Hole 9 at Bandon Dunes Resort (Pacific Dunes Course)

Par 4 • 406 Yards • Bandon, Oregon

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The ninth hole at Bandon Dunes Resort's Pacific Dunes Course presents a deceptively straightforward par 4 that rewards precision over power. This 406-yard finishing hole to the front nine offers golfers a generous fairway with minimal hazards, making it an ideal scoring opportunity for players who can execute smart course management. The straight layout demands an accurate tee shot to set up the optimal angle into the small, subtly contoured green complex. With its relatively modest handicap ranking, this hole provides a welcome respite from the coastal winds and dramatic terrain found elsewhere on the course. The approach shot becomes critical, as the compact green requires precise distance control and proper club selection to avoid leaving challenging recovery shots around the putting surface.

Tees:

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Green:44y × 55y

Fairway @250y:12y wide

right dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 406 yds
Green: 13048 sq ft

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Target the wide landing area at 200 yards where the fairway is 73 yards wide - this gives you maximum margin for error while setting up your approach shot.

tee shot

Avoid aggressive driving beyond 250 yards where the fairway dramatically narrows to just 12 yards wide - the risk far outweighs any distance advantage on this 406-yard par 4.

approach

From the ideal 200-yard position, you'll have approximately 200 yards remaining to a generous green measuring 9,348 square feet - favor accuracy over power for your approach.

approach

The green's rectangular shape (34 yards by 47 yards) offers multiple pin positions - study the flag location to determine whether to attack or play to the center of this sizable target.

tee shot

With no identified bunkers protecting this 406-yard hole, course management becomes critical - prioritize position over distance to avoid the severe fairway pinch point.

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Scoring Tip

Focus on getting your approach inside 20 feet. Two putts from there and you walk away with par.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 406-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 9?

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

How big is the green on hole 9?

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 9?

This hole is a demanding hole where bogey is not unusual. This longer par 4 will test most golfers. Focus on position over distance.

Can I practice hole 9 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 406-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 →