Why would you want to rush through this?
People often ask us how long their Bandon Dunes Golf Vacation should be, and our immediate answer is always, “as long as possible.” Unlike other golf resorts, you could literally spend weeks playing Bandon Dunes’ three spectacular golf courses (plus some of its secret holes) without a hint of boredom creeping in.
The unfortunate reality for most of us is that we have a limited window for our golf getaways. The good news, however, is that a proper Bandon Dunes golf vacation can be experienced in days, not weeks, although you do need to budget a minimum amount of time to avoid missing any of its many charms, or worse, rushing through them. Read more →
While no one would take a Bandon Dunes Golf Vacation just for its epicurean offerings, Bandon Dunes has dining options to suit almost any taste and budget. Unlike some remote golf destination locations, however,this resort has a reasonable restaurant pricing policy.
If you’re like most players on a Bandon Dunes golf vacation, you’ll fortify yourself for a full day on the links with the First Tee Buffet at the Gallery Restaurant in the Lodge at Bandon Dunes, the best place to eat at the resort. Read more →
Checking Bandon Dunes weather for an upcoming trip or to help you plan one? We’ve got you covered.
First, if you’re heading out there soon, check out the current conditions and five-day Bandon Dunes weather forecast below:
But keep in mind, the best way I know how to describe Bandon Dunes weather is, “predictably unpredictable.”
The weather out here can change, and change back, hour by hour. So, this is one of those places where it’s best to plan for swings in temperature and precipitation.
Now, if you’re looking for general information and averages to help plan a trip, keep reading. Read more →
Our Bandon Dunes golf vacation book contains tips from owner Mike Keiser (center) and architects Bill Coore (left), David McLay Kidd (right) and Tom Doak.
Even before the opening of Bandon Trails, we felt that a Bandon Dunes Golf Vacation was something every serious golfer should experience. Now that there are three courses to choose from (and a fourth on the way), understanding the main differences between them is more important than ever.
Who is better to explain these subtleties than the architects themselves? Included in our recently published insider’s guide, called Planning the Ultimate Bandon Dunes Golf Vacation, are never-before-published interviews with the architects of all three of Bandon Dunes Resort’s courses. Here’s an excerpt from Bill Coore, co-architect (with Ben Crenshaw) of Bandon Trails: Read more →
Bandon Crossings will be an inland and inexpensive alternative on a Bandon Dunes golf vacation.
Less than a month from today, there will be a new golf course to play on a Bandon Dunes Golf Vacation, but it’s not located at the Bandon Dunes Resort.
In fact, the only thing Bandon Crossings has in common with Bandon Dunes, besides its proximity to the center of town (it is five miles south, whereas the resort is slightly north), is its builder, Tony Russell, who was part of the crew that worked on all three of the resort’s courses. Read more →
Pac Dunes's No. 2 kicks off an amazing stretch.
Holes two, three and four at the powerhouse Pacific Dunes comprise the best three-hole stretch to play on a Bandon Dunes Golf Vacation, and they may well be the best three-hole stretch on the planet.
Two, a short par four that plays longer due to the prevailing headwind, will challenge every bit of shot accuracy you can muster. From a dramatically elevated tee box, you must thread a drive into its tight fairway while avoiding the devilish pot bunker located smack dab in the middle of it. Read more →
Ready the raingear from November to April.
Being properly prepared for a Bandon Dunes Golf Vacation can mean the difference between a, memorable, golf experience of a lifetime and a collection of regretful would-haves, could-haves and should-haves.
First, keep in mind that Bandon Dunes is not a place of extreme temperatures; you’re unlikely to freeze or fry there. In summer, average high temperatures barely reach 70, and in winter, rarely dip below 40.
So, if you like to play in shorts, bring a couple pairs, but if you forget them or have knobby knees, rest assured that you’ll never be uncomfortable in pants on a Bandon Dunes golf vacation. As the evenings can get chilly, a thin wool sweater will likely come in handy, but Bandon Dunes is the opposite of formal, so don’t bother with a sports coat unless that’s your style. Jeans and flip-flops are common everywhere but on the golf courses. Read more →
