00:00 – Bandon Dunes Hosts 125th U.S. Women’s Amateur: A New Era in Golf
04:20 – Underrated Holes at Bandon Dunes: Must-See Golf Course Secrets!
09:34 – U.S. Women’s Amateur Highlights: Malixi & Talley Lead, Playoff Looms for Match Play Spots
1. Bandon Dunes Hosts 125th U.S. Women’s Amateur: A New Era in Golf
Experience the historic 125th U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, a legendary venue renowned for its commitment to amateur golf. Dive into the transformation of Bandon Dunes as it welcomes top women’s amateur golfers from around the world to compete on a true links course overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Discover why Bandon Dunes is the heartbeat of amateur golf, hosting its ninth different USGA event and preparing for even more championships through 2045. Explore changes at the resort, including new lodging developments, a potential sixth course, and the exciting arrival of the 2026 PGA Professional Championship.
Learn how the championship setup matches what everyday players experience—the competitors play from the same tees and face the same elements. Hear insights from USGA officials and Bandon Dunes’ management on course setup, weather challenges, and what makes this event a pure test of the game.
Tune in for stunning Pacific coast views, tournament highlights, and a celebration of women’s amateur golf at America’s premier public golf resort.
2. Underrated Holes at Bandon Dunes: Must-See Golf Course Secrets!
Discover the hidden gems of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort! In this video, we dive into three underrated par-4 holes (Nos. 8, 10, and 14) that showcase the genius of David McLay Kidd’s design. Learn how strategic geometry, dune landscapes, and visual trickery create unforgettable challenges for golfers. We also touch on the latest in golf architecture, including King Collins Dormer’s new course in Utah and Trump’s controversial Scottish project. Perfect for golf enthusiasts, architecture fans, and travelers planning a trip to Oregon or Utah. Explore the secrets behind Bandon Dunes’ inland holes and why they deserve more spotlight than the photogenic seaside fairways. Don’t miss the insights into how modern architects are redefining classic golf course design!
3. U.S. Women’s Amateur Highlights: Malixi & Talley Lead, Playoff Looms for Match Play Spots
Catch up on the latest from the 2025 U.S. Women’s Amateur at Bandon Dunes in Oregon.
**Key Highlights:**
– Defending champion Rianne Malixi and Junior PGA champion Asterisk Talley tie for medalist honors at 9 under.
– A 15-for-7 playoff is set for Wednesday morning to determine the final match play spots.
– Vanessa Borovilos sets a new U.S. Women’s Amateur scoring record with a 9-under 63.
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– For live updates, leaderboard, and scores from the U.S. Women’s Amateur.
– Match play begins Wednesday, with TV coverage on Golf Channel.
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Bandon Dunes hosts 125th US Women’s Amateur. A new era in golf. The future of golf is being shaped right now at Bandon Dunes, especially as the 125th US Women’s Amateur Tournament ticks off. While the resort prepares to welcome some of the world’s top amateur female golfers, it’s undergoing significant transformations. Yet, despite securing its first major professional tournament, expanding housing to meet visitor demand, and planning a new golf course, Bandon Dunes maintains its core essence. Bandon Dunes stands as a beacon for the amateur game, and this event serves as a powerful reminder of its commitment. Since 2006, it has hosted eight USGA amateur events, including the 2020 US Amateur and the 2022 US Junior Amateur. Looking ahead, 11. Rachel Saddowski, championship director of the US Women’s Amateur, emphasizes that Bandon Dunes embodies the spirit of amateur golf. They believe in the love of the game and golf as it was meant to be played. She says the courses are firm and fast, requiring no frrills. It’s a special place where you can play for fun or face the toughest challenges in golf. The setting of the USGA women’s amateur couldn’t be more picturesque. The competition takes place on a course perched along a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. One of the original five courses built in 1999 and still considered one of the top links golf courses in the United States. Remarkably, the USGAA made minimal adjustments to prepare for the tournament, mainly leveling a few tea boxes and closing the course to public play a week beforehand. The