Were this jewel of a golf course not located in the inland shadow of the mighty Bandon Dunes Resort it too would become a destination location for the lovers of challenging park land style golf course... Continue »

Were this jewel of a golf course not located in the inland shadow of the mighty Bandon Dunes Resort it too would become a destination location for the lovers of challenging park land style golf courses. I played there about two weeks ago for the first time and was very impressed with the conditions, staff, layout and difficulty at this facility - which also has some on-course lodging features I didn't know about until that day.

There is a major risk-reward component to many tee shots, as the thigh high hay/rough can gobble up your birdie hopes in a hurry. #18 in particular took my hopes of a sub 80 round straight to hell as I carded a well deserved "Nueve." (Yep, I can't even say it. I almost cried, but I think it was just hay fever). Some is less penal, but much of it makes you think twice about grabbing the driver off the tee. Great greens, bunkers, fairways and tee boxes.

The scenery is great (I seem to say that a lot about any Oregon golf course I play) and the pace was terrific. I was told by a Bandon Dunes caddie that this was a great course and one they play often, and now I know why. Take a break from the highway, or a half-day off Bandon Dunes courses and play Crossings. 9+/10.