What's the Best Course at Bandon Dunes? All 5 Courses RANKED

[@shaenesbitt]

Dude your videos are awesome! I wish you had more subscribers.

[@breakingeighty]

Thank you! And me too ha. But all in due time. Haven't been posting consistently enough to really grow it lately.

[@FoggyWall]

Consistancy is key! Best of luck and great video!

[@piercegore4302]

Most helpful Bandon video I've seen. Must viewing for anyone planning their first visit. Thank you.

[@breakingeighty]

Thank you!

[@foreverbrownsfan]

I was part of an annual group from all over the US that traveled each year to a premier destination for a span of 20 years. One trip I was unable to participate was at Bandon Dunes. 😢 Our hole-in-one pot had grown to $7,000. Two of our players each had one and split the pot. Maybe I’ll make there someday.

[@breakingeighty]

Oh man! That's a tough one to miss, but definitely worth the effort to try and make it back there one days. It's a special place.

[@jimboe54]

Great video. Heading there next summer. Love the squirrel cameos too! 😜

[@FoggyWall]

Mascot Squirrel! 7:22

[@DaveHuth]

Well done Sean! So cool to see your love for Trails in this video!?

[@breakingeighty]

Hey, long time no talk! And thank you. Yes, every time I play Trails I'm reminded of just how much I enjoy it there.

[@jamesgewalt2571]

I agree with your take on Bandon. Went there in January and it was amazing. Had some windy and rainy days, but overall, the experience was top notch. Favorite logo is the Bandon Preserve logo.

[@chiefnakoma]

Going for the first time this fall. Playing Trails once, few others a couple times. Might need to see if can swap trails in for a couple rounds

[@ciegoecw]

I've been once, going again in two months and I'm sure this list will change slightly: 1. Bandon Dunes 2. Sheep Ranch 3. Pacific Dunes 4. Bandon Trails 5. Old MacDonald I think having been just once it's too easy to have your favorite course/least favorite course coincide with how well you played. My best round was at Pac Dunes so I was tempted to put that higher. My round at Trails was the one round my driver decided it was time for a 2 way miss all day and the greens were not in good shape but I think when I play it again it will get a higher spot. My round at Old Mac was a playing lesson so I did not shoot a score so am excited to actually play to a score on that course this trip. I'm also thrilled the new par 3 will be open when I go in May.

[@dalonergan]

Thanks Sean. I haven’t been there since Sheep ranch opened, but I’ve outside of the my rank has consistently been: 1) Pacific (visually intimidating, but actually relatively fair) 2). Old Mac (some very unique holes) 3. Dunes (just a great golf course, very good if you take away the ocean) 4) Trails (always said if you out this in a mountain (Sierras ETC) setting it would be awesome, but when I go to Bandon I’m looking forward to Ocean/Links golf)

[@aptn22]

Would you say that Bandon Trails has a little bit less wind as it’s in the trees as opposed to the other courses at BD?

[@breakingeighty]

Yes, definitely. This is your best bet for an afternoon round if you want the best chance of minimal wind.

[@rj3_golf]

I just bought a precision pro r1 for $199, Amazon is running a $30 off deal on top of the $229 price tag. Is that the best range finder under $200?

[@breakingeighty]

At that price it's definitely hard to go wrong with the R1!

[@jtbarnwell2212]

Definitely the best golf trip I’ve ever been on! My ranking are: 1. Bandon trails 2. Bandon dunes 3. PAC dunes 4. Sheep ranch 5. Old Mac

[@Jerry-hg1fq]

My list (which changes every single time I visit the resort): 5. Sheep Ranch 4. Pac Dunes 3. Trails 2. Old Mac 1. Bandon Dunes Great video, and great list! Interesting to see the resurgence of Trails - once it's matured and people get to play it a few more times, it definitely shows how amazing of a track it is.

[@breakingeighty]

Ooh this is a super interesting take! I don't see people have Old Mac second very often.

[@Jerry-hg1fq]

@@breakingeighty Our group has been fortunate enough to have played at Bandon since it was just the one course, so I can almost never bring myself to move BD off the top spot. And putting is my favorite part of the game, so Old Mac gives you so many fun chances to putt from ridiculous spots and distances. But as mentioned, the list will 100% flop the next time I'm down there!

[@good2epic]

I live in Portland and take a late winter trip to Bandon every year. This used to be my ranking (well, since sheep ranch opened). I played old Mac the first couple times I went and then started skipping it. After listening to the fried egg podcast about it I convinced my group to give it another chance. It's now up there at least tied for #1 with trails for me. If I had to pick I might choose old Mac! I like it more and more every time I play!

[@baulch]

How is the weather in late Winter? Worth the gamble for how much cheaper it is?

[@good2epic]

@@baulch absolutely. I've only been rained out one day and played seriously wet one other day. Versus MANY 60 and sunny or mostly sunny days. Def can be quite windy and challenging some days.

