JOHN SOUCH GROUP BANDON DUNES GOLF EXPERIENCE 2028

7 Day Luxury Itinerary

JOHN SOUCH GROUP BANDON DUNES GOLF EXPERIENCE 2028

7 Day Luxury Itinerary

September 22, 2026

Good afternoon John,

Thank you again for reaching out to us... below you will find your completed Bandon Dunes Resort golf trip proposal. It includes a detailed itinerary that I believe reflects the experience you're looking for.

Your trip will be 7 days, 6 nights and includes 7 rounds of golf. You'll play Sheep Ranch, Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes, Bandon Trails, Old Macdonald and both par 3 courses... Bandon Preserve & Shorty's.

All 12 golfers will stay in a private luxury vacation home within minutes of Bandon Dunes Resort. One of my favorite houses is a 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom home with a total of 12 queen beds in the 5 bedrooms. The home design is open concept and features an outdoor hot tub, putting green, corn hole, fire pit, covered patios and is surrounded by forest. This house and several others would be perfect for your group.

Your trip includes unlimited use of all practice facilities and all taxes, resort & lodging fees.

Our aim is to not only secure outstanding golf for you and your group, but to ensure every element — from arrival to departure — is thoughtfully coordinated. Should you wish to explore enhancements such as upgraded accommodations, additional rounds, private transfers, caddies or dining reservations, I would be happy to tailor the proposal further.

If helpful, we can arrange a call to review the proposal together and fine-tune any details. My direct line is 443.300.7975.

I look forward to your feedback and to bringing your golf experience to life.

Kind regards,

email: david@epicgolftravel.com
direct: 1.443.300.7975

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Experience the Ultimate Luxury Golf Getaway at Bandon Dunes Resort

It is rare to have the opportunity to play a true links course in the US, not surprising since, according to The Links Association, there are only 5 true links courses in all of North America.

Happily, for those that visit Bandon Dunes Resort, three of the five are located there (Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes and Old Macdonald). Bandon Dunes is unique among all locations for golf in North America. With the ocean, soil, climate, weather and even gorse, golfers seeking a true links experience arguably have four choices: Ireland, Scotland, England or Bandon Dunes.

At Bandon Dunes Resort, you'll find five distinctly different 18-hole courses built on a beautiful stretch of Pacific coast land and rolling sand dunes perched 100 feet above the Pacific Ocean.

Trip Pricing

2027: $5,190.00 USD pp
2028 trip pricing will not be available until Spring 2027. The expected increase in cost is estimated at 3%-7%.

Based on 6 nights double lodging in a private luxury vacation home located near Bandon Dunes Resort

Trip Summary & Inclusions

7 Days / 6 Nights / 7 Rounds / 12 Golfers
September 23, 2028 - September 29, 2028 (or similar available dates for the group, golf & lodging)
6 nights double guest room lodging in a private luxury vacation home next to Bandon Dunes Resort
7 rounds of golf to include Sheep Ranch, Bandon Dunes, Bandon Trails, Pacific Dunes, Old Macdonald, Bandon Preserve & Shorty's
Full use of all practice facilities, including the Punchbowl Putting Course
Complete services of Epic Golf Travel before, during & after your trip
All lodging and golf course surcharges, resort fees & taxes

Not Included

Airfare, Caddie Fees, Gratuities, Travel Insurance, Food & Beverage not listed above, Golf and/or Lodging not listed above & Trip Incidentals.

Non-golf activities listed in your itinerary (such as dinners) are suggestions and are not included in your trip pricing.

Quote Notes

All quotations are subject to availability, we are not holding any tee times or lodging at this time. A 25% deposit per person is due now to confirm your trip. Final balance is due 90 days prior to arrival.

Deposit & Balance Payments

By making your deposit payment and/or any future balance payments for this trip, you acknowledge you have read and agree to our Terms & Conditions, including the non-refundable deposit & balance payment policy.

Transportation

Transportation is not included in this quote.

Transfers from the Portland, Eugene, Medford and North Bend airports are available and can be quoted and booked.

As you will not be staying onsite at Bandon Dunes Resort, we suggest the group rent vehicles for travel to and from your airport and to and from all golf courses.

