Beyond Expectations: Bandon Dunes With a Caddy [BANDON DUNES - BANDON DUNES]

[@scottankers6690]

Good round. One of your best attributes is you don't fall apart after a bad hole. You always keep grinding and salvage the round.

[@MikeCline]

Ok now I’m back. Been waiting for the Bandon content forever!!!

[@GolfSidekick]

Let’s go Bandon!!

[@roberthaynes664]

but also democracy so we can leave all that BS behind when we play around.

[@GolfSidekick]

@@roberthaynes664 Democracy? Lol cool bro wtf does that have to do with golf?

[@timothyjames89]

man just watching your videos and how you approach shots and talk through them has made me a better golfer. very accessible and easy to follow. thanks dude!

[@nfr201]

I’ve been waiting for this!!! I love it there.

[@vgwizardx]

So I want to say thanks for your course management advice. I had a hole where I hit off the tee through trees and on the fairway of the next hole. Checked ego and punched 6 iron back through trees for a 9 iron bump and run on to the green where I sunk a 15 yard up hill put for par. Thank you. First par in my first league.

[@TMar1961]

Finally!! I've been waiting on this since you teased it last year.

[@jackstickfort]

I love this course, and i mean, love. But watching this golf course vlog i haven't watched anything of the course, i've only watched you! You are the star of the show, Adam! Nice work. Now to rewatch and see your shots in, not just you and your shots...Cant wait for trails

[@erickjudge6129]

Awesome round, been waiting on the Bandon Dunes content for a while! I shot a career best 82 recently after barely being able to break 90 for years. Your videos and the way of the playa help more than you’ll know. Having realistic expectations frees your game up unlike anything else.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Love hearing this, Erick, and congrats on the low score!!

[@Fmartin1638]

Awesome! I shot a 82 as well after struggling to break past low 90s!

[@f1nn17]

That swing on the 10th tee was pure!! So much more repeatable

[@haydenredl2919]

The lost tapes have arrived! Excited to see all the Bandon content. Hope all is well with you

[@bruceallen3858]

I’m always on the lookout for tips to control putt distance. Can you say more about Shane’s cues … “half”, “three quarters” … etc., and did you find them useful? Thanks.

[@Mhippz]

I'm unreasonably excited for this, lol

[@davejohn255]

The look on the caddies face..."I am a scratch golfer"😊

[@zackmiller1822]

Adam with the two gloves. Getting after it!!!!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Lolll. It was injury-related.

[@gonzothee]

Hey Adam, I’m new to the channel and I love it so far! Just curious what’s in your bag.

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

Caddy shack 🤘 Best videos man.

[@lindsaynewell6319]

well worth the wait. Definitely top of my bucketlist golf road trips.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Awesome. The upcoming ones are better still, Lindsay!

[@Chop.it.up.podcast]

I just moved to Portland and I can’t wait to experience Bandon!

[@av-uk6ro]

Good to see this … I am heading there this weekend for the first time! Excited for the experience.

[@My-2-Cents]

Thought it would be cold with the June foggy conditions, but everyone was in shorts, so it except for the grey, it must have been a good day!

[@thomasngo138]

Best place in the world!

[@steveschwab922]

Great video Adam. Hope you had a chance to play Bandon Crossings while in the area. A hidden gem.

[@hungry_arch]

Some days the birdie putts drop and some days they don’t. As my buddies and I like to say “because golf”. 8 over on that track is really well done.

[@dontpanic716]

Wow today is the day. I remember seeing the teaser video for this last year I think.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Better late than never!

[@dontpanic716]

@@NotAScratchGolfer Looks like it will be a great series of videos. I play Bandon Dunes nearly every week... ...because its a free course I got with my simulator.

[@josphchoi]

I feel like I would be so nervous with a caddy watching me the entire round haha

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Lol yeah. There's nothing worse than having a caddy walk you through a shot only to shank one or totally fail to execute. I got used to it by the end of the trip :p

[@loganrohrer2519]

Your feeling is 100p, I had a caddy for the first time 2 weeks ago at a dream course and it did add another level of intensity. Worth the money, however, if your spending a lot of money to play a course that isn’t straight forward from the tee.

[@patrickscribner]

Trust me, they aren’t judging your game, they are just trying to get you around the course with a smile. Having a caddy is the best way to play courses like this. If you’ll only ever play it once, pay for the caddy, you’ll remember the round much better

[@brandoncooper8453]

Caddies could care less what you score. Most of them prefer to work with your avg golfer over a scratch guy. Their only job is to navigate the course and make sure you have a good time.