conditions experienced by the players are largely the same as those enjoyed by resort guests. The women’s am will be played between 6,300 and 6,400 yards, which is where 90% of our guests play, explains Jeff Simmons, general manager of Bandon Dunes. Television viewers will see the same TE’s that you might have used. This provides a unique opportunity for golfers to benchmark themselves against the best. The setup for the women’s AM draws heavily from lessons learned during previous USGA events. For instance, the length and approach shot locations mirror those used in the 2020 US Amateur won by Tyler Straface and the 2022 US Junior Amateur won by Wy Ding. However, weather remains a wild card even in typically favorable conditions for Bandon. We plan for the most likely weather scenarios, but we can’t predict everything. Sidowski notes, “Our goal is to create a fair environment where players can make strategic decisions, not to set traps.” Since its inception in 1999, Bandon Dunes has become a haven for golf purists. Its courses blend seamlessly with the natural landscape, taking advantage of the prevailing northerly winds. This commitment to maintaining the integrity of the game has made it a pilgrimage site for golf enthusiasts. However, change is inevitable. As Bandon Dunes solidifies its reputation as the premier public golf resort in the country, demand for playtime is soaring. In response, the resort is adding more lodging and has plans to build a sixth course south of the resort near Bandon. These developments, however, are facing opposition from local advocacy groups concerned about commercial expansion along the Oregon coast. Despite these changes, Bandon Dunes remains a pristine example of amateur golf. It will host the Curtis Cup in 2028 and the US men’s and women’s amateurs in 2032. Simmons highlights the versatility of the resort’s courses. Our championships since 2006 have featured diverse formats, showing that our style of golf can accommodate various styles and challenges. In conclusion, while Bandon Dunes is poised for growth and adaptation, its commitment to amateur golf remains unwavering. How will these changes impact the future of the resort? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments. Underrated holes at Bandon Dunes must see golf course secrets. Unappreciated gems at Bandon Dunes. Bandon Dunes is a treasure trove of golf experiences, yet some of its finest holes remain in the shadows. As the US women’s amateur unfolds at this iconic Oregon course designed by David Mcclelay kid in 1999, the spotlight often shines on its stunning coastal holes. The Golf Channel will likely showcase the breathtaking par4th, the par 3 12th and 15th, and the short par 416th. But here’s where it gets controversial. If I had the chance to influence the broadcast, I would urge the producers to highlight three underrated par4 holes that deserve more attention. Number eight, 359 yds, US women’s amateur yardage. The eighth green is nestled among a cluster of dunes positioned diagonally from right to left. To gain a view into the hollow during the approach, players must confront the bunkers located on the right side of the fairway. while there is ample space to the left. Opting for the safer route complicates the subsequent shot. Number 10, 345 yd. In my profile for the Friday Golf Club, I named this clever par4 as my favorite hole on the course. I remarked, “The strategic layout of this hole mirrors the famous tent at Riviera Country Club. A significant hazard. A trio of deep bunkers carved from a dune ridge obstructs the direct path to the green. Successfully clearing this obstacle significantly shortens the hole. However, similar to Riviera’s tenth, the approach from the fairway center is challenging. The green is shallow and completely concealed by another dune ridge. Alternatively, players can aim left off the tea where the green is more visible and more forgiving for less precise shots. Number 14, 320 yards. Much like the 10th hole, the 14th invites players to take a risky shortcut over a field of hazards while also providing a safer option to the left. On a favorable day, this hole could be reachable for longer hitters, enhancing the thrill of the daring play. Both the 10th and 14th holes feature conservative landing zones that are partially obscured, making the view from the tea dominated by hazards. Players need a certain level of course knowledge to navigate this visual complexity effectively. For the last decade, David Mcclelay kid has moved away from such design strategies, expressing a preference