Travel Insurance

Your golf vacation requires Epic Golf Travel to make significant upfront, non-refundable payments for tee times, accommodations, transportation and other travel arrangements to a variety of vendors. Because of this, all deposits and balance payments made by you, the client, are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-assignable.

We strongly encourage our clients to purchase travel insurance when making their initial deposits for their trip. Two such companies are Travelex Insurance (www.travelexinsurance.com) and GolfSafe (www.golfsafe.travelsafe.com).

Compared to the total cost of a golf vacation, the cost of travel insurance is typically a small percentage of your overall investment. Choosing not to purchase coverage means assuming the full financial risk if an unexpected event prevents you from traveling.

I encourage all our clients to purchase travel insurance as a safeguard against financial loss. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

Why Epic Golf Travel?

We work with a limited number of clients each year, so every group receives the time and personal attention they deserve.
We realize price is an important part of any decision and our focus is on giving you real value for your money spent.
We spend more hours researching, planning and executing your trip than any other company in the industry.
We've personally traveled the world playing golf for almost four decades... we know what it takes to create the perfect golf trip.

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YOUR ITINERARY

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18 TIPS FOR YOUR BANDON EXPERIENCE

The Bandon experience has been compared to golf in Ireland or Scotland and rightly so... the weather is very similar, with cooler temperatures than you may be used to throughout the year and lots of windy days.

The golf is stellar at Bandon no matter which course you play, and during many months of the year it is surprisingly affordable. With the golf, food and camaraderie, your experience will be amazing and one you’ll remember for the rest of your life.

If you’ve never been, we have some tips to share that will make your first trip much more enjoyable and much less stressful.

THE INSIDERS GUIDE TO BANDON
	Be Prepared to Walk With only the rare exception (a medical exemption), all courses at Bandon Dunes are walking courses and you should be in fairly good shape before you arrive. If you plan to play 36 holes on at least one day, it will take a toll if you’re not prepared. Walk some rounds at home or get on a treadmill to prepare before you get to Oregon. And bring at least two pair of comfortable and broken-in golf shoes with you.
	Book During The Shoulder Seasons The weather on the Oregon coast can be unpredictable to say the least, even in the summer months when tee times are the most expensive and difficult to secure. Booking during March, April, May, October, November and December means not only greater availability, but it’s less expensive, sometimes by more than half. Bandon veterans know there are days in December when the warm Southerly winds bring temperatures where you can play in shirtsleeves.
	Bring The Proper Gear As mentioned, the weather at Bandon is predictable and unpredictable at the same time in that you know it’s going to rain but you just don’t know exactly when or how much. Bring quality rain gear and plenty of changes of shirts and socks.
	Fly Into Eugene And Drive to Bandon Coming from the East Coast you can fly into Portland (4-hour drive) or North Bend (30-minute drive), but the best option is Eugene, about a 2 hour 30 minute drive to Bandon. It is a gorgeous drive that may have you stopping to snap pictures of some of America’s most beautiful scenery.
	Stop at the Sugar Shack in Reedsport and SharkBite’s Seafood Cafe in Coos Bay It may take you more than 2 plus hours from Eugene because you will have to make a couple of stops. The Sugar Shack in Reedsport is an old-school bakery that has great service, hot coffee and some of the best donuts you have ever tasted. And just outside Bandon in the town of Coos Bay is the SharkBite’s Seafood Cafe, a relaxed little place that offers hand-crafted cocktails and humongous quesadillas.
	Stay For at Least 3 or 4 Nights And Play Every Course at Least Once This is especially true if you are from the East Coast. It is a long trip, maybe once in a lifetime, and there are multiple courses to play. There are some hardy souls that plan 2-3 day trips with 36 holes or more per day. That’s ambitious at best and potentially self-destructive. Plan for at least three days of 18 holes and at least one day of 36.
	Lodging Options Beds and lob wedges have a lot in common at Bandon Dunes -- you use them only when absolutely necessary. All five lodging options at Bandon Dunes are spartan in the décor and amenities, but they are a perfect fit with the general aesthetics of the resort and the needs of the avid-golfing guests. You get a comfortable bed, spacious bathroom, good water pressure, a sizable flat screen TV and free WiFi.
	Tee Time Management If availability allows, play Sheep Ranch, Pacific Dunes and Old Macdonald in the morning, Bandon Dunes and Bandon Trails in the afternoon. There's no protection from the afternoon winds at Old Mac, and it can be bag-toppling brutal in July and August. On the contrary, the tree-lined fairways of Bandon Trails will provide more relief than any other course on property.
	Play The Punchbowl The Punchbowl is an 18-hole putting course that has become an end of day ritual for Bandon regulars. It’s a great place to have a drink (brought to you on the course from the clubhouse), smoke a cigar and make a friendly wager or two.


