Hole 15 at Bandon Dunes Resort (Sheep Ranch Course)

Par 4 • 321 Yards • Bandon, Oregon

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As you reach the 15th hole at Coore and Crenshaw's acclaimed Sheep Ranch, you're deep into one of golf's most spectacular panoramic experiences along the Oregon coast. This short par-4 exemplifies the minimalist design philosophy that has earned the course recognition as one of America's finest modern layouts. The hole seamlessly blends into the natural coastal terrain, offering both challenge and breathtaking Pacific Ocean vistas.

Tees:

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Green:34y × 46y

Fairway @250y:80y wide

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 321 yds
Green: 9922 sq ft
Course Slope: 129
Course Rating: 76.2

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

With no bunkers to worry about and a generous fairway that widens to 80 yards at the 250-yard mark, this opening hole invites an aggressive tee shot. Most golfers can confidently swing driver to set up the shortest possible approach to this spectacular clifftop green.

approach

At only 321 yards total length, even a conservative 200-yard tee shot leaves just a wedge or short iron approach. The fairway provides a comfortable 52-yard width at this distance, giving you plenty of room to position for your preferred approach angle.

green

The massive 9,922 square foot green (34 yards by 46 yards) is one of the largest you'll encounter, providing a generous target for your approach shot. However, with such a large putting surface, club selection and distance control become crucial to avoid lengthy lag putts.

tee shot

As one of the world's best opening holes with panoramic ocean vistas, don't let the scenery distract from the fundamentals. This short par-4 at 321 yards rewards accuracy over distance - focus on finding the fairway to fully enjoy both the views and a potential birdie opportunity.

approach

With the absence of fairway bunkers, your main strategic consideration is pin position on this enormous green. Study the flag location carefully during your approach - the 46-yard depth means front and back pin positions can require up to two clubs difference.

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This 321-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

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

How difficult is hole 15?

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 15?

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 15?

This hole is a birdie opportunity if you find the fairway. This shorter par 4 rewards accuracy off the tee with a short iron approach.

Can I practice hole 15 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 321-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 →