![]() McKee’s Pub is located a short walk from The Lodge and was my favorite place to eat and have a pint or glass of wine after the round. The Lodge holds The Gallery Restaurant, The Tufted Puffin Lounge and The Bunker Bar. There are several dining options at the resort. Remember that after parking your car in the lot, you will probably not venture from the resort during your stay as it is nicely self contained. They are a short walk to the Lodge, and the rest of the resort can be accessed via shuttle. I thoroughly enjoyed our quarters in the Lily Pond and would highly recommend them. The Grove consists of four bedroom cottages, Chrome Lake has twenty-one cottages with up and downstairs units, the Lily Pond buildings have affordable and comfortable two bedroom units, The Inn has thirty-nine individual rooms located near the 18th Green at Bandon Dunes, and The Lodge, which consists of single bedrooms and suites, is located at the center of the resort. There is an abundance of Lodging options at the Resort, which is nice. If you can fly private, well, let me know if you are passing through Portland so I can hitch a ride!Ĭontact the nice people at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort to coordinate a shuttle to and from the airport at Coos Bay. If you are going to pick up a connection into Coos Bay, then try to find a direct flight to San Francisco or Portland, with at least an hour or two layover, to minimize the impact of potential delays on the flight in. How often does one plane leave on time, nevermind two or three? While Matt may have been unlucky, I have heard of others who have found themselves in a similar situation. Imagine missing a chance to play the all world 13th at Pacific Dunes because a flight was missed.īandon is a four to five hour drive from Portland, so it may worth considering a direct flight into PDX, followed by a drive down to the resort. If you are travelling in by plane, then it may be wise to consider visiting in the high season, or the months immediately on either side, with the hopes of landing some decent weather. While the “off season” is certainly cheaper, it is much easier for an Oregon or Nor Cal resident to shrug it off if the weather is brutal enough to make the golf too difficult to handle. In making a decision about the best time to visit, I would recommend performing a thorough cost/benefit analysis. Skillful layering will allow you to stay dry and add on or peel off clothing as necessary throughout the round. Most of the water-proof pants that are made by top manufacturers will be comfortable enough to play in for your entire trip. On the ocean holes, a long sleeve top or light jacket will probably add to your comfort, while short sleeves will often suffice on the inland holes.ĭuring the spring, fall and winter, a really good rain suit is a grand idea. ![]() In the summer, you might be able to wear shorts, but pants will protect your skin from the wind. Since the wind, rain, and temperature can vary significantly over short periods of time, it is wise to pack a fairly heavy bag for Bandon with an assortment of clothing options for your stay. This is links golf, so wind is part of the experience, just be prepared.ġ6th flagstick at Bandon Dunes whipping in a 30 mph wind. During my visit, the first morning was calm, probably 10 to 20 mph, but the rest of the time it was 25 mph to 40 mph. ![]() Normally, however, expect to play with winds in the 10 mph to 30+ mph range. Calm periods are quite rare and apparently tend to occur around late September to early October. The most consistent element at Bandon is the wind, which is present all year round. The climate along the coast is fairly temperate, never too hot or too cold, although there is always the chance of snowfall in the winter or a heatwave in the summer. It is possible to get a wonderful long weekend any time of the year at Bandon, which is why many local and some return golfers roll the dice and visit in the late fall or early spring, but if you want clear skies then late June through September are probably your best bet.Īverage temperatures at the resort range from 54/38 in the winter to 68/48 in the summer. November, December, January, February and March are the wettest months in Bandon, while June, July, August and September are pretty dry. Since you are going to the Oregon coast you are probably expecting rain – it is a good idea to expect the unexpected and pack for all weather conditions. Weather, Clothing and Choosing a Time to Visit ![]() The information below may be helpful for first time visitor to the resort.įor more information, please check out the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort website. 18th Green looking back at Bandon Trails.Īs a first time visitor, I thought I had prepared well for the trip but there were a few things that I was unaware of upon arrival.
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