Bandon Trails
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- 6,765yds
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 2005
- Access
- Resort
- Design
- Modern
History
Bandon Trails, the third course at Bandon Dunes Resort designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw and opened in 2005, is different from its siblings — carved through native heathland rather than along the Pacific coast. Traversing a mix of forest, meadow, and open heath, Trails feels like a Scottish heathland classic transplanted to Oregon. Its flowing fairways, dune-grass rough, and ground-hugging design philosophy create a course rewarding creative low runners and bump-and-run approaches. It has achieved independent rankings acclaim, appearing consistently among the five best resort courses in America.
Signature Hole
17th hole, par 3, 213 yards — a wind-exposed par-3 in the open heath with a sweeping view of the Pacific coastline
In the context of the top 100
Where this course sits against every ranked course on the list.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bandon Trails public or private?
Bandon Trails is a resort course, open to resort guests and the public; tee times are usually booked through the resort.
Who designed Bandon Trails?
Bandon Trails was designed by Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw and opened in 2005.
Where does Bandon Trails rank among the top golf courses in America?
Bandon Trails ranks #52 on our consensus ranking of America's 100 greatest golf courses, synthesized from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and GOLF Magazine.
What is the signature hole at Bandon Trails?
The signature hole at Bandon Trails is the 17th hole, par 3, 213 yards — a wind-exposed par-3 in the open heath with a sweeping view of the Pacific coastline.