Old Macdonald, opened in 2010 at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, was designed by Tom Doak and Jim Urbina, paying homage to C.B. Macdonald’s classic templates. This 6,944-yard, par-71 course has a rating of 74.1 and slope of 141, ranked No. 12 on Golfweek’s 2025 Top 100 Public Courses. Located at 57744 Round Lake Drive, Bandon, Oregon, it features wide fairways and massive greens amidst coastal dunes, with amenities like McKee’s Pub serving pub fare. Its design draws from historic courses like St. Andrews, offering a timeless links experience.

The course plays with bold, open layouts inspired by templates like Redan and Biarritz, challenging golfers with strategic options and wind-influenced shots. Holes like the par-3 3rd (Ghost Tree) test precision, while expansive greens demand creative putting. X posts describe it as a “thinking golfer’s course,” with its variety of angles and bunkering requiring adaptability. Old Macdonald’s playability accommodates all levels, but its scale and conditions make it a formidable test for skilled players.