We had 2 groups of our members who just got back from Bandon.  They raved about the golf but said everything else was bad, poor food, poor service, just not what you would expect.  Has anyone else heard or expierenced this?  They all liked Pacific the best btw.

Been there multiple times, usually with groups in tow, and I've scarcely encountered a problem with staff, service, food (too much of latter, as portions are vast!). Rooms are designed for guys, and so there's not enough space for hanging out clothes; also, the bathroom lighting is awful so shaving and (I'm told) make-up are difficult. Also, there's not much space for drying out your rain gear at night. Otherwise, I can't think of a reason to complain or find it lacking.

Nick....where are your members from?

For whatever reason I wasn't overly impressed by the food at the restaurants.  However the food they serve at the "halfway" houses was awesome.  The chicken bacon ranch wraps blow any hotdog of the face of the Earth.  I'm tempted to say it was on par with the golf.  Honestly I still talk about it all the time.  I must have ate 10 of them in two days.  We didn't stay at the resort so I cannot comment on the service.  

  I thought everything was terrific with only one curiosity.

After a mediocre massage from a talkative 45 year old woman,  I entered the men's shower located virtually adjacent to the massage room where three or four other men were showering. Instead of heading off in a different direction she followed into the  shower area and simply conversed with all the naked men while we cleansed.

The next night was the same scenario except she was already talking with a group of showering men when I arrived.

I didn't bother to question management as I simply didn't want to be the one to spoil her little gig. I always wondered what the situation was in the ladies locker room.

That's exactly the kind of press that will keep Bandon great.
If they ever get raves about the food and service be prepared for the six hour round crowd.
Please tell me they don't have a spa.

Jeff:

   See above.

      Gene          

Bandon doesn't have a drying room?  If not it is a major oversight for a seaside golf resort in the neck of the woods.

BTW  For the prices this place charges the rooms, food and service should be very good.

Ciao

Sean

I find that odd.  I'm from a foodie town (NYC), and I think the food there is fantastic.  The service is better than I get at the Four Seasons.  They will literally do anything you request.

Nick

Not sure which Bandon your friends went to, but I have been there twice now, the last time two weeks ago, and I found nothing of the sort in your description.

This is the premier golfing destination in the US now and I haven't found anything negative about it, other than it's hard to get to!

After a mediocre massage from a talkative 45 year old woman...

Gene,

Why fly across the country when most of us can get that at home?  

Just thought of two things:
1.  They overcharged us for our 2nd round on the same day.  Took about 10 seconds to remedy, but make sure your bill is correct.  

2.  You'll get a kick out of the wake up call.  I won't ruin the surprise, but let's just not say it's the old two rings and a dial tone.

Lasty, I really sugggest you try to get into town for some food.  For a casual meal, there's a pizza place in town on the E side of US101 that had a LOT of Bandon golfers whenever we visited.  I also highly recommend the blue fish and chip place on the waterfront, or the place next door that will help you catch a crab and they'll cook it for you.

been there 3 times now and never had any problems