Oregon

Bandon Dunes Golf Resort

Courses: 7
From: $4.6k
Best for: Links
Courses: 7
From: $4,593/pp
Best for: Links golf enthusiasts
Airport: Southwest Oregon Regional (OTH)

Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is one of the premier golf destinations in the world, with seven walking-focused links courses set across windswept dunes above the Pacific Ocean. The trip revolves around Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes, Bandon Trails, Old Macdonald, Sheep Ranch, Bandon Preserve, and Shorty’s, plus the Punchbowl putting course and a deep on-property caddie culture. It is remote, weather-driven, and built almost entirely around golf, which is exactly why serious golf groups make the pilgrimage.

Courses: 7 courses
Best months: May – October
Ideal length: 4–6 nights
From airport: 35 min from OTH; 2h 30m from EUG
Trips from: $4,593

Golf Courses at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort

Oregon · Course 1

Bandon Dunes

Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yards: 6,732
Est.: 1999

Bandon Dunes introduced true links golf to the American coastline, routing holes across rugged dunes high above the Pacific Ocean on Oregon’s southern coast. Designed by David McLay Kidd, the course embraces firm fairways, natural contours, ever-changing coastal winds, and strategic options that reward creativity over power. Since opening in 1999, Bandon Dunes has become one of the most influential public golf destinations in the United States and helped redefine modern golf travel in America.

Oregon · Course 2

Pacific Dunes

Holes: 18
Par: 71
Yards: 6,633
Est.: 2001

Pacific Dunes is widely regarded as one of the greatest public golf courses in the world, routing holes directly along the rugged Pacific coastline at Bandon Dunes Resort. Designed by Tom Doak, the course blends natural dune formations, dramatic cliff edges, and strategic green complexes into a links experience that constantly changes with the coastal wind. Unlike traditional target-style golf, Pacific Dunes rewards creativity, shot-making imagination, and ground-game strategy across one of the most visually stunning settings in American golf.

Oregon · Course 3

Bandon Trails

Holes: 18
Par: 71
Yards: 6,788
Est.: 2005

Bandon Trails delivers a distinctly different experience from the oceanfront layouts at Bandon Dunes Resort, routing through massive sand dunes, coastal forests, and inland meadows away from the Pacific shoreline. Designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, the course transitions seamlessly between environments, creating one of the most strategic and immersive walking experiences in American golf. Rather than relying on ocean views, Bandon Trails emphasizes natural land movement, thoughtful shot values, and quiet isolation throughout the routing.

Oregon · Course 4

Old Macdonald

Holes: 18
Par: 71
Yards: 6,945
Est.: 2010

Old Macdonald pays tribute to golf architect Charles Blair Macdonald and the strategic roots of early links golf, featuring massive greens, wide fairways, and template-inspired hole designs overlooking the Pacific coastline. Designed by Tom Doak and Jim Urbina, the course embraces a minimalist philosophy with enormous scale, natural dune movement, and ground-game options throughout the routing. Constant wind exposure and oversized contouring create a dynamic experience that changes dramatically from round to round.

Oregon · Course 5

Sheep Ranch

Holes: 18
Par: 71
Yards: 6,797
Est.: 2020

Sheep Ranch stretches across a dramatic headland at Bandon Dunes Resort, featuring mile after mile of exposed Pacific coastline and some of the most uninterrupted ocean views in American golf. Designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, the course embraces a minimalist links philosophy with expansive fairways, firm fescue conditions, and natural contours shaped by wind and terrain. Every hole offers an ocean view, while cliffside greens and constantly changing coastal winds create a wildly dynamic playing experience.

Oregon · Course 6

Bandon Preserve

Holes: 13
Par: 39
Yards: 1,445
Est.: 2012

Bandon Preserve is a 13-hole par-3 course at Bandon Dunes Resort that showcases sweeping Pacific Ocean views across massive coastal dunes and cliffside terrain. Designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, the routing embraces natural contours, firm fescue playing surfaces, and creative shot-making while encouraging fast, walking-only rounds. Though shorter in length, the course delivers the same links-style philosophy and dramatic scenery that define the Bandon Dunes experience.

Oregon · Course 7

Shorty's

Holes: 19
Par: 54
Yards: 1,500
Est.: 2024

Shorty’s is the newest short course at Bandon Dunes Resort, delivering a playful and highly strategic par-3 experience carved into the rugged coastal landscape overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Designed by Rod Whitman, the course blends natural dune movement, firm fescue conditions, and creative green complexes into a casual yet thoughtfully crafted routing that encourages multiple loops and relaxed match play. Inspired by classic short courses from golf’s early era, Shorty’s emphasizes fun, shot-making variety, and walkable links golf in a laid-back setting.

Trip Packages at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort

Starting points. Everything is built around your dates, group size, and the courses you want to play.

Bandon Dunes – Complete Links Pilgrimage

From $4,593 per golfer

A full Bandon trip built around five nights on property and five rounds across the main 18-hole courses: Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes, Bandon Trails, Old Macdonald, and Sheep Ranch. Ideal for groups that want enough time for caddies, replays, the Punchbowl, and at least one short-course loop without rushing the travel days.

All golf and lodging taxes and fees included. Excludes flights, airport transfers, and caddies. Rates subject to change.