	Caddies & Other Options Given the walking only policy, the subtle breaks in the greens and some of the blind shots around and over the countless dunes, a caddie is often critical to a great score and a good time. Caddies fees as of the summer of 2020 are $100 USD per bag, per round plus tip. There's an ATM in the main Bandon clubhouse, across from the snack shack, but you can also get "caddie cash" at any pro shop counter. They'll put a charge on your room and give you cash to give to your caddie. You do have the option of walking and either carrying your bag or renting on of the resorts inexpensive pull carts.
	Have The Lamb Stew at McKee’s Pub Howard McKee, along with Mike Keiser, was the visionary developer who brought Bandon to reality. A gifted architect and an exceptional human being, McKee passed away in 2007 at the age of 68. He is remembered by all who knew him and his spirit lives at McKees Pub. Located near the clubhouse for Bandon Dunes, McKees feels like stepping into a pub in Edinburgh, and tastes like it too. Everything on the menu is good but try the Lamb Stew, a big bowl of slow cooked goodness
	Play One Round by Yourself Bandon is all about spending time with old friends and making new ones. That said, I find the solitary round at either the beginning or end of the day to be like going to church. If you have time, book a late afternoon round at Old Macdonald. Walking alone with only your clubs and your thoughts will give you time to truly appreciate how wonderful this game truly is…and how lucky you are to be able to experience it.
	Book a Massage On couples golf trips, guys tend to think of a massage as something that the significant other goes for while they are out on the course. But after several days of navigating the ups and downs at Bandon, your muscles will be screaming for relief. Book a massage at the on- property spa and you’ll not only thank us, but you’ll be ready to go the next day.
	Resort Shuttle Service Shuttle services throughout the resort are some of the best in golf. Call from anywhere on property and you'll have a ride within three to five minutes. Drivers are helpful, happy and informative. Once on property, you do not need a car and it generally sits until you have to depart for your flight home.
	Budget for the Pro Shops Five courses, five logos... you get the idea. You might want to set a budget number before you go and stick to it.
	Have a Cigar in The Bunker Bar As the name suggests, The Bunker Bar is located on the lower floor of the Bandon Dunes clubhouse. There isn’t a lot of signage for it and on the stairs down it seems like you are going to end up in a storage room. But what you find is a cozy retreat that features poker tables, pool tables and a bar with a first-class collection of spirits. And since you can smoke indoors there, be sure to bring your own or sample their great inventory.
	Take Your Phone or Camera on the Course The courses at Bandon are one big photo op, and you don’t have to be a pro to take snapshots that are magazine worthy. The caddies will help with any photos you want, so be sure to take home plenty of memories of the courses and your friends.
	Hit The Boat for Fish and Chips On the drive home, stop at The Boat Restaurant in Coos Bay. This little gem is packed with locals munching on the some of the best fish and chips in the area. While you wait for your grub you can take a quick stroll through the train museum next door.

YOUR GOLF COURSES

PACIFIC DUNES

Designed by Tom Doak and opened in 2001, Pacific Dunes is remarkably different in character and shot making requirements than the other resort other courses.

Pacific Dunes doesn't feel like it was built as much as it was discovered. Rippling fairways remain just as they were found and natural bunkers line the landscape as they have for centuries. The course emerges from shore pines to spectacular 60-foot sand dunes.

When the wind blows, precise approach shots are a necessity. Pacific Dunes is short enough to give you hope, but rugged enough to test every facet of your game.

