Bandon Preserve
13 spectacular par-3s on the Pacific cliffs
Hole-by-Hole Guide
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 39 |
| Hcp | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | |||
About the Course
Bandon Preserve is a 13-hole par-3 course designed by Tom Doak, perched on the cliffs above the Pacific. Each hole plays between 75 and 220 yards, requiring only short irons and wedges — but the wind and ocean backdrop create a unique and challenging experience. A portion of green fees supports The Nature Conservancy.
What to Know Before You Play
Course-specific intel for your round
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Wind is king on a par-3 course — even a 100-yard shot can require a 7-iron when the wind is howling in off the ocean.
- 2
The course sits on the highest elevation at Bandon. Bring a rain jacket regardless of the forecast — conditions change fast up here.
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No caddies assigned here — take your time, be deliberate, and have fun. This is the most fun you'll have in under 2 hours on a golf course.
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The greens are generous in size but severely sloped. Leave putts below the hole — above the hole at Preserve is a 3-putt waiting to happen.
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This is a great warmup round. Use it to dial in your wedge distances with the wind, as those distances will apply on the par-3s of the other courses too.
Course Personality
“Pure joy. The most fun two hours in golf. Thirteen clifftop par-3s with ocean views on every hole and no bogey can really hurt you.”
Quick Stats
Your Round
Arrival round — 13-hole par-3 on the Pacific cliffs. Great warmup for the days ahead.