re: Bandon Dunes

I have been twice with the last trip in 2021. We just went through Bandon for booking and they are excellent at what they do. I think planning will depend on the types of people in your group. How much golf will everyone realistically play? Scheduling a rest day is good for some, but personally I couldn’t stand to be there a full day w no golf. The courses are just too good to miss a full day. Our trip was 6 days with a couple guys leaving after day 5.
Started w Preserve when we arrived. Then we played 18, 36, 18, 18 (but I played a second 18), and 18.

Here are my tips for an enjoyable trip:

Use caddies

Wear comfort style golf shoes (no spikes) and don’t bring new shoes

When playing 36 change socks and shoes b/t rounds

Drink water during play, save alcohol for the evenings

Stretch adequately prior to and after rounds

Make your dinner reservations when you book tee times

Trails and Old Mac are the hardest walks and walks are tougher in afternoons with increased winds (usually), Sheep is easiest walk

Try your best to play every course there

Don’t wait until end of trip to buy “souvenirs”, clothes, etc. Things sell quickly due to new arrival of guests and things you liked or your size have more likelihood of being sold out in comparison to other resorts.

Absolutely make sure you spend an afternoon/evening at the punchbowl.

Consider shipping your clubs via shipsticks.

Get the lambchops at the new restaurant at the lodge.

Savor it all because it goes by quickly!

Enjoy!