And no one but a masochist walks 13 to 14 (but I accept that as a criticism of the course).
Having never made it to Bandon, could you please explain this statement? Does this mean everyone who plays it is a masochist? Or is there another option? Or have I missed something and outed myself as a terrible noob? Thanks.
There is a fairly long uphill green to tee transition there.
The resort started providing a cart to ferry people for that transition fairly soon after the course opened after getting complaints.
The most masochistic part of the walk is that the resort has neglected to keep the path free of fallen trees since starting the ferry.
In my experience, it is quicker to walk than to take the cart even when you have to lift your push cart over the fallen tree or perhaps trees.