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Bandon Dunes Golf Resort

Bandon, Oregon, USA

Facts checked as of Oct 25, 2026 (PT)

Official site

Why it's here

Five 18-hole courses on Golf Digest's America's 100 Greatest Public Courses 2025-26, including No. 2 Pacific Dunes. All are walking only.

The courses

Majors & big events

None.

Not a major-championship host; included on ranking.

Who can play

Public. Resort guests pay less. Day guests can book April to mid-November more than 21 days ahead only at the premium day-guest rate (after 10 a.m., up to a year out).

Green fees

USD · 2026 (same rate on all five 18-hole courses) · as of Oct 25, 2026
Course / feeRate
Resort guest: Jan / Feb / Mar$130 / $175 / $225
Resort guest: Apr / May$260 / $340
Resort guest: Jun–Sep$375
Resort guest: Oct / Nov / Dec$340 / $225 / $130
Resort guest same-day replay (Jun–Sep)$190
Day guest: Jun–Sep$425
Premium day guest (booked >21 days out): Jun–Sep$475
Day guest: Jan / Dec$180
Bandon Preserve & Shorty's$60–$125

Stay-and-play

No stay required, but resort guests pay $50 less than day guests and get a half-price same-day replay. Golf-only deposits are non-refundable inside 90 days. Lodging ranges shown on the official booking form: The Lodge $160–$2,300, The Inn $160–$510, Chrome Lake $250–$860, Round Lake $250–$600, Lily Pond $250–$510, Grove Cottages $1,200–$2,300.

What's included

On-property shuttle. Juniors under 22 play free with a paying adult from Mother's Day weekend to July 31.

Caddies & tipping

Encouraged, not required. $125 per bag per round plus gratuity, paid to the caddie directly. A recommended tip amount isn't published.

Dress code

Appropriate casual golf attire; soft spikes only; denim discouraged on the courses.

When to go

Peak rates run June–September ($375 resort guest). The lowest rates are in December–January ($130). There's no official weather guidance (the resort refers guests to weather.com).

Getting there

Southwest Oregon Regional (OTH, North Bend) 35 min; Eugene (EUG) 2.5 hrs; Medford (MFR) 3 hrs; Portland (PDX) 4.5 hrs.

Golf day cost

$130–$500 per golfer per round as a resort guest: January green fee alone, up to June–September $375 + caddie $125 (tip extra, amount not published). Day guests pay $50–$100 more.

Computed from published components; excludes lodging, tax and caddie tip.

"Golf day cost" is computed only from published fees for one round for one golfer (green fee, plus caddie and recommended tip where published). It leaves out lodging, taxes, food and transfers. Where a figure isn't published, we show Unknown rather than estimate.

Insider notes

  • A second round the same day costs about half (the replay rate). Many guests play 36 holes a day.

  • Day guests booking more than 21 days ahead in season pay the premium rate. Staying on site is cheaper per round.

  • Every course is walking only, so plan for a caddie or a carry bag.

Facts were checked against official resort, club and city websites, the Golf Digest rankings and the R&A Rules of Golf on Oct 25, 2026 (PT). Prices change; confirm on the official site before booking. No sponsorships or affiliate links.