Dream Golf: The Making of Bandon Dunes

In the early 1990s, Mike Keiser was a successful businessman with a passion for golf. He had played some of the world's most famous courses, but he dreamed of creating something truly unique. He wanted to build a golf course that would be both challenging and beautiful, and that would be accessible to golfers of all skill levels.

Keiser's search for the perfect location led him to Bandon, Oregon. The rugged coastline, with its towering sand dunes and windswept beaches, was unlike anything he had ever seen. He knew that this was the place where he could create his dream golf course.

Dream Golf: The Making of Bandon Dunes

by Stephen Goodwin

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Keiser purchased 2,000 acres of land in Bandon and set about designing his course. He hired some of the world's top golf architects, including Tom Doak, Bill Coore, and Ben Crenshaw. Together, they created a masterpiece that would soon become one of the most acclaimed golf courses in the world.

Bandon Dunes opened in 1999, and it was an instant success. Golfers from all over the world flocked to the course to experience its unique challenges and beauty. The course has been ranked among the top 10 in the world by Golf Digest and Golf Magazine.

In addition to Bandon Dunes, Keiser has also developed several other golf courses in the area, including Pacific Dunes, Old Macdonald, and Sheep Ranch. Together, these courses form one of the most diverse and challenging golf destinations in the world.

Keiser's dream of creating a world-class golf destination has been realized at Bandon Dunes. The courses are challenging, beautiful, and accessible to golfers of all skill levels. If you're looking for a truly unforgettable golf experience, Bandon Dunes is the place for you.

The Courses at Bandon Dunes

Bandon Dunes is home to four championship golf courses, each with its own unique character.

• Bandon Dunes: The original course at Bandon Dunes, designed by Tom Doak, is a links-style course that features rolling dunes, pot bunkers, and ocean views.
• Pacific Dunes: Designed by Tom Doak, Pacific Dunes is a more traditional links course that features fescue-covered fairways, deep bunkers, and dramatic ocean views.
• Old Macdonald:

Dream Golf: The Making of Bandon Dunes

by Stephen Goodwin

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7070 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	377 pages
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