SHEEP RANCH

The design team of Coore & Crenshaw were hired to work on the Par-71, 7,000-yard 18-hole layout. Co-founded by Phil Friedmann and Mike Keiser, the Sheep Ranch was for many years a mysterious golf landscape just north of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.

Located on Five Mile Point, and originally designed by Tom Doak in 2001 while he worked on Pacific Dunes, the property was redesigned by Crenshaw & Coore to what it has become today.

With one mile of ocean frontage, nine green sites right along the edge of the continent, and stunning Pacific Ocean views on every hole, Sheep Ranch will continue the legacy of “Golf As It Was Meant to Be” on the Pacific Coast.

OLD MACDONALD

18 holes, 72 par, 6944 yards

The fourth course at Bandon Dunes pays homage to golf course architect Charles Blair Macdonald by asking one simple question: What would Macdonald have created had the Oregon Coast been his canvas?

Inspired by Macdonald's iconic work, course architects Tom Doak and Jim Urbina crafted a course that seeks the answer upon vast greens, among myriad angles of play, and from the depths of fierce bunkers. By celebrating these classic concepts of design, we honor the traditions of this game we love.

BANDON DUNES

It began in 1999 with the opening of Bandon Dunes. Designed by Scotsman David McLay Kidd, the course is perched on a bluff high above the Pacific Ocean. Bandon Dunes unfolds along pristine native dunes where expansive ocean views are revealed on nearly every hole.

The course is completely natural and routed through an environment of indigenous vegetation. Beyond breathtaking scenery lies the game of golf in its truest form. This is a thinker's course. Winds are ever-present, and the varying elements create a new experience each time you play.

BANDON TRAILS

18 holes, 71 par, 6759 yards

When Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw began working in the sand to uncover our third course, they faced the challenge of following Bandon Dunes and Pacific Dunes.

Opened in 2005, Bandon Trails begins atop a massive sand dune, then quickly opens into a sprawling meadow. The routing then works higher into the coastal forest, before finally returning to finish in the dunes. The course is enjoyable to walk and is a constant reminder of how the game was originally created among inland rolling dunes with dramatic ocean vistas.

BANDON PRESERVE (PAR 3)

A unique experience in every way, Bandon Preserve is a 13-hole par-3 course that delivers a level of enjoyment matched only by the spectacular views.

Opened in 2012 and designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, Bandon Preserve begins high atop a sand dune and rolls down toward the beach. The Pacific Ocean provides the backdrop to every hole.

All net profits from greens fees go to the Wild Rivers Coast Alliance of Oregon.

SHORTY'S (PAR 3)

Shorty's is the new 19-hole short course designed by the team of Rod Whitman, Dave Axland, and Keith Cutten.

It is located between the opening holes of Bandon Trails and the ocean to the west. Paired with a unique routing unlike any other on property, the incredible site winds through rolling natural dunes and scattered shore pines as far as the eye can see.

The course honors Mike Keiser's close friendship with Shorty Dow, the first caretaker and self appointed "governor, mayor, and sheriff" of Bandon Dunes.

THE PUNCHBOWL 18 HOLE PUTTING COURSE

The newest addition to Bandon Dunes, The Punchbowl is a 100,000-square-foot putting course designed by Tom Doak and Jim Urbina.

No tee times are needed, just show up and put your golf ball in the queue. It is open by 2pm and closes at dusk. Night use is prohibited. There is no cost to play, The Punchbowl is a complimentary amenity for resort guests and takes about an hour to play.

There are 18 holes, lengths differ from day to day. Some are short, some are long. The green is about 100,000 square feet, or 2.3 acres.

YOUR LODGING

BANDON GOLF VACATION HOMES

Most of our vacation homes in Bandon have been built specifically for golfers playing Bandon Dunes Resort. They all are located within a few minutes drive of the main resort entrance.

The homes features 2-6 large bedrooms, many with an en suite baths and queen-sized beds.

All vacation homes offer open floor plans, large flatscreen TV's with full cable, dining rooms, fully equipped kitchens and game rooms or pool tables

Outdoor entertainment areas typically include firepits, stainless steel grills, corn hole, hