Hole 1 at Bandon Dunes Resort (Pacific Dunes Course)

Par 4 • 370 Yards • Bandon, Oregon

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Pacific Dunes' opening hole presents a deceptively straightforward **par 4** that embodies the course's rugged coastal character. This **370-yard** challenge appears gentle from the elevated tee, offering golfers a generous fairway to find their rhythm on one of America's most celebrated links courses. The straight layout encourages an aggressive tee shot, but the small green demands precision on the approach. Without significant hazards to navigate, success hinges on distance control into the compact putting surface that can quickly punish wayward iron shots. Tom Doak's masterful design philosophy shines through this opener, where the absence of obvious trouble creates its own psychological pressure. **Bandon Dunes Resort's Pacific Dunes Course hole 1** sets the tone perfectly, rewarding confident play while hinting at the strategic complexities that await throughout this world-renowned Oregon links experience.

Tees:

370y304y287y253y

Green:21y × 40y

Fairway @250y:12y wide

4 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 370 yds
Green: 5140 sq ft
Bunkers: 4

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Par 4 • 368y

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

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Play a controlled tee shot to the 200-yard mark where the fairway is at its widest point of 36 yards, giving you the best angle and lie for your approach shot.

hazard warning

Avoid the aggressive driver play - the fairway dramatically narrows to just 12 yards at the 250-yard mark, making longer drives extremely risky with severe penalties for missing the short grass.

approach

From the ideal 200-yard landing zone, you'll have a manageable 170-yard approach shot into a generous green measuring 21 yards wide by 40 yards deep.

green

Target the center of the large 5,140 square foot green rather than attacking pins - the green's substantial size rewards conservative approach play on this risk-heavy hole.

hazard warning

Be aware that bunkers positioned at 336.6 yards can catch errant long drives, though most players won't reach them with a controlled tee shot strategy.

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This 370-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 370-yard par 4, most players will hit 3-wood or driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 1?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.

How big is the green on hole 1?

The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. The green is deeper than wide, so club selection is crucial. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

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 (Pacific Dunes Course). You can play this exact 370-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 →