Hole 15 at Bandon Dunes Resort (Sheep Ranch Course)
- Par
- 4
- Yardage
- 321 yds
- Stroke index
- 14
Aerial source not provided
Green size: 40 yds deep × 43 yds wide
Scorecard yardage is for Championship tees. The aerial shows its labeled reference position; distance rings measure to the green.
Championship tees · Par 4 · 321 yards
The plan for No. 15
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.
Off the tee
Your tee shot strategy should be dictated by pin position and wind conditions. Longer hitters may consider driver to get close to or on the green, but the small target demands exceptional accuracy. A more prudent approach involves hitting a controlled tee shot with a fairway wood or long iron to leave a comfortable wedge distance. Focus your target line down the center of the fairway to maximize your approach angle options. The key is finding the right balance between aggressive positioning and maintaining control for your approach shot.
Approach & recovery
With the green being small, your approach shot becomes critical for scoring. If you've laid back off the tee, you'll likely have a wedge or short iron in hand - perfect clubs for attacking pins. Pay close attention to pin position, as the compact green leaves little margin for error. Aim for the center of the green when the pin is tucked, and only attack difficult pin positions when you're feeling confident with your wedge play. Distance control trumps direction on this approach, as being short or long can leave challenging recovery shots.
On the green
The small putting surface means you won't face extremely long putts, but it also means precision is paramount. Read the green carefully, as subtle breaks can be magnified on a compact surface. Focus on speed control, as the shorter putts here can be deceptively tricky. Most pins will offer reasonable birdie chances, so commit to your read and roll the ball with confidence.
Watch for
- 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
- As one of the world's best opening holes with panoramic ocean vistas, don't let the scenery distract from the fundamentals
- With the absence of fairway bunkers, your main strategic consideration is pin position on this enormous green
Hole 15 Green Complex
Mapped green boundary
Green size: 9,922 sq ft
Course and tournament history
Historical context for the course and venue. Each entry identifies the event or course it describes.
2018 · Ben Crenshaw
Like all courses at Bandon, Sheep Ranch has won numerous accolades: #167 Best Course in America – Golf Digest (2025) #31 Best Modern Course in America – Golfweek (2025) #27 Best Public Course in America – Golf Digest (2025) #24 Best Public Course in America – Golf Magazine (2024) #15 Best Public Course in America – Golfweek (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
Yardage reference: Championship tees · 321 yards.
What's the best strategy off the tee?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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.