[@thetowndrunk988]

I’m a worthless hack regardless so it wouldn’t bother me in the slightest. Just bring a flask and let er rip

[@theCycleReport]

I played 9 at their reserve course on a motorcycle trip. Wonderful place. By far the nicest/prettiest I've ever experienced.

[@stephenhaegele2297]

When (not if) I finally play abandon Dunes, it will definitely be with a caddie. I want the full experience.

[@strengthscoachalex]

So many glove comments lol... excited to watch these wonderful courses - pumped you got to play them all!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

haha thanks bud!

[@rudy.robles]

Another great video. So jealous that you played Bandon Dunes as that is on my bucket list. What is the cost to play Bandon Dunes? I understand you have to stay at their resort to play? Would love to see a video about the resort. And I never have played with a caddy before....I'm assuming you have to tip them at the end of the round? And if yes, how much is the average caddy tip?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Bandon is so great. You do *not* have to stay on property in order to play! Depending on the time of year, rounds range from ~$100 - $350, with replays half off and your third round (if you can stomach it) free of charge. Fun fact, if you tee off for a *fourth* round in one day (only possible during June), they actually pay you *back* what you paid for your second round. So, essentially, you play 4 rounds (or however much you can finish) for the price of one. The caddy fees are conducted entirely between you and the caddy. The minimum fee is $100 and tipping is discretionary (standard tips seemed to be ~20%). It's also convenient that Bandon will charge your CC for any cash you may need to pay your caddy.

[@PorcupineKline]

@@NotAScratchGolfer thorough response thank you

[@keitho6018]

Great courses on the OR coast...before Bandon..may others, worth playing, have fun your straight game will reap rewards on these course...GL Adam!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

For sure! I'm visiting a few more in Oregon in August and can't wait!

[@drummerjake]

You're in my neck of the woods! I've been wanting to play Bandon for awhile, and living within 4hrs I have no excuse to not have played it yet... I see you're rocking gloves on both hands. How are you liking that?

[@joshpeterson7241]

Now this is what we have all been waiting for! It's been a year or so since the first teaser video! I would love to make it down there to play all of the Bandon Courses if I ever can learn to play well enough to not completely embarras myself. It's only a 5 ish hour drive for me. Looking forward to see all of Bandon Videos!

[@joshpeterson7241]

Played a little par 3 course today (it's 6 holes and can be played all day. Shot 2 22s (+4) and a 20(+2) not great, but I think it's my personal best there. My short game is getting dialed in (putting is the weekness in the short game) driving and tee shots are still not great. I was spraying it all over the range today.

[@dgreen8388]

Cant wait for this whole series! Great start! Curious about your switch to double glove for a majority of the round even while putting?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!! I cut my right index finger really badly on my tripod the day before this, hence the gloves.

[@dgreen8388]

@@NotAScratchGolfer Highly unfortunate lol

[@66GordonBombay]

Once you get to scratch, you’ll have to quickly go plus to keep the channel namesake appropriate 👍👍

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

One can dream!

[@drfergenstein]

Cool video. What the heck driver and fw woods do you hit? They were different back in your WITB video.

[@steveperry1344]

so I'm 75 yrs old and live in Massachusetts and Brandon dunes is on my wish list. i would like to do all the golf courses there and I like to walk but I don't think I could walk 18 holes two days in a row. at my age. it's like I'd have to golf one day rest a day and then golf again and so on and so on until I do all the courses. what did you do in that regard?

[@bobfrantz768]

Me and my buddies called about getting a trip there. 2-3 years to book.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Wow, really?!? I thought it was closer to 1 year. But tee times are easy enough to come by, it's the on-site accommodation that books up forever in advance.

[@jackgrover9548]

Looks very similar to the Barnbougle courses in Tasmania. Australia trip coming in 2024?? 😂😂

[@cjschmitt4882]

How the heck do you even get the ball to flight straight with that backswing?

[@Fmartin1638]

I personally think you putt just fine without a caddy!

[@TheVillest]

hey man, 42 on the front with a triple is NOT bad what so ever! with the exception of like 2 bad shots, you kept it in play and got it around there damn good! not many people can say they broke 80 a course like that!

[@hugz30]

WITB question. I specifically am intrigued that you carry a 5W and 3h. Traditionally they are similar lofts. I tried figuring out if you use the 5W off the tee and 3h everywhere else but ive seen you use them interchangeably. Spill the beans, Adam! What is this sorcery?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Haha you're watching closely. First, and most important, I wouldn't take advice from me :p But to answer your question, my 5 wood is really more like a 3.5 or 4 wood. It is lofted down from 18° to 16.5° and it has a 3-wood length shaft in it. It carries ~200-210 if I hit it well. The 3 hybrid (19°) carries more like 185-195.

