The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Bandon Dunes
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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Simply put, Bandon Dunes is the best golf resort in the world. There isn’t a single place that rivals Bandon Dunes when it comes to the number of world class golf courses.
But now with 5 18 hole courses, 2 par 3 courses, and over half a dozen dining and lodging options – planning a trip can be a challenge! This guide to Bandon Dunes aims to help with that. In this video I’m sharing everything you need to know, whether it’s where to eat, where to stay, when to go, or which courses to play on your trip. Questions? Drop them below!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:00. Planning a Trip To Bandon Dunes?
00:29 . When should you go?
02:29 When you should play each course on your trip.
02:36. Bandon Dunes
03:29. Pacific Dunes
04:43. Bandon Trails
05:14 Old MacDonald
06:27. Sheep Ranch
08:20. Other things To do: Nature trails
08:34. The Punchbowl
09:12. Bandon Preserve
10:16. Shorty’s
10:59. Sacrilege!
11:08. Where to stay
11:16. The Lodge at Bandon Dunes
12:06. The Inn at Bandon Dunes
12:42. The Lily Pond
13:16. Round Lake
13:52. The Grove
14:45. Fire pits everywhere!
15:04. My course Rankings
15:12. #5
15:25. #4
15:46. #3
16:05. #2
16:21. #1…My Favorite Bandon Course.
17:15. Close
22 Comments
Well played from another “Trails is my fave” guy.
Bandon native here. A lot of good information and I'll just add a few things. Don't be afraid to stay in the town of Bandon, the resort is north of town and easy to get to. Bandon has spectacular beaches, something you don't really see from the resort. Summer play is the roughest time of year. You'll either have wind (if the sun is shining) or fog (if it is hot in the valley). November to February usually has some of the very best weather. If you can plan a quick trip then, it could definitely be worth it. If you think a caddy is a splurge, just do it. Your scorecard will thank you for it!
Holy hell… an video that is actually helpful. Great work!
Allergy sufferer here, would April be a rough time to go to Bandon?
Chambers Bay was better. And Langdon Farms.
Great work. One thing though. Is the best golf bar anywhere not the Jigger Inn?
This is an incredible guide! Thank you!
Fantastic video
The rates have went up. Its now $110 for the cheapest
What is the average temp all year around?
Bandon Dunes is overrated especially for the cost. You can fly to Ireland and play 5-7 rounds cheaper than you can at Bandon Dunes. Don’t waste your money.
Soooooo glad I clicked on this! Fantastic review! I’ve never been to Bandon, but I always assumed it was just a single overrated golf course in the middle of nothing. I had no idea it was a full resort with so many beautiful challenging courses and impressive amenities. Your detailed review opened my eyes! Not sure I’ll ever be able to afford it, but I’m definitely adding Bandon to my bucket list! Thanks, Sean!
Calling any golf bar in the US the best golf bar in the world is crazy… coming from an American
Ok, this is very well done. I live in Oregon and have played all well over 20 times. Lodging recommendations are spot on. If you are a mid teens handicapper then I basically agree with his course order recommendation. However, if you are a better golfer or are more into the views then do Old Mac and /or SR then Bandon trails but please finish with Bandon Dunes or Pacific Dunes. All the better golfers like PD but BD and PD are the jewels of the property. I love BT but it is hard to rank it higher due to views…especially if the wales are migrating! Very well done video. Grove is excellent loading especially if you have 4 some. I just stayed in BT new lodging and it was great too. I would not worry too much about time of year…you will be bringing your rain gear no matter what but agree Aug and Sep are beautiful. Interestingly, the best conversations and atmosphere in restaurants and bar is when it was not such a good weather day! Enjoy. Also, please visit Bandon and Coos Bay as they have some nice eateries too and you can support the local communities!
$450 this summer!
I played Bandon crossings(not in the same tract” but it sounds like Bandon trails. Super course. I’d love to play some of these as my bro live in CoosBay. Can’t wait
Thanks for this Sean. Excellent info!!
Thanks for a great guide! We are headed to Bandon in August 24' and I'm too excited!
Awesome – been going for years. I agree with your rankings – Trails is a must to golf
Glad to see Trails getting some shine!
Having a spouse from Oregon, Bandon has always been a destination for me when we visit from Texas. I'll add to the food/drink; drink Oregon Pinot 🍷and after one round go down to the pier, rent a crab trap and bait (frozen chicken), then go crabbing off the dock/pier and fill up a 5 gal bucket (probably 90 min. adventure) with a few participants, then have them steamed (local shop will do it for you), return to your stay, have crab/wine/local beer with fresh bread, and watch the Oregon version of a sunset. A fond father memory at Bandon was my boys calling me after I had played 18 and asking if we could go crabbing, reluctantly I put the clubs down and headed to the pier. What a blast and memory for two young boys and their parents. Just Do It!
At 14:30 you say that other resorts you have to drive to your round away from the main clubhouse. At Pinehurst, they have shuttles that take you to each course and restaurant they own and operate, and your clubs will already be at the course if you do not take them yourself. Will be experiencing whistling straits soon so I can report back later, but just wanted to add clarification to a claim you made. Great video and hope to experience bandon soon!