for instilling confidence in players rather than inducing hesitation through visual deception. This perspective is quite unconventional and I admire it. I wish more course designers would be as bold as kid in challenging the traditional norms of golden age golf course design. However, I feel that some of his recent projects lack the visual intrigue that the 10th and 14th holes abandoned dunes possess. While it’s easy to understand why the broadcast might focus on the clifftop vistas, after all, who doesn’t love ocean views? I sincerely hope the Golf Channel dedicates some time to exploring the subtleties of the inland holes. Exciting developments in Utah golf. In a noteworthy update, Eric Matazesi from Forbes reports that King Collins Dormer, led by Tad King, Rob Collins, and Trevor Dormer, has been selected to design Ambush, the second 18-hole course at the upscale Marcella development in Utah. The first course, named Skyline and crafted by Tiger Woods’s TGR Design, is set to unveil a few holes for preview clay later this year. The development is backed by Reef Capital Partners, the private equity firm that recently launched the Black Desert Resort in St. George, Utah, and acquired Sweden’s Cove Golf Club, a 9-hole gem that helped establish King and Collins reputation in Tennessee. The ambush course will showcase a blend of dramatic and subtle landscapes. Collins shared with Forbes, “The expansive mountain holes have a scale reminiscent of Landman Golf Course, my bold design in Nebraska, while the more tranquil valley holes evoke a Midwest dunesy ambiance.” In summary, the trajectory of King Collins dormer Utah’s golf development and private equitybacked golf projects is on the rise. Changes at Trump International Golf Links. A lot has transpired since the inaugural course at Trump International Golf Links near Aberdine, Scotland, opened its doors in 2012. Its owner, Donald Trump, has been elected president of the United States twice. The Dune system has lost its sight of special scientific interest. Recently, President Trump attended the opening of the resort’s second course designed by Martin Hawry. Golf Digests Jamie Kennedy provided a detailed hole byhole tour on social media. US Women’s Amateur highlights. Mixy tally lead. Playoff looms for matchplay spots. Get ready for the ultimate showdown in women’s golf. The 2025 US women’s amateur is heating up and we’re just one day away from the start of match play. But here’s where it gets exciting. A massive playoff is looming on Wednesday morning to determine the final spots in the top 64. Who will rise to the challenge and claim their spot in the coveted match play bracket? As we head into the final day of stroke play, defending champion Rianne Malixie is looking fierce and junior PGA champion Astric Thally is hot on her heels. These two golfing sensations have a history of dominating the US women’s amateur, and it’s anyone’s guess who will come out on top this year, but don’t count out the rest of the field just yet. Ayla Galitzki, a rising sophomore at South Carolina, is making a strong push for medalist honors, and Vanessa Boraveos just set a new US women’s amateur scoring record with an incredible 9 under 63. The competition is fierce and anyone can make a move on the leaderboard. As of Tuesday evening, the projected cut line is one over with 71 players at or above that number. But don’t be surprised if we see some dramatic changes on Wednesday morning. After all, this is the US women’s amateur where anything can happen. So, who will be the top seed in match play? Will it be Rian Malixie, Astress Thally, or perhaps a darkhorse contender? One thing’s for sure, the competition is about to get a whole lot fiercer. The US women’s amateur format is simple. 36 holes of stroke play followed by a cut to the top 64 players and then it’s on to match play. But don’t worry if you can’t make it to Bandon Dunes in person. You can catch all the action on the Golf Channel starting with the round of 64 on Wednesday evening. And what’s at stake for the winner? a gold medal, custody of the Robert Cox Trophy, and exemptions from qualifying for the 2026 US Women’s Open and the next 10 US Women’s Amateurs, just to name a few. Not to mention the prestige of being a US Women’s Amateur Champion, a title that can launch a golfer’s career into the stratosphere. So, who do you think will take home the coveted title? Will it be a seasoned pro or a rising star? Let us know in the comments. And don’t forget to tune in to the Golf Channel for all the action from the 2025 US Women’s Amateur.
