Hole 1 at Bandon Dunes Resort (Bandon Dunes Course)

Par 4 • 386 Yards • Bandon, Oregon

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The opening hole at Bandon Dunes sets the tone for your round at America's premier links resort, serving as an excellent introduction that may allow you to shoot a low score right out of the gate. This straightforward par 4 gets you excited for the spectacular seaside holes that await later in the round.

Tees:

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Green:38y × 53y

Fairway @250y:80y wide

5 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 386 yds
Green: 11599 sq ft
Bunkers: 5
Course Slope: 143
Course Rating: 74.1

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Bunkers everywhere — a versatile wedge is your scoring club on this hole.

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Target the generous fairway landing area which maintains a consistent 80-yard width at both 200 and 250 yards from the tee. This gives you excellent room for error on your drive, allowing you to focus on position rather than precision.

approach

From a 250-yard drive, you'll have approximately 136 yards into a large green measuring 38 by 53 yards (11,599 sq ft). This generous target allows for aggressive pin-hunting with mid-to-short irons.

hazard warning

Be aware of the bunker positioned at 387 yards - just beyond typical driving distance but reachable for longer hitters. Club down if conditions are helping your distance to avoid this hazard.

approach

Two greenside bunkers at 358 and 339 yards frame the putting surface. With the green's substantial 53-yard depth, focus on proper distance control rather than trying to avoid these hazards laterally.

tee shot

At 386 yards total length, this hole offers birdie opportunities for all skill levels. The consistent 80-yard fairway width means you can swing confidently with driver to set up the shortest possible approach shot.

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This 386-yard par 4 is ideal for working on your driver accuracy. Launch monitors from $600 let you practice this exact shot with real course data from home.

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Scoring Tip

With bunkers guarding the green, pick the side with the most room and let the slope feed the ball toward the pin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 386-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 1?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers. Key challenges include: heavily bunkered, large green requiring good lag putting.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 1?

Key hazards include: 2 greenside bunkers. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 1?

The green is large and can play quite long. Three-putt territory if you don't manage your approach distance well.

What's a good score on hole 1?

This hole is a medium-length test where par is a solid result. A straightforward par 4 where course management pays off.

Can I practice hole 1 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Bandon Dunes Resort (Bandon Dunes Course). You can play this exact 386-yard par 4 shot-by-shot at home. Entry-level options like the SkyTrak+ (around $2,500) and Garmin Approach R10 (around $600) support course play, while premium systems from Trackman and Foresight offer tour-level accuracy. Most systems pay for themselves in a season or two versus green fees and range balls. Shop home golf simulators →