[@hugz30]

@@NotAScratchGolfer Hey - at least you have a reason behind it! That's so interesting to have a 5W head, delofted to a 4W, with a 3W shaft. You should change the name in the video to "5-4-3W"

[@robertsawyer7150]

Is that 1911 hat from Rivercrest in Ft Worth?

[@danb215]

I just submitted two clips (driver and irons) to swingtweaks! I hope they can help me :)

[@danb215]

just got my review back. HIGHLY recommend! Such a cool break down and so much I didn't notice. 10/10

[@patrickscribner]

I just noticed that you’re wearing two gloves now. Is that a new thing for this trip?

[@TripsView]

What shot tracer do you use

[@jhamelin119]

how hard is it to play brandon dunes? If one can afford it, they can play it?

[@davidcarlson3463]

Hey Adam What is your stock yardage for your 7 iron and what’s the loft on it I’m in the market for new clubs right now

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Hey! My 7 iron carries ~145 and I believe it's lofted at a goofy 28°. I recently played with my friend's irons and a 30° 7 iron that I carried the same distance.

[@craigc4430]

The caddies picking up the ball before I could putt out would kill me

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Low key drives me nuts, as well.

[@taylorthompson746]

Force of habit my bad

[@capnhook33_]

Still waiting on that oh Adam t shirt😂

[@denonhogue8623]

Have you always wore two gloves? First time I’ve noticed. Is it useful?

[@josphchoi]

The view on 15th is insane wow

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

The views were stunning all over the property. This was an overcast day but there are some better views in upcoming vids ;)

[@AVDFI1961]

Adam, did I miss something or is the wearing of 2 gloves a new thing?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I cut my right index finger on my tripod the day before. Could hardly hold the club during this round. Does that excuse my shank on 9? Probably not...but maybe :p

[@kevinleahy6530]

Dude casually knocks in every 4, 5, and 6 footer

[@evanhill5983]

Mac Miller has just been caddying at Bandon the whole time.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

lol!

[@CptAmazing]

Wtf, just realized it's called Bandon Dunes and not Brandon Dunes. Lol at me

[@charlesbryan7137]

One thing I'm curious about: what's an appropriate amount to tip caddies? I'm a country golfer and used to dragging my own bag....

[@johncorman8715]

The price to hire a caddie at Bandon is $100 per bag. The entirety goes to the caddie and you pay the caddie in cash following the round. I'm guessing the average tip is $20 to $40.

[@apazione]

Guessing the career best is going to come at Sheep Ranch

[@J_A_M_]

thanks for getting rid of that ball Adam. now never use them again 🤙

[@thomaspetersen2978]

What’s gonna happen to the channel when your scratch Adam? 😅😂

[@Adam-eats]

Not NOT a scratch golfer

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

@@Adam-eats Lollllll

[@paulnakada]

Ban Diego conditions!

[@MarkMyWordsXx]

Seems like a great caddy. But on 16 you said " they're just not dropping" you got a bad read. They won't drop in those cases

[@notchosen9]

It's a shame that instead of talking about how beautiful the 4th hole is we had to listen to an ad. Put the ad on a different hole as the 4th is one of the best holes on property.

[@vinnylai4688]

Hello

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Hi

[@anthonyrodriguez6614]

Maybe don’t do a swing tweaks add on one of the best holes

[@toddroberson9316]

Promo`SM 😢

[@kv9765]

2 gloves, 2 different gloves at that and putting with your gloves on. Explain your choices 😂🥴

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Lolll. So my normal glove was on my left hand. I cut my finger (more accurately, I took a little chunk out of it) the prior day while collapsing my tripod, hence the glove on the right hand (rain glove). I usually take off my glove while putting, but it would have felt weird having the right glove on (which was necessary due to injury) and the left glove off.

[@kv9765]

@@NotAScratchGolfer I can accept this explanation 😂 get some hockey tape in the bag next time for a cut 👌

[@cleswag2419]

there best caddy yet he woulda caused his player penalty 🤦‍♂️

[@seizethecarp_]

Is Swingtweaks going to ever support Android? I "won" a free lesson a while ago commenting on one of your videos but couldn't use it because I don't have an iphone.

[@swingtweaks]

Hey! We are in the final stages of testing, we will get it to you soon!

[@swingtweaks]

Hey, did you sign up?

[@seizethecarp_]

@@swingtweaks I did! Thanks.

[@josephdavis7189]

🤙

[@BuuutTNI]

Are the caddies mandatory here?

[@johncorman8715]

No, you can carry or use a push/pull cart.