Bandon

[Maroon_19]

I booked my flights for my August 2024 Bandon trip yesterday.  Worth it to me.

 

That said, you live in Nova Scotia.  Why not just drive up to Cabot?  You basically have two Bandon courses in your back yard.  I haven't been to Bandon yet.  Cabot Cliffs ranks as my #1 favorite golf course ever, and I've played a fair bit of places.

[puttnforthe8]

My trip is all booked for the last week of April!  Have to book my Bandon hotel and restaurant reservations to take care of.

[sheppick.dan]

3 hours ago, Maroon_19 said:

I booked my flights for my August 2024 Bandon trip yesterday.  Worth it to me.

 

That said, you live in Nova Scotia.  Why not just drive up to Cabot?  You basically have two Bandon courses in your back yard.  I haven't been to Bandon yet.  Cabot Cliffs ranks as my #1 favorite golf course ever, and I've played a fair bit of places.

 

3 hours ago, puttnforthe8 said:

My trip is all booked for the last week of April!  Have to book my Bandon hotel and restaurant reservations to take care of.

enjoy! It won’t disappoint! 

[puttnforthe8]

54 minutes ago, sheppick.dan said:

 

enjoy! It won’t disappoint! 

Been every year at least once (except Covid) for the last 20 years!  This is Bandon’s 25th and my 20th and it never disappoints me!!! 

[st1800e]

I’ve been to Bandon once and Ireland three times.  
 

Next up, Scotland.  

[sheppick.dan]

2 hours ago, puttnforthe8 said:

Been every year at least once (except Covid) for the last 20 years!  This is Bandon’s 25th and my 20th and it never disappoints me!!! 

That’s awesome. We go about every 5 years or when they open a new course!

[Golfnuck]

14 hours ago, puttnforthe8 said:

Been every year at least once (except Covid) for the last 20 years!  This is Bandon’s 25th and my 20th and it never disappoints me!!! 

 

You must have the collection of trinkets that they give out to repeat customers.

[puttnforthe8]

24 minutes ago, Golfnuck said:

 

You must have the collection of trinkets that they give out to repeat customers.

Yes...many.  Last year was a marble magnet from Art & Stone. 

 

[Stevens24]

Will be going in May with my son. Fortunately their next property is in my back yard(Rodeo Dunes) The chance to play 5 of the top 10-12 courses in one week is worth it to me. 

[ChrisATL]

Been itching to get back - thinking about organizing a small group (4) this December (the weather looked pretty mild throughout the month).  Need to try out Shorty's (my vote for the best logo at Bandon)!

[Husker4theSpurs]

35 minutes ago, ChrisATL said:

Been itching to get back - thinking about organizing a small group (4) this December (the weather looked pretty mild throughout the month).  Need to try out Shorty's (my vote for the best logo at Bandon)!

You bring up an interesting topic ... in general the logos at Bandon are not terrific. Just my opinion.

[ChrisATL]

Just now, Husker4theSpurs said:

You bring up an interesting topic ... in general the logos at Bandon are not terrific. Just my opinion.

100% agree - they are all just "ok".  If we had to do a power ranking (who doesnt' like a ranking), I'd go:

 

1) Shorty's

2) Sheep Ranch

3) Preserve

4) Old Mac

5) Pac Dunes

6) Trails

7) Bandon Dunes

[The Milkman]

21 minutes ago, ChrisATL said:

100% agree - they are all just "ok".  If we had to do a power ranking (who doesnt' like a ranking), I'd go:

 

1) Shorty's

2) Sheep Ranch

3) Preserve

4) Old Mac

5) Pac Dunes

6) Trails

7) Bandon Dunes

Interesting to have BD last. I love the puffin. For me: 

 

1) Bandon Dunes

2) Shortys

3) Sheep

4) Preserve

5) Pac Dunes

6) Old Mac

7) Trails

[ChrisATL]

3 minutes ago, The Milkman said:

Interesting to have BD last. I love the puffin. For me: 

 

1) Bandon Dunes

2) Shortys

3) Sheep

4) Preserve

5) Pac Dunes

6) Old Mac

7) Trails

Just not a fan (and I own a number of logo'd BD stuff)!

[knock it close]

1 hour ago, ChrisATL said:

100% agree - they are all just "ok".  If we had to do a power ranking (who doesnt' like a ranking), I'd go:

 

1) Shorty's

2) Sheep Ranch

3) Preserve

4) Old Mac

5) Pac Dunes

6) Trails

7) Bandon Dunes

I think Pac is the worst but I can go with any of those three last. If the ghost tree alt logo counts its second. 

