# of Bandon Trips Thread

[DeNinny]

[quote name='teckneeklyperfect' timestamp='1407178984' post='9855501']
I get no love
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Hey I just put up a Hall of Shame list and you're on it.

Tough love, golfwrx style?

[Swingem]

[quote name='DeNinny' timestamp='1415853121' post='10439063']
[quote name='wholeinwon ' timestamp='1415844141' post='10438267']
Coming from Alberta Canada I've taken 4 trips...

1st trip was March 2012- played 6 rounds (4 days)
2nd trip April 2013- played 8 rounds (5 days)
3rd trip December 2013- played 8 rounds (5 days)
4th trip November 2014 (last week)- played 6 rounds (4 days)

4 trips, 28 rounds, next trip booked in March 2015!!

Favourite courses in order:

[b]1a. Pacific[/b]- love the uniqueness of the Back 9 with only 2 Par 4's, #11 is the best Par 3 I've ever played, #10-14 is the best stretch of holes on the property.
[b]1b. Bandon[/b]- #4 is one of the best uses of the ocean backdrop you'll see anywhere. #16 is one of the best risk/reward par 4's in the world. Has a few more underwhelming holes than Pacific in my opinion (#2, #10, #18 come to mind)
[b]1c. Trails[/b]- I always describe this as "the best[b] [i]golf[/i][/b] course on the property" It does a masterful job using the natural landscape and is really a stunning layout. Standing alone I think this is a top 25 golf course in the country, it gets overshadowed by the other which isn't a bad thing...hidden gem. Best view of the property near #14 tee.
[b]1d- Old Mac[/b]- I personally love it, but I've played with many people who skip it during their trip, which in my opinion is a shame. It's such a tribute to links golf and something you can't find in a lot of places outside of Great Britain. I love the course and make sure I always play it every trip.

The [b]Preserve [/b]is the best par 3 course in the world (sorry Augusta). To be able to play with 4-8 buddies and have KPs, skins, sink huge breaking putts, get short sided in a bunker, and then putt down #13 is something you can't find anywhere else! Absolute the most fun you can have with a golf bag strapped to your back on the property...

Which brings me to the [b]Punchbowl[/b]! What a genius idea this is!! Games that follow the 18 hole putting course often wind up with a throwback to your younger days on the putting green picking holes at random seeing how crazy you can get! I've never heard more laughs, more cheers and jeers than I have spending a few hours on the Pb. Not to mention the servers come out the green and serve you drinks...

If you've never been I can't recommend it enough!
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wholeinone thanks for the write up! If I could have an every day course it would be Trails. We split hairs about our favorite. I love them all!

I need to get on the Sheep Ranch one day.

New out of country leader in the house. 11/12/14. His name is wholeinone.
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Pretty much agree with Wholinwon's rankings, but depending on the my mood I might flip Trails for Bandon on that list. For me Trails is that good.

Played the Preserve once but don't have plans to play it again.

Yes DeNinny, you do need to get out to Sheep Ranch at least once. We've spent the first day of our trip out there the last three years. A truly unique experience and I can't imagine that there's anything else like it in the world, or that it will last forever.

Really looking forward to the punch bowl on this years trip.

We just started planning for our trip in February, so just getting started with the longest four months of the year. Feb can't get here soon enough.

[TheDailyDuffer]

Trails is the best course in the PNW...it's criminally underrated especially now that C&C worked out the kinks.

[DeNinny]

[quote name='Bottlenosedolphin' timestamp='1415901526' post='10441411']
Trails is the best course in the PNW...it's criminally underrated especially now that C&C worked out the kinks.
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Yeah it is the epitome of PNW golf. You get everything this area has to offer for golf in one single course.

I need to get out there after the makeover.

[Edaw68]

[quote name='DeNinny' timestamp='1415904211' post='10441599']
[quote name='Bottlenosedolphin' timestamp='1415901526' post='10441411']
Trails is the best course in the PNW...it's criminally underrated especially now that C&C worked out the kinks.
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Yeah it is the epitome of PNW golf. You get everything this area has to offer for golf in one single course.

I need to get out there after the makeover.
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Agree, Trails is great. My personal ranking is Pacific Dunes first, then a tie between the other 3. I'm guessing my preference will change based on whichever one I played last....all four are fantastic.

[njlam]

Just got back from my14th trip where I played all 4 courses once (1st time playing BT in five years), the Preserve twice and the Punchbowl onice

This brings my total to 48 rounds (if you count the Sheep Ranch (2x) and the Preserve (6x) and Punchbowl (1x) since the resort opened in 1999).

Had one day of light rain (OM) and three days of 60 degrees and sunny (BD/BT/PD/TP/PB). Loved them all, and am glad BT is back in the rotation.

[spud3]

Great weather can definitely be had in the off season. ^^^^

I'm heading down the last weekend of Feb. Trying to avoid thinking about it, actually. I did buy a couple things at Red Tail last weekend for the trip, though...

[buzlin]

Just booked our third trip for the end of April, 3 nights, 5 rounds. It's an 8 hour drive for us from NorCal. So excited I may just throw up! Haven't been when the days were this long, so looking forward to time at the Punchbowl (never played), the Preserve, and general hanging out.

