[Kalen Braley]

I'm surprised to hear a few who don't seem quite satisifed with the resort food.  Sure its no fine dining, but its darn good food.

I suppose there are some out there who are just as discerning with thier dining choices as they are their golf choices.  That being the case, I'm guessing while the golf is top notch...the food is certainly in not up to the same world class standards. 

[Joe_Tucholski]

With regards to lodging off the resort or on the resort, the one trip I've made so far I ended up staying in town the night before golf and then the last night.  I was still able to book golf reservations well in advance with replays at different courses and during the summer it saved what I consider a significant dollar amount.  Sure it's inconvenient so if it's too inconvenient stay on the resort the whole time.

[Kevin Pallier]

The essence of the experience ? The courses.

[Jud_T]

Getting up and down on PD #6 and/or BT #14.  Making a scrambling par on PD #11 in a 40 mph gale... Playing Old Mac in high winds and enjoying the experience regardless of what your card says...Being first off and playing in 3 hours in no wind.  Having to take the shuttle back to the lodge to find the clubs that were supposed to meet you at Trails.  Trying to figure out which clubhouse serves which beers.  Playing 8 rounds in 5 days, being completely spent, yet pining for your next trip 2 weeks later...

[Andy Ryall]

Thanks for the feedback - I do recognize that 99% of the experience is the golf. ( "It's the golf, stupid!").    Looking forward to the challenges, the experience and planning the trip back.

Andy

[Ted Cahill]

Driving the green on BT#8- you don't have to be a bomber- and making your first ever eagle putt. Standing on PD #1 tee with sideways hail and you and the playing partner you just met don't even consider not teeing off.  The crowd at Bandon makes you feel normal re: your golf obsession.

[William_G]

Driving the green on BT#8- you don't have to be a bomber- and making your first ever eagle putt. Standing on PD #1 tee with sideways hail and you and the playing partner you just met don't even consider not teeing off.  The crowd at Bandon makes you feel normal re: your golf obsession.

+1

[Ted Cahill]

Driving the green on BT#8- you don't have to be a bomber- and making your first ever eagle putt. Standing on PD #1 tee with sideways hail and you and the playing partner you just met don't even consider not teeing off.  The crowd at Bandon makes you feel normal re: your golf obsession.

The words of a man getting pumped about the thought of his next trip!

Indeed, he is.  Looking forward to trying out my new basic motion chips & pitches on those fairways and greens.  And getting into your wallet..

[Michael Dugger]

Essence of the Bandon Experience, is the question...

Without a doubt you need to behold the vast fairway on the 6th hole at Pacific.

And pull your drive well left of the fairway bunker, after all there is a lot of room out there!

Then be faced with a 100 yd approach shot up over the big angry menacing bunker.

That shot is rarely executed and often your ball will bound over the narrow green, especially since you are attacking it from the completely wrong angle.

And your ball will run down the steep embankment towards the 2nd green.

From there a go at putting up the hill is often prudent, but don't be surprised if the ball doesn't crest the hill and comes back to your feet.

Try again only to hit it too hot and watch it go over the other side of the green and down into the hateful bunker again.

I've seen it happen too many times to count.  The look of disgust when walking off the green on this relatively short par 4 is quite "essential" to playing Pacific Dunes!!!

[Greg Tallman]

 When I had Mr. Marvin French's (founder of Pumpkin Ridge) bag, I took he and one of his buddy's out for just an hour or so to play a couple of holes back and forth and it was a real hoot - they said it was one of the most pleasant parts of their trip.  

How was Señor French's putter working that day? It's OK you can tell me. 

[Jim Tang]

The last time I was at Bandon, I played a sunset 18 with Jim Colton on Pacific Dunes.  It was just the two of us.  We played match play.  The match took less than 3 hours.  We were one of the few groups on the course.  The wind had died down, the sun hung low over the ocean, casting long shadows.

Since it was match play, I didn't worry about my score.  Instead, I just tried hitting good golf shots, and made sure I soaked up eveything; the dunes, the smell of the sea, the colors and hues at that time of day.

I lost the match, but I don't care.  That round, for me, anyway, pretty much sums up what golf at Bandon is all about.

[Tiger_Bernhardt]

Do not leave the property. That is the Bandon experience. If you do let it be to ride the coast and see the area. Play golf and love life. the best practice facility in America is there. Great everything.

[Michael Underwood]

I just returned from a four day six round visit to Bandon.  This was my fourth visit to Bandon (2005, 2007, 2010 & 2011).  I would suggest staying on property and playing as much golf as you can each day.  The food, beverage and lodging are good, but the golf is excellent.  We are already working on dates for a 2012 return!  Have a great time and make sure and get the breakfast wrap at the Pacific Grill.

[Will Lozier]

How was Señor French's putter working that day? It's OK you can tell me.  

Greg,

Monsieur French played quite well and rolled the rock with the proper weight very consistently - usually the most difficult task for a player to pull off given their unfamiliarity with fescue greens - making quite a few tough 15-20 footers.  If I recollect correctly, he fired a 76 at Trails in his first round and I think only failed to break 80 at PD (I think it was an 80 although he and his crew knew to play a matchplay format).  He was a treat to work for...invited me up for a round at Pumpkin Ridge any time which I have yet to take him up on.

Cheers

[Ian Andrew]

The 3rd round is free.
I played 54 the last day I was there.

I had a three club match at Trails to finish the day.

Play some golf with a short bag ... I've done that twice and recommend the experience.

[William_G]

is planning to come back to Bandon as your leaving 

[Dave McCollum]

Second the Bandon Fish Market and Alloro.  Take your caddies to the Fish Market, but first hit the bar across street.  Or better yet, let them pick the bar (but tell them to make sure the Fish Market stays open for you).  It's not the Dunvegan or a fancy seafood joint, but who cares?  It's Bandon.  Enjoy.  You're in golf heaven 

[Sean_A]

SWAG

If you are Michelinin' it than wine is terribly important and will likely at least double the cost of the cover you outlined.  We are now talking not far off £150 for two plus tip.

Ciao

[Jud_T]

FYI-

they allow wine corkage for a reasonable fee...We shipped a bunch out.  One guy brought a 5 liter bottle that we had with pizza one night during our evening dice game at the Lodge....

[rjsimper]

The 3rd round is free.
I played 54 the last day I was there.

I had a three club match at Trails to finish the day.

Play some golf with a short bag ... I've done that twice and recommend the experience.

We played holes 37+ at Bandon Dunes with one club, and then jumped from 6 to 11 at Pacific. The rangers did not like that.

[JC Jones]

FYI-

they allow wine corkage for a reasonable fee...We shipped a bunch out.  One guy brought a 5 liter bottle that we had with pizza one night during our evening dice game at the Lodge....

This is what bridges the gap between this Spartan and that Wolverine.  A love of golf, dice, good libation and peasant food.

[William_G]

FYI-

they allow wine corkage for a reasonable fee...We shipped a bunch out.  One guy brought a 5 liter bottle that we had with pizza one night during our evening dice game at the Lodge....

second that if wine is your thing, as it is for me, then bringing your own is the way to go....FWIW you can buy excellent wine locally @ Tiffany's 5 minutes away from the resort...they have an excellent selection of many wines that I have in my cellar at reasonable prices, yes it is fairly crazy but any wine dude will not be disappointed

now back to the golf

[Bill_McBride]

FYI-

they allow wine corkage for a reasonable fee...We shipped a bunch out.  One guy brought a 5 liter bottle that we had with pizza one night during our evening dice game at the Lodge....

This is what bridges the gap between this Spartan and that Wolverine.  A love of golf, dice, good libation and peasant food.

"Peasant food?".  Like pease porridge?

[JC Jones]

Are you listening to nursery rhymes again?  I thought we talked about this.

[Ryan Farrow]

The last time I was at Bandon, I played a sunset 18 with Jim Colton on Pacific Dunes.  It was just the two of us.  We played match play.  The match took less than 3 hours.  We were one of the few groups on the course.  The wind had died down, the sun hung low over the ocean, casting long shadows.

Since it was match play, I didn't worry about my score.  Instead, I just tried hitting good golf shots, and made sure I soaked up eveything; the dunes, the smell of the sea, the colors and hues at that time of day.

I lost the match, but I don't care.  That round, for me, anyway, pretty much sums up what golf at Bandon is all about.

Jim, I played my brother in a match... both using the same caddie... 2nd round of the day at Bandon Dunes, our last round of the trip... It was probably the 1st time I actually played straight up, match play. I always try and get my brother to do it but he loves to count his strokes... anyways, we played for a shirt at the pro shop... had a hell of a match going untill I put one down the cliff, over the green on 16...... it was all downhill from there.

Like you, I lost, but its something i will never forget.... golf in its purest form.

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