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Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
Bandon, Oregon, United States · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Mike Keiser opened Bandon Dunes on the Oregon coast in 1999 with a David McLay Kidd links, then grew the house from 69 rooms and one course into six walking links and 210 rooms. KemperSports runs the resort under Keiser's line: Golf As It Was Meant to Be. USGA championships have followed the dunes south of Bandon.
- 210 rooms
- Opened 1999
- Architect: David McLay Kidd
About Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
- David McLay Kidd designed the original 1999 course; the resort now lists six championship links plus three short courses.
- Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint is eight miles away; the Coquille River Light is six.
- Guests walk with caddies: the house still sells golf as a walking game.
History
Founded by Mike Keiser, Bandon Dunes opened in 1999 with its first course designed by David McLay Kidd and has since expanded to six links courses. The resort is managed by KemperSports and is celebrated for its commitment to "Golf As It Was Meant to Be," emphasizing the traditions of the game. It has grown from a single course and 69 rooms into 210 rooms and a USGA championship venue on the Oregon coast.
The setting
8 miles from Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint. 6 miles from Coquille River Light.
Restaurants and bars
- McKee's Pub — Bar
Experiences
- Bandon Dunes Cup — Two-person team event over three days on four 18-hole championship courses, using fourball, scramble and foursomes formats.
- Bandon Dunes Solstice — Endurance event of 72 holes of links golf in one day from sunrise to sunset for 140 participants.
- Bandon Dunes Links Championship — Competitive four-ball tournament over consecutive 36-hole days on four different 18-hole links courses.
- Fall Match Play — Annual match play event welcoming 48 teams, with six flights based on team handicaps and 9-hole matches.
- Bandon Dunes golf courses — Six courses on the sand dunes near Bandon, Oregon, including Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes, Bandon Trails, Bandon Preserve, Sheep Ranch and Shorty's.
Amenities
- Six championship golf links courses and three short courses
- Professional caddie services for a walking-only experience
- Diverse dining options including McKee’s Pub and The Forge
- Wellness center with massage, sauna, and fitness facilities
- Complimentary resort-wide guest shuttles
- Extensive hiking trails and freshwater fishing at Round Lake
- Spa
- Hot tub
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