[Edaw68]

2nd trip planned for January. 4 nights, six rounds. Will bring my total rounds to 12.

[2putttom]

[quote name='Edaw68' timestamp='1419485416' post='10639929']
2nd trip planned for January. 4 nights, six rounds. Will bring my total rounds to 12.
[/quote]Take lots of pics and post em' here.

[Matt J]

First trip coming up the first week of January. I've got three or four days I could go and am thinking I'll watch the weather before pulling the trigger. How do you guys find the availability during the low season? Will I have a problem getting a tee time?

[ws6]

That is what I do, I watch the weather and call the day before. I have never had a problem getting a time. They do close one of the courses each day for maintenance this time of year, so you may not get your first choice.

[Matt J]

Cool. Thanks!

[ws6]

You are welcome, play well.

[palmer55]

Heading to Bandon on Jan. 19 for 5 rounds in 3 days; this will be my 2nd trip in 2 years. I live in SC and catch a lot of grief from my golfing buddies for going to Oregon to play golf. Heck, it is like a pilgrimage for me.

[DeNinny]

[quote name='palmer55' timestamp='1420757921' post='10711543']
Heading to Bandon on Jan. 19 for 5 rounds in 3 days; this will be my 2nd trip in 2 years. I live in SC and catch a lot of grief from my golfing buddies for going to Oregon to play golf. Heck, it is like a pilgrimage for me.
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If Bandon were in SC I would definitely go there less and definitely that would be a pilgrimage, but if money were no object it would be a regular visit. It's a bucket list place to play at the very least.

[ws6]

Are you coming in a group or solo?

[palmer55]

I will be solo.

[ws6]

That is hardcore, well done and play well.

[palmer55]

[quote name='ws6' timestamp='1420812670' post='10714759']
That is hardcore, well done and play well.
[/quote]I am at that point in my anticipation that I am checking the Bandon weather 4 to 6 times a day and looking at the web cams a bunch. Hooked on Bandon!

[2putttom]

[quote name='palmer55' timestamp='1420937353' post='10724167']
[quote name='ws6' timestamp='1420812670' post='10714759']
That is hardcore, well done and play well.
[/quote]I am at that point in my anticipation that I am checking the Bandon weather 4 to 6 times a day and looking at the web cams a bunch. Hooked on Bandon!
[/quote]Question palmer55, How are you shipping your clubs?

[palmer55]

[quote name='2putttom' timestamp='1420994911' post='10726933']
[quote name='palmer55' timestamp='1420937353' post='10724167']
[quote name='ws6' timestamp='1420812670' post='10714759']
That is hardcore, well done and play well.
[/quote]I am at that point in my anticipation that I am checking the Bandon weather 4 to 6 times a day and looking at the web cams a bunch. Hooked on Bandon!
[/quote]Question palmer55, How are you shipping your clubs?
[/quote]i am flying Southwest Airlines; they will be "flying" with me.

[ws6]

What airport are you flying to?

[palmer55]

[quote name='ws6' timestamp='1421011915' post='10728329']
What airport are you flying to?
[/quote]flying into Portland.

[ws6]

Killer Burger on Broadway in Eugene is a good food break on the journey. VooDoo donuts is a mecca spot too.

[JLo_73]

7 trips and 25 rounds. Lived in the Bay Area prior to So Cal and it was so easy with direct flight from SFO. Going back in March for 1st trip in 3 years with 12 guys and playing 6 rounds over 4 days including travel. Really looking forward to it. For those, who have played the Preserve, would you suggest playing it over trying to squeeze in 1 more round on our last day. Going to be tight to get to airport. Can't wait!!!!!!

[DeNinny]

[quote name='J LO ' timestamp='1421036290' post='10730501']
7 trips and 25 rounds. Lived in the Bay Area prior to So Cal and it was so easy with direct flight from SFO. Going back in March for 1st trip in 3 years with 12 guys and playing 6 rounds over 4 days including travel. Really looking forward to it. For those, who have played the Preserve, would you suggest playing it over trying to squeeze in 1 more round on our last day. Going to be tight to get to airport. Can't wait!!!!!!
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7 trips is great for out of state. Nice!

Preserve is worth at least one round if you have not played it and you have played all the other courses already. It's such a cool par 3 course. It's perfect for a short round.

[DeNinny]

[quote name='J LO ' timestamp='1421036290' post='10730501']
7 trips and 25 rounds. Lived in the Bay Area prior to So Cal and it was so easy with direct flight from SFO. Going back in March for 1st trip in 3 years with 12 guys and playing 6 rounds over 4 days including travel. Really looking forward to it. For those, who have played the Preserve, would you suggest playing it over trying to squeeze in 1 more round on our last day. Going to be tight to get to airport. Can't wait!!!!!!
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Preserve is a great way to finish a trip and definitely should be played at least once.

Have a great trip!

[mallrat]

Anyone going to be down there Feb. 22nd - 24th?

[oregongolf]

[quote name='mallrat' timestamp='1421961204' post='10799315']
Anyone going to be down there Feb. 22nd - 24th?
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I'll be there Feb. 19-22 with a 12 man group.