Pacific Dunes
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- 6,633yds
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 2001
- Access
- Resort
- Design
- Modern
History
Pacific Dunes, designed by Tom Doak and opened in 2001 as the second course at Bandon Dunes Resort on the Oregon coast, is considered by many to be the finest new course built in the 21st century. Doak used the spectacular clifftop site above the Pacific Ocean with breathtaking imagination — seven holes run along the oceanside bluffs while the remainder weave through towering sand dunes. The course plays as a pure links, with firm turf, capricious winds, and a premium on creativity. It debuted on Golf Digest's Top 100 at No. 17 in 2001 and has remained firmly in the top 20 ever since.
Signature Hole
11th hole, par 3, 137 yards — a short wind-dependent par-3 on the Pacific Ocean cliff edge with a green falling away on three sides
In the context of the top 100
Where this course sits against every ranked course on the list.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pacific Dunes public or private?
Pacific Dunes is a resort course, open to resort guests and the public; tee times are usually booked through the resort.
Who designed Pacific Dunes?
Pacific Dunes was designed by Tom Doak and opened in 2001.
Where does Pacific Dunes rank among the top golf courses in America?
Pacific Dunes ranks #19 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 Pacific Dunes?
The signature hole at Pacific Dunes is the 11th hole, par 3, 137 yards — a short wind-dependent par-3 on the Pacific Ocean cliff edge with a green falling away on three sides.