
Oregon · West Coast
Bandon Dunes golf trips
Walking-only links golf on the Pacific — the purest pilgrimage in America.
- Best months
- Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- Ideal trip
- 3–5 nights
- Price level
- $$$$ · Top-shelf
- Walking
- Walking-friendly
- Fly into
- Southwest Oregon Regional (OTH) — ~30 min
Best golf courses in Bandon
Courses that travelling groups can play. Access rules change — we confirm every tee time.
Pacific Dunes
Resort / publicTom Doak's clifftop masterpiece and a fixture near the top of public rankings.
Bandon Dunes
Resort / publicDavid McLay Kidd's original that started it all.
Old Macdonald
Resort / publicDoak and Jim Urbina's tribute to C.B. Macdonald's template holes.
Bandon Trails
Resort / publicCoore & Crenshaw routing through dunes, meadow and forest.
Sheep Ranch
Resort / publicCoore & Crenshaw's bunkerless clifftop layout with a stunning stretch along the ocean.
Bandon Preserve
Resort / publicThirteen-hole par-3 course overlooking the Pacific — proceeds support conservation.
When to go golfing in Bandon
Summer brings firm conditions and northerly winds; fall is often the calmest. Winter is wet but deeply discounted and playable for hardy groups.
- Prime season
- June, July, August, September
- Best value
- May, October
- Avoid
- December, January
How much does a Bandon golf trip cost?
Typical per-person estimates for 4 nights with one round a day, before airfare. Your proposal is quoted for your exact dates and courses.
Value
$1,050–$1,900
4 rounds · per person
Premium
$2,100–$3,800
4 rounds · per person
Luxury
$4,200–$7,650
4 rounds · per person
Where to stay
- Resort lodge rooms and cottages (Chrome Lake, Lily Pond, Grove Cottages)
- Inn rooms in Bandon town for budget-minded groups
Off the course
- The Punchbowl putting course
- McKee's Pub
- Old Town Bandon
Getting there
- Southwest Oregon Regional (OTH) — ~30 min
- Eugene (EUG) — ~3 hr
- Portland (PDX) — ~4.5 hr
Bandon golf trip questions
Is Bandon Dunes walking only?
Yes. All courses are walking-only, with caddies available. Groups with mobility concerns should ask about the resort's accommodations in advance.
How far in advance should you book Bandon Dunes?
Peak summer and fall dates often book 9–12 months ahead for groups. Book lodging and tee times together through the resort or a concierge.
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