Edited February 1 by knock it close

[Husker4theSpurs]

My ranking:

Bandon Dunes

Shorty's

Preserve

Sheep Ranch
Old Mac

Pacific

Trails

[Chanceman]

Anyone seen or know of the new Sedge logo??

[ND2005]

17 hours ago, Husker4theSpurs said:

You bring up an interesting topic ... in general the logos at Bandon are not terrific. Just my opinion.

agree and I think the logos are weak across the whole Dream Golf brand. 
 

SV logo is not great. 
mammoth is the best of them all

The Cabot logos are ruined by insisting on putting the papyrus script CABOT text under all of them. 

[dcmidnight]

I think the logos are pretty basic but are obviously easy to replicate across a bunch of different sized "stuff".

 

Weak logos doesnt prevent me from checking their online store a few times a month to see what I really cant live without.

 

FWIW I think the Preserve is the best one and I didnt even play there on our trip.

[The Milkman]

2 hours ago, ND2005 said:

agree and I think the logos are weak across the whole Dream Golf brand. 
 

SV logo is not great. 
mammoth is the best of them all

The Cabot logos are ruined by insisting on putting the papyrus script CABOT text under all of them. 

 

I love the Mammoth logo and cant wait to get a couple things with it when we go in 3 months. Same with Lido. 

 

SV is fairly meh. 

[mallrat]

I still don’t understand why OM doesn’t use the ghost tree logo on everything. That is my favorite logo on property and it’s not even their official logo. 

[Foley589]

On 12/10/2023 at 10:57 AM, jerebear21 said:

Fr NS, you got cabot cliffs which is miles better than any course at bandon(Don't think there's a single finishing hole at any course at bandon that's worth mentioning) and an easier flight to Ireland which is miles better than bandon.  From that side of town, go to ireland.  Ireland is the GOAT. Bandon is top 5. 

Already have played Cabot Cliffs and Cabot Links, Fox Harbr is a great course too. They are planning an ocean course there soon.

[Foley589]

On 1/16/2024 at 5:14 PM, Maroon_19 said:

I booked my flights for my August 2024 Bandon trip yesterday.  Worth it to me.

 

That said, you live in Nova Scotia.  Why not just drive up to Cabot?  You basically have two Bandon courses in your back yard.  I haven't been to Bandon yet.  Cabot Cliffs ranks as my #1 favorite golf course ever, and I've played a fair bit of places.

I have already played Cabot Cliffs and Cabot Links last year.

[Foley589]

Thank you everyone who replied and provided their opinion, after working out the cost and travel time and getting the most bang for your buck, myself and 2 other friends decided we are going to play and stay at Pinehurst going to do the “Donald Ross Golf trip”!

[Maroon_19]

On 2/9/2024 at 11:53 PM, Foley589 said:

Thank you everyone who replied and provided their opinion, after working out the cost and travel time and getting the most bang for your buck, myself and 2 other friends decided we are going to play and stay at Pinehurst going to do the “Donald Ross Golf trip”!

Make sure you include both No. 4 and No. 2 courses.  Let us know which was your favorite.

[StudentGolfer4]

On 2/10/2024 at 12:53 AM, Foley589 said:

Thank you everyone who replied and provided their opinion, after working out the cost and travel time and getting the most bang for your buck, myself and 2 other friends decided we are going to play and stay at Pinehurst going to do the “Donald Ross Golf trip”!

Avoid #6. 
 

Book your cradle tee time when you book the rest of your rounds. 
 

#3 is a lot of fun and the perfect second round after playing one of their big boy courses. 
 

Spend time on Thistle Du. 
 

Play #2 towards the end of your trip. 
 

Pine needles, Mid Pines, and Southern Pines are great add ons if you have time. 
 

Have a blast. 

Edited February 13 by StudentGolfer4

[ND2005]

40 minutes ago, StudentGolfer4 said:

Avoid #6. 
 

Book your cradle tee time when you book the rest of your rounds. 
 

#3 is a lot of fun and the perfect second round after playing one of their big boy courses. 
 

Spend time on Thistle Du. 
 

Play #2 towards the end of your trip. 
 

Pine needles, Mid Pines, and Southern Pines are great add ons if you have time. 
 

Have a blast. 

and obviously book #10 if going after April 

[TK3]

On 12/9/2023 at 12:22 AM, Dancin said:

Being in Nova Scotia that is going to be a really ugly trip getting there. You likely can go do a golf trip to Ireland for less money. But Bandon is very good.

How about the Cabot courses?  Aren't they in your backyard, so to speak?

But yes, Bandon is spectacular.