such. For roughly $64 each way, ShipSticks takes the worry and hassle out of golf travel. var notice = document.getElementById("cptch_time_limit_notice_48"); For those of you on the east coast, you now have Streamsong in central Florida for a nice links type layout. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort opened in 1999, and by 2019 it had five eighteen-hole courses, one of them on the site of the Whiskey Run gold strike. Bandon Dunes Decanter Set $275.00 USD Quantity Add to cart Our impressive Director's Whiskey Set features a 28 oz. The service offers twice-a-week round-trip flights (Sunday and Wednesday) from July 1 to Oct. 18. #4 Old Macdonald: Clearly the least impressive of the courses. Aside from its world-renowned golf courses, a Bandon Dunes golf package has so much to offer visitors. In the end, we ended up switching to Portland. Modern Steakhouse with an Extensive Wine Program, Seafood Focused with a Mediterranean Flare, Traditional Pub Fare in a Scottish-Styled Setting, American Classics (from The Forge) in a Casual Bar Setting, Cigar & Scotch Focused Bar with Light Fare, Cocktail Bar with Whiskey Flights and Local Featured Fare. Bandons director of instruction is an old-school guru whose Yoda-like insights will put you at ease, even as they keep you entertained. You can drive on a small part of this coast, if you dare, though it may be cheaper to do your driving at Bandon Dunes. This spot is about 20 mn off the 101, so you will have to plug it . Turn left onto Whiskey Run Lane, follow .3 miles. We did get our links weather we played in rain, wind, hail, and not be left out a little bit of sunshine. As I mentioned we would have never been able to figure out where to hit the ball or where the next tee box was without the help of a caddie. Whiskey Run riders can immerse themselves in nature and learn how the Coos County Forestry Department maintains a healthy forest. Would only go back if that's where the guys were going for their buddie trip. But the coastal Oregon resort still harbors a few secrets. They brag about the quality of their caddies but that's a myth; just depends on who you get. Plus you can even order from the other restaurant and have it brought over, which we did while watching the Duke/Carolina hoops game. David McLay Kidd designed Mammoth Dunes at Sand Valley in Wisconsin, another resort owned by the Keiser family. The next day a few of us got our own caddies because the weather was going to be rough. rocks glasses, all made of 24% full-lead crystal. I lean over to my buddy and tell him how special I am. The rooms at the Lodge were beautiful and the restaurants were great. One our caddies name was Kurt and he had Steves bag for 4 rounds. As we made the turn, I was ready to claim Bandon over Pacific but with the god awful weather on the backside I am just not in a position to do that. Decrease quantity for Bandon Dunes Decanter Set, Increase quantity for Bandon Dunes Decanter Set. Strong summer winds can really cool things down. Great place and experience to do it at least once in your life. Examples you ask. Shout out to my caddie Gary Moore for making me a better player out there. 2.3 mi Beaches. Guaranteed to sparkle and shine, the set comes packaged in an attractive gift box. He just smiled and said it was a pleasure. The two ocean courses are Pacific Dunes and Bandon Dunes. }, Time limit is exhausted. All those courses have been jampacked since COVID restrictions began to ease midway through 2020. But, again, not wrong answer. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. I suppose if I went at a different time of year when they days weren't so long things might have been a little different. Thanks for the advice! Somehow the Pacific Ocean is an entirely different beast than the Atlantic Ocean, and with towering cliffs it provides one of the most stunning views in all of golf. 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. Old school links golf. Since the trails opened in November 2017, Kessler has met local visitors to Whiskey Run and cyclists from around U.S. and Canada. Bump & Jump, Dwer. Each piece is deep etched with the Bandon Dunes logo. Larger group requests looking for their own private dining experience have the option to explore almost every restaurant on property. Confident riders can safely navigate the trails after dark with a little illumination, said Kessler. The locals rates likely will work in conjunction with those available at Bandon Crossings, a daily-fee course in town owned by Rex Smith, who Keiser described as a great supporter of previous plans for Bandon Muni. The bathroom is large and has super hot water for reviving your core temperature. This brings up my next point. Bandon Dunes/Pacific Dunes . Michael and Chris Keiser also are working to restore Glenway Golf Club in Madison, Wisconsin, and there are initial plans to build more courses, possibly even in the Florida Panhandle at an undisclosed site not far from Destin. I have been to Pebble and Pinehurst and I put Bandon right up there with them. I know I cant tell you how to spend your money but I felt like my $150 caddie fee was worth every penny and by the end of the trip you have a new friend. But it's arguably the "little things" that take the experience to the highest level. People get a sense of place and time. Wed-Sun after Labor days is optimal. Each of the resorts current full-size layouts Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes, Bandon Trails, Old Macdonald and the new Sheep Ranch ranks among the top 15 in Golfweeks Best list of Modern Courses built since 1960. Flying to North Bend is easiest, but it can be pricey. Parking and trail access are free. Our solution was ShipSticks. See a photo show of 20 reasons to love Coos County on the southern Oregon coast. You're going to get very familiar with the likes of "Foxy," "Juggy" and "Tour Rich." #1/2 Bandon Dunes/Pacific Dunes. The problem is that there are also lots of doubles out there between the wind, rain, greens and just bad shots. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. My expectations heading into the trip was to play some links-style golf without having tocross the pond. Bandon delivered the kind of golf I was hoping to experience and much, much, more. Let's play 36. 1.5 hours later we came back with ear to ear grins. The Sheep Ranch was a semi-secret at Bandon Dunes for years. Driving Directions: Take Seven Devils Road west, off U.S. Highway 101, 4.2 miles north of Bandon. Obviously, sun and no wind was the best day but I can tell you with a straight face that not a single dude came off the 18th green without a smile and a story on any day. Happy Valentines Day! Planned additions to the trail system include interpretive signs to point out the different tree and plant species. However, I've been lucky enough to have played 16 links courses in east Scotland (many of them Open rota courses) and my overwhelming thought each time I stepped out onto a different Scottish links course was that "This is just like Bandon". Breakfast 6:00am to 11:00am We flew in the night before so we could get to the course by 2. Book your stay at The Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park to begin planning your trip today, or call 800-953-4800 for more information about area events and attractions. 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. The rooms at the Inn are fairly simple but nice. Additional support came from businesses and organizations such as Business Oregon, Southern Oregon Workforce Investment Board, Travel Oregon and Wild Rivers Coast Alliance. You can see the regrowth and regeneration through the harvest cycles, she said. This course is set more inland and can be described as a series of rolling mounds. 2. Clearly they are made for dudes who will be tromping around in wet clothes and simply need a place to crash. 2017 copyright Three Guys Golf// All rights reserved //. We are splitting hairs on this one. Non-hotel guests may book tee times for April thru mid-November over 21 days in advance at a premium rate. And have been doing an outing there every September for the past 11 years. Kind of an old salty dog, Kurt alway had a great read and quickly learned Steves bag. All 8 restaurants located on the resort have been inspired by the kindred spirit of Bandon Dunes golfing experience, offering locally-sourced Pacific Northwest Cuisine along with Scottish-style pub fare and microbrews. 18. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge 11 (Forest service roads are closed to motorized public traffic.). I love the idea of people being able to get out and see our forest, said Melissa Cribbins, Coos County Commissioner. When you try to pick your favorite course on property its nearly impossible. September is supposed to be the best but summer brings the wind which can be really strong. How do we feel about this? Thought Pacific had 17 nice golf holes, Bandon maybe just 8. Crazy expensive, just my $0.02. Six of those greens sit againstthe coastline itself. Tourist golfers will, of course, pay more. The Lido, a new course at Sand Valley that replicates in painstaking detail by Doak a famed course of the same name in New York that was paved over during World War II, is scheduled to open in 2023. Its a totally different experience at night, she said. From the East Coast, flying to Bandon via the small nearby North Bend Airport usually involves at least two stops on the way. The name has changed to New River Dunes, but plans to offer cheaper rates to locals remain, Keiser said. environment that allows for lively discussions on your The Bandon Distillery, circa 1885. The next afternoon we ended up finishing our round and stopped into the Grill for a quick drink. HINT: this course is nearly impossible to play without a caddie. 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