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post #1 of 8
9/6/12 at 3:02pm
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Next summer, my wife and I will be going on vacation with her family to Oregon and I'm making it a point to make a bit of a side trip for my wife and I to play Bandon Dunes. We really can only afford to play once so my question is, which course? Right now I'm leaning towards either Bandon Dunes or Pacific Dunes, but still am unsure. For those who have played them, let me know what you think.

 

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post #2 of 8
9/6/12 at 8:24pm

Between those two I preferred Pacific Dunes.  I wouldn't rule out Old Macdonald either.  I was a big fan.  If you can do a 36 hole day you can have a chance to see 2 courses.  The replay rate is typically half of what the first play costs . . . if you're really ambitious, the third round is FREE.

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post #3 of 8
9/7/12 at 12:18am

I've been fortunate to play the four big courses there and I would tell you to play Pacific over Bandon.  Old MacDonald would be a close third and trails a distant forth. 
 

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post #4 of 8
9/7/12 at 1:04pm
You can't go wrong with any of the courses. First time through I would choose Bandon. Its right there at the lodge and has a great feel about it.
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post #5 of 8
9/7/12 at 10:15pm

Pacific Dunes, without question. They're all great and you can't go wrong with any of them. But Pacific is just a blast. Try to play two courses in one day and the second round is half priced. In order, IMO:

1. Pacific Dunes

2. Bandon Dunes

3. Bandon Trails

4. Old MacDonald

 

Old MacDonald is very different and interesting, and it has a couple of stunning views (see my avatar), but it would take a couple of rounds to  figure it out. I can't wait to go back and play the new par 3 course.

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post #6 of 8
9/13/12 at 3:22pm

Tough choice. Pacific is the most popualr, but any of them will be a great round. Try to chnage your plans to play all four.  Here is a photo tour of all four:

 

http://golfcourses.weebly.com/bandon-dunes-resort-bandon-oregon.html

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post #7 of 8
10/16/12 at 3:11pm

Like picking your favorite kid.  The good news is that you cannot make a bad choice.

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post #8 of 8
12/17/12 at 10:48pm
Just got back from my second trip to Bandon. My favorite is still the original. Loved Old Mac and it goes to #2 followed by Trails and then Pacific. I know Pacific is many people's favorite but it just doesn't fit my eye (and game). The preserve is a kick. Our group has already book edits 2013 trip.
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