Bandon Dunes Resort (Pacific Dunes Course) Hole by Hole - 15th Hole

1. When playing this hole, consider the season and local weather conditions such as altitude, temperature and wind which can affect ball flight. In summer months, there may be more wind coming off the ocean that will make it difficult for golfers to keep their drives in play. During winter months, players may find this hole easier because of less wind making it easier to hit longer shots down the fairway.

2. Risk management should be taken into consideration when deciding whether or not to go for it in two shots or layup with your tee shot leaving yourself a wedge approach shot into the green.

3. Off the tee from a driver, aim for 217 yards of carry distance and plan on hitting either 3 wood or hybrid club followed by either 7 iron or pitching wedge depending on how far you left yourself after your second shot.

4. Aim slightly right when teeing off due to a slight dogleg right with an approximate fairway width of 67 yards but avoid going too far right as there are three greenside bunkers that could lead to penalty strokes if hit incorrectly (there are no water hazards).

5. Utilize practice swings before each swing so you can get an idea of what kind of trajectory is needed given current weather conditions and adjust accordingly if necessary (i.e., lower lofted clubs during high winds).