Pacific Dunes, part of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort at 57744 Round Lake Drive, Bandon, Oregon, opened in 2001 and was designed by Tom Doak. This 6,633-yard, par-71 course has a rating of 73.3 and a slope of 142, ranked No. 2 on Golfweek’s 2025 Top 100 Public Courses. Set along the Pacific coast, it features rugged dunes and ocean views, with amenities like the Pacific Grill and lodging at The Lodge or Grove Cottages. Its minimalist design emphasizes the natural landscape, earning praise for its aesthetic and challenge.

The course plays with a links-style layout that demands adaptability to coastal winds and firm, fast conditions. Its shorter length belies its difficulty, with strategic bunkering and elevated greens that test short-game precision. X users highlight holes like the par-4 4th, with its cliffside green, as exhilarating yet punishing, requiring thoughtful shot-making. Pacific Dunes offers a dynamic experience, blending playability for all levels with a stern test for low handicappers.