Hole 14 at Bandon Dunes Resort (Sheep Ranch Course)

Par 4 • 403 Yards • Bandon, Oregon

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Challenging

The 14th hole at Sheep Ranch is a captivating 403-yard dogleg left par 4 that bears resemblance to Pacific Dunes' famous 9th hole. Despite offering a generous fairway, this strategic test features dramatic undulations and a treacherous drop-off along the right side that demands both precision and course management.

Tees:

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Green:31y × 39y

Fairway @250y:80y wide

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 403 yds
Green: 7048 sq ft
Course Slope: 129
Course Rating: 76.2

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

With the fairway maintaining a generous 80 yards of width at both the 200 and 250-yard marks, you have plenty of room to work with off the tee. However, given this is a dogleg left, position your drive on the right side of the fairway to set up the best angle into the green and avoid the steep drop-off mentioned on the right side.

approach

At 403 yards total length, most golfers will face a mid to short iron approach shot after a solid drive. The green measures 31 yards by 39 yards, providing a reasonable target size, but accuracy is key given the undulating fairway conditions that can affect your lie.

green

The green's substantial size of 7,048 square feet gives you room for error, but pin position will be crucial for your approach strategy. With dimensions of 31 by 39 yards, you have a fairly large target, so focus on getting your approach shot on the correct level or section of the green rather than attacking every pin.

hazard warning

Be especially cautious of the steep drop-off on the right side of the hole. While the fairway width remains consistent at 80 yards through the landing zones, the terrain features can be punishing if you stray too far right, making course management more important than distance off the tee.

tee shot

Given the dogleg left design and 403-yard length, consider laying up to your favorite approach distance rather than trying to bomb it around the corner. The consistent 80-yard fairway width at key distances means you can play conservatively and still have an excellent angle for your second shot.

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

How difficult is hole 14?

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 14?

The green is fairly large with multiple pin positions. Lag putting becomes important on longer putts.

What's a good score on hole 14?

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 14 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Bandon Dunes Resort (Sheep Ranch Course). You can play this exact 403-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 →