Bandon Dunes Golf Resort: Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World
Quick Facts
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Number of rooms
186 -
Amenities
Six restaurants / cigar bar / vast wine collection / hiking trails -
Number of courses
6 -
Course designers
Bandon Dunes (David McLay Kidd); Pacific Dunes (Tom Doak); Bandon Trails (Coore & Crenshaw); Old Macdonald (Tom Doak and Jim Urbina); Sheep Ranch (Coore & Crenshaw); Bandon Preserve (Coore & Crenshaw)
Resort Overview
When Bandon Dunes opened in 1999, it was unlike anything golfers had experienced in America — the walking-only directive, the embrace of wind-whipped coastal weather and rugged imperfections were a slap in the face to the cushy frameworks of traditional resorts. The remoteness of the Oregon property also raised eyebrows: Would it succeed, let alone survive? Nearly 25 years and thousands of additional course acres later, any doubts have been resoundingly resolved. Bandon Dunes has long since become a mecca in the game, a must for golfers who want nothing more than to tee it up from dawn to dusk. Over that same time, Bandon has inspired resorts around the world, both new and established, to rethink what it means to lure avid golfers. Accommodations, which range from single-occupancy lodge rooms to four-bedroom cottages, offer the comfortable basics. And while there is a massage center and a spa, the latter consists of just a sauna and hot tub, simple, soothing balms for all the golf you play.
Highlights
All five of Bandon’s 18-hole courses rank among GOLF’s Top 100 You Can Play
McKees Pub, near the main clubhouse, serves up hearty fare, regional microbrews and single-malt scotches
Before or after your 36-hole day, loosen up (or unwind lax) in the Massage Center
3 things to know
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Best time to go
Year-round. But prioritize the period from late spring to mid-fall, when temps run higher and rain is less frequent. -
Best non-golf amenity
Beautiful walking trails are scattered around the property. For those who’d rather drink, there’s the Bunker Bar -
Insider Tip
First, take a caddie. Second, play more than 18 holes per day, if you can — the second round is always half off, and the third round of the day is on the house.
