Old Macdonald
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- 6,883yds
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 2010
- Access
- Resort
- Design
- Modern
History
Old Macdonald, the fourth course at Bandon Dunes Resort designed by Tom Doak and Jim Urbina and opened in 2010, is a deliberate tribute to C.B. Macdonald's template hole philosophy. Doak assembled classic template types — Redan, Eden, Short, Biarritz, Alps, and others — across a dramatic hilltop site with sweeping Pacific Ocean views, creating what amounts to a museum of great strategic golf. The massive rollicking greens reward bump-and-run approaches and creative chip shots. Its bold old-fashioned aesthetic makes it stand apart from its companion courses at the resort.
Signature Hole
5th 'Leven', par 5, 604 yards — a massive triple-template par-5 with three distinct landing zones and a towering links-style green
In the context of the top 100
Where this course sits against every ranked course on the list.
Frequently asked questions
Is Old Macdonald public or private?
Old Macdonald is a resort course, open to resort guests and the public; tee times are usually booked through the resort.
Who designed Old Macdonald?
Old Macdonald was designed by Tom Doak & Jim Urbina and opened in 2010.
Where does Old Macdonald rank among the top golf courses in America?
Old Macdonald ranks #61 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 Old Macdonald?
The signature hole at Old Macdonald is the 5th 'Leven', par 5, 604 yards — a massive triple-template par-5 with three distinct landing zones and a towering links-style green.