Bandon Dunes – Long Weekend Core Courses

A shorter Bandon itinerary for groups that want the marquee experience without a full week away. Build the trip around three or four nights, prioritize Pacific Dunes, Bandon Dunes, Sheep Ranch, and one additional 18-hole course, then add Bandon Preserve or Shorty’s if the arrival or replay window works.

Bandon Dunes – Short Course & Replay Add-On

An add-on structure for groups that want to round out the trip with Bandon Preserve, Shorty’s, the Punchbowl, and replay opportunities. This works especially well for arrival days, departure days, or groups that want a lighter afternoon after walking 18.

What to Expect at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort

Why visit

Bandon is for golfers who want the trip to feel like a true pilgrimage. The resort stacks five nationally ranked 18-hole courses with two short courses in one remote coastal setting, so a group can unpack once and play a completely different style of links golf each day. Pacific Dunes and Bandon Dunes deliver the dramatic seaside holes, Bandon Trails moves through dunes, meadow, and forest, Old Macdonald channels classic template golf, Sheep Ranch brings nonstop ocean exposure, and the short courses add a more casual replay option. The experience is walking-first, caddie-friendly, and intentionally low on distractions, making it one of the best pure buddies-trip destinations in golf.

Accommodations

Bandon Dunes offers on-property lodging ranging from single and double rooms at The Lodge, The Inn, Lily Pond, Round Lake, and Chrome Lake to larger four-bedroom options such as Grove Cottages and Lodge suites. Staying on property is the cleanest way to build the trip because tee times, dining, shuttles, and post-round replay plans all revolve around the resort.

Resort amenities

Bandon Dunes is built to keep golfers on property from arrival through departure. The resort includes multiple restaurants and bars, golf shops, caddie services, club shipping and rental support, instruction, a practice center, Charlotte’s, the Punchbowl putting course, massage services, and 24-hour on-property shuttle transportation.

Seven links courses
Caddie program
Punchbowl putting course
Practice Center and Charlotte’s
24-hour on-property shuttle

Four-bedroom king cottages with common areas, built for groups that want shared space and a more private base while staying on property.

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$1,200

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Plan Your Trip to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort

Getting there

The closest commercial airport is Southwest Oregon Regional Airport in North Bend (OTH), about 35 minutes from the resort, though flight options are limited. Eugene Airport (EUG) is a common choice at roughly 2.5 hours away, while Medford (MFR) is about 3 hours and Portland (PDX) is about 4.5 hours. Most groups rent a car or book private ground transportation; once on property, Bandon’s shuttle system handles resort movement.

Best time to visit: May through October is the strongest overall window, with June through September typically offering the driest and most predictable weather. Spring and fall can be excellent value periods with classic coastal conditions, while winter brings lower rates and bigger weather risk.
Who it's best for: Bucket-list buddies trips, serious links golfers, caddie-first groups, and anyone who wants a golf-only resort experience with minimal off-property distractions.
Location: 57744 Round Lake Road, Bandon, Oregon 97411, USA
Nearest airport: Southwest Oregon Regional (OTH)
Trip style: Resort
Best for: Links golf enthusiasts, Bucket-list buddies trips, Walking golfers, Caddie-first groups

Frequently Asked Questions about Bandon Dunes Golf Resort

How many courses are at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort?

Bandon Dunes has seven distinct links courses: five 18-hole courses — Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes, Bandon Trails, Old Macdonald, and Sheep Ranch — plus two short courses, the 13-hole Bandon Preserve and 19-hole Shorty’s.

What is the best airport for Bandon Dunes?

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH) in North Bend is the closest commercial airport, about 35 minutes from the resort. Eugene Airport (EUG) is a common alternative with more flight options and is roughly 2.5 hours away; Medford is about 3 hours and Portland is about 4.5 hours.

Do you need to stay on property to play Bandon Dunes?

You do not always need to stay on property, but resort guests have the strongest access to the tee sheet and the overall experience is much easier when lodging, dining, shuttles, and replays are all coordinated through the resort.

Are carts available at Bandon Dunes?

Bandon Dunes is walking-only for most guests. Riding carts are generally limited to guests with a permanent disability, must be arranged in advance with documentation, and require a caddie to assist with navigation.

Should we take caddies at Bandon Dunes?

Caddies are not mandatory for every guest, but they are highly recommended. The courses are walking-first, weather and wind matter, and a good caddie can make a big difference with lines, club selection, and pace.

How long should a Bandon Dunes golf trip be?

Four to six nights is the sweet spot for most groups. That gives you time to play the five main 18-hole courses, add Bandon Preserve or Shorty’s, and build in replays without turning the trip into a race.

When is the best time to visit Bandon Dunes?

May through October is the best overall window, with June through September generally bringing the driest weather. Shoulder seasons can still be excellent for value and availability, but groups should be ready for wind, rain, and fast-changing coastal conditions.

Which Bandon Dunes courses should first-time groups prioritize?

For a first trip, most groups should try to play all five 18-hole courses if time allows. If you have to prioritize, Pacific Dunes, Bandon Dunes, Sheep Ranch, and Old Macdonald usually anchor the itinerary, with Bandon Trails adding a very different inland walk through dunes, meadow, and forest.

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