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Bandon Preserve is not a throwaway short course. This practical 2026 review covers current green fees, walking-only logistics, aerification dates, and whether Bandon's 13-hole par-3 belongs near the center of your trip instead of tacked onto it.
Old Macdonald is the Bandon round for golfers who like width off the tee, chaos on the greens, and strategy that keeps poking you in the ribs. This practical 2026 review covers current green fees, walking-only logistics, caddie costs, aerification dates, and whether Old Mac is actually worth prioritizing.
Pacific Dunes is the Bandon course everybody wants to brag about first. This practical 2026 review covers current rates, the 21-day day-guest premium rule, walking-only logistics, caddie costs, and whether Tom Doak's ocean-front headliner deserves top billing on your trip.
Bandon Trails is the Bandon course for golfers who want more strategy, more variety, and less nonstop ocean flex. This practical 2026 review covers current fees, day-guest booking realities, walking-only logistics, caddie costs, and why Trails may be the most satisfying round at the resort.
Sheep Ranch is the Bandon course built to show off the Pacific without apologizing for it. This practical 2026 review covers current rates, caddie costs, booking rules, practice-range logistics, aeration dates, and whether the views justify the money.
Bandon Dunes is not just the course that started the resort. It is still one of the smartest first bookings on property if you want huge views, real wind decisions, and a cleaner introduction to Bandon's golf than the hype machine usually admits.
Bandon Dunes is the ultimate American golf pilgrimage. Here's what to expect, which courses to prioritize, and how to plan the perfect trip to the Oregon coast.
From Pebble Beach to Pinehurst, these are the 10 best public golf courses in the US that every golfer needs to play at least once.