Bandon trip in August

[wdm50]

Ok guys, I am heading to Bandon the last week of August, what kind of clothes should I take, being here in Florida, we play in shorts will that be ok or do I need long pants and long sleeve shirts or pullover's. What will the weather be like in August. Thanks for any help !

[wholeinwon]

From experience you're going to want to be prepared for highs up to mid 70's low 80's, and lows into the low 40's...

It's just a total crap shoot as to what you'll get and you're right on the ocean as well so the wind coming off the cooler ocean can make it feel worse then it is.

Unfortunately until you know the weather forecast a week or so out, you really can't prepare...and even then it can and does change so quickly you almost can't be fully prepared.

[lowndes]

I just got back and never been in August but can tell you what I would bring regardless of what the forecast said a week out.

Golf shirt for each day
[size=4]Golf pants for each day[/size]
Golf shorts for each day
2 rain suits (1 heavy and 1 light weight)
1 sweater with a wind breaker in it like the FJ one
1 windbreaker
2 pairs of golf shoes
2 pair of socks for each day
2 pair of boxers for each day
gold bond medicated powder
athletic tape for any blisters
1 pair of rain gloves

[wholeinwon]

[quote name='lowndes' timestamp='1366049319' post='6850141']
I just got back and never been in August but can tell you what I would bring regardless of what the forecast said a week out.

Golf shirt for each day
[size=4]Golf pants for each day[/size]
Golf shorts for each day
2 rain suits (1 heavy and 1 light weight)
1 sweater with a wind breaker in it like the FJ one
1 windbreaker
2 pairs of golf shoes
2 pair of socks for each day
2 pair of boxers for each day
[size=5][u][i][b]gold bond medicated powder[/b][/i][/u][/size]
athletic tape for any blisters
1 pair of rain gloves
[/quote]

Absolute MUST...

[metalhip2hcp]

Hey,

I live here in Bandon & am a member of the Bandon Dunes Golf Club since day 1. I play the resort at least a couple times a month and the rest of my golf is at Bandon Crossings.

If you're coming in August I can nearly guarantee no rain- basically we get very little from mid May to mid October. I can also guarantee wind & plenty of it if you're teeing off anytime after about 8am. Prevailing north wind will make a 65 degree day feel like about 50 near the ocean- or colder if the fog rolls in. 70-80 degrees is very rare. I play in shorts from now until October, but when my brother comes from San Diego he freezes his a** off in shorts unless it's a banner day.

So, for August I would say bring the rain suit and wear it over your shorts to keep warm in the wind but don't worry about getting soaked. Light pants & a short sleeve windbreaker will be comfortable most of the time unless you happen to get a day with little wind.

If you get tired of walking & battling the wind, try Crossings which as about 15 mins from the resort and a couple miles inland which makes a big difference in the temps.

Gibby