Bandon Dunes: 10 things to know before you go
Perched on the rugged southern coast of Oregon, Bandon Dunes is widely regarded as one of the most extraordinary golf destinations in the world. The brainchild of developer Mike Keiser, this remote resort has redefined American links golf since opening in 1999. Inspired by the classic seaside courses of Scotland and Ireland, Bandon Dunes embraces the natural contours of the land, the power of the wind, and the poetry of the game at its purest. The resort boasts a number of distinctive courses—Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes, Bandon Trails, Old Macdonald, Sheep Ranch, and the 13-hole par-3 Bandon Preserve—each crafted by renowned architects like David McLay Kidd, Tom Doak, Bill Coore, and Ben Crenshaw. Walking is not just encouraged, it’s essential, reinforcing a connection to the landscape and the game’s traditions. What sets Bandon Dunes apart isn’t just the quality of the golf, but the spirit of the place. There’s a sense of pilgrimage here—of camaraderie forged through shared stories, stiff breezes, and well-struck shots silhouetted against the Pacific Ocean. For many, Bandon Dunes isn’t just a destination; it’s a revelation. A place that reminds you why you fell in love with golf in the first place.…
Rosapenna launches new ‘Tale of Two Toms’ summer tournament
Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort, in County Donegal, Ireland, has announced the launch of a new event for 2024, offering golfers the chance to play the beautiful St Patrick’s Links and the original Old Tom Morris Links. The inaugural ‘Tale of Two Toms’ tournament, has been named after two men who have had a significant and lasting impact on Rosapenna Golf Resort. The first – Old Tom Morris himself – visited Rosapenna in 1891 and was quick to see the vast potential in the coastline, staking out and shaping what would become the very first Rosapenna Links. The second Tom,…
Te Arai Links North completes New Zealand’s incredible line up
With the North Course at Te Arai Links joining the stupendous South and the stunning Tara Iti, this once deserted corner of New Zealand must now be considered one of world’s great golf destinations. It says much about the embarrassment of golfing riches along this spectacular coastline, an hour or so north of the capital Auckland, that ‘only’ having seven of the 18 holes feature the ocean could prompt some to think architect Tom Doak had drawn the the short straw when he was tasked with designing the North Course at Te Arai Links. While the South Course has views…
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort: Complete Guide to America’s Ultimate Golf Playground (2026)
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is one of the world’s great golf destinations, a remote stretch of Oregon coastline where pure, walk-only golf takes centre stage. With multiple links-style courses, dramatic Pacific views, and an experience built around the game itself, Bandon offers one of the finest and most immersive golf trips in America.…