[@FoggyWall]

I love Old MacDonald and Sheep Ranch. These being the two I've played and being a beginner, these two courses have a lot to offer any player. Hole 1 on SR and Hole 7 on OM are my current favorite holes.

[@tylerdean5020]

Played it before they opened sheep but mine are Mac Trails Bandon Pac I just felt like pacific didn’t have the cohesiveness that the others have.

[@recardobruno7071]

winner is squirrel at 11:20

[@breakingeighty]

Absolutely agree. I've got nothing on the affectionally named "Fatty."

[@clw22580]

Has your order of play for visitors who plan to play all the courses changed as well?

[@breakingeighty]

Nope not at all! I'm still a fan of playing Old Mac or Preserve first, and Sheep Ranch last. Pacific or Bandon Dunes, can do anytime. And Trails is generally good anytime as well, but I prefer afternoons as it's magic up there during a late afternoon Summer round, and the wind will be less of a factor than the other courses that time of day as well.

[@johncorman8715]

@@breakingeighty I would add to this comment that when reserving tee times months in advance, to play all of the courses, one may have to accept the order in which the resort places you. They probably can't be like Burger King because of other players' reservations. However, you may be able to reconfigure once you get there.

[@jimmyjohn98]

I would highly recommend not playing pacific in the afternoon, if the winds are high I think the openness of sheep, Mac, or Bandon are much friendlier for an afternoon round or of course trails would be the best.

[@Shan-kt6nt]

I played Bandon in the first year that it existed. In my experience Bandon is the best group of golf courses on the planet .To rank a course that unless you’re under 25 is un walkable is foolish . You need a cart to get to the 14th tee box . Then that hole alone should drop that course down . They eventually had to change the green to make it in any way playable . In the first years the caddies explained that it cost twice the amount of money to make the original Bandon course because tried to sculpt the topography with earth movers . Eventually nature took most of the sculpting back to its original shape. Pacific took half the cost …. Pacific might be the best course in the world Breathtaking Beautiful, both playable yet difficult My assessment of the ranking after over 200 rounds played would be Pacific , without question Bandon Trails Sheep ranch Old Mac I’ve stood on an Old Mac green on a windy day and said to myself , if I can only 3 putt this green I’ll be doing well Still … I’ll always count myself lucky as having lived in a time that I got to walk the wonderful piece of earth called Bandon Thanks to memorable caddies Evan, Crazy & John the bap I’ve told your stories , created memories and called you friends And you won’t know my name ……. Special

[@joellahrman4557]

I like Bandon Dunes a lot, there are plenty of fun holes and it beats me up less than the other courses. I get what you're saying about why you like the routing. But to me the big issue with the routing is caused by the fact that it is the only course to return to the clubhouse after 9 holes. I don't know if that was what Kidd wanted, or if it was an ask from someone else. You say you don't care for 7, 8, and 9. I actually don't care for 8, 9, and 10. To me that is possibly the weakest three-hole stretch on the property. And I do think a big reason is that routing the course back to the clubhouse limited the possibilities for those holes.

[@Mars-qh2tz]

As a local, Bandon Trails is the c!osest to nature in this region. I sometimes wish I were an investor. I look at the Pistol River area and see the greatest links course in the world in my mind.

[@xltek1]

My favorite course at Bandon is whatever one I’m playing that day. As I am getting older I think Sheep Ranch gives older people an opportunity to play at Bandon Dunes they might not be able to get at the other course. Is it the best course there, no, it is an easy walk with spectacular views.

[@EricHerrmann-u3s]

1. Pacific Dunes 2. Bandon Dunes 3. Trails 4. Old McDonald 5. Sheep Ranch

[@stephenmacdonald4443]

I think if I was going all the way i would try to play them all

[@Big-three492]

P-dunes, Bandon,trails, sheep ranch old Mac

[@nickdaggitt5079]

Trails is the normie favorite. Off the first tee you basically leave bandon dunes, and then you come back to the dunes on 18 green. Its a great course, but its like drinking a jack and coke. If you want the straight whisky on the rocks of golf, its the original course or pacific.

[@mitchpowell608]

1. Trails 2. Bandon Dunes 3. Pac Dunes 4. Old.Mac 5. Sheep Ranch

[@justanotherbozo]

Ditto - That's my ranking as well. Cheers ⛳️

[@F82M4yvr]

Best course visually: Sheep Ranch Best course from a golfing perspective: Pacific Dunes

[@Isaac_0630]

5 course to choose from asking 10 different people and you’ll get 10 different answers 🤔

[@stjudetheobscure]

I enjoy your content but (being a pedantic twat), I want to make a couple of observations: - These aren’t some of the most discussed courses in golf. They may be in the US but there’s a world of equally beautiful, of not superior courses out there being talked about every day. It’s like calling the Kansas City Chiefs “World Champions” - And, any course that’s was an assault on my senses would be one I’d run from. I once saw a comedian described as “Relentlessly funny” - Great courses should be a feast for the senses? Anywho - keep up the content (with a small considerations for your non-septic audience) - with love…