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No carts, no phones, no rental car needed. We rank all five courses (Pacific Dunes, Old Macdonald, Sheep Ranch, Bandon Dunes, Bandon Trails) plus the par-3 Preserve, plot a 36-holes-a-day itinerary, and explain the easiest way to get to the Oregon coast.
About Bandon Dunes
OR, USA
Bandon Dunes
Five walking-only links on a Pacific bluff. The closest thing American golf has to a pilgrimage.
Best season: Jun – Oct · From $2,900
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Notable courses
Courses mentioned
- Pacific DunesTom Doak · Par 71 · 6,633 yd
- Bandon DunesDavid McLay Kidd · Par 72 · 6,732 yd
- Old MacdonaldDoak / Urbina · Par 71 · 6,944 yd
- Bandon TrailsCoore & Crenshaw · Par 71 · 6,788 yd
- Sheep RanchCoore & Crenshaw · Par 72 · 6,884 yd
Sample itinerary
A 4-day trip, blueprinted
Day 1
- Morning —
- Fly to North Bend (OTH) or drive 2 hours from Eugene.
- Afternoon —
- Pacific Dunes — caddie walking.
- Evening —
- Bunker Bar, casual.
Day 2
- Morning —
- Old Macdonald.
- Afternoon —
- Preserve par-3 in the wind.
- Evening —
- Pacific Grill.
Day 3
- Morning —
- Sheep Ranch.
- Afternoon —
- Bandon Trails.
- Evening —
- Trails End.
Day 4
- Morning —
- Bandon Dunes (original) at first light.
- Afternoon —
- Pack out, fly home.
Travel tips
What our editors actually do
- 01Pack a rain shell and warm layers — every month. Coastal Oregon swings 30°F in a day.
- 02Walk every round; caddies pay for themselves on Old Macdonald and Sheep Ranch.
- 03Book Lily Pond or Chrome Lake lodging for the shortest walk to the first tee.
FAQs
How many courses should I play at Bandon?
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Five days, five courses. Most regulars play 36 a day for the last three days — daylight and stamina permitting.
What's the best month to visit Bandon Dunes?
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Late May through early October. June and September offer the most reliable weather windows; July and August are busiest.
How many courses should I play at Bandon Dunes?
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Five days, five courses. Many regulars play 36 a day for the last three days — daylight and stamina permitting.
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