Bandon Dunes Resort (Pacific Dunes Course) Hole by Hole - 1st Hole

Hole 1 at Bandon Dunes Resort's Pacific Dunes Course is a short par 4, measuring 370 yards from the championship tees. The hole slightly doglegs to the right and has three greenside bunkers accounting for 3% of the total green area. From the championship tee box, golfers should aim to hit their drive down the left-hand side of the fairway, leaving them with an approach shot into a large green that measures 10809 square feet in size. Depending on wind conditions which can vary significantly throughout all four seasons due to its coastal location, players may choose between hitting a long iron or hybrid club off the tee or laying up with something shorter like a 5 iron. For their approach shots into this wide open green, golfers should select one more club than normal due to altitude and temperature changes in Oregon across each season; for example if you normally hit your 7 iron 140 yards then you might want to use your 6 iron instead. With strategic planning and proper club selection, Hole 1 offers an excellent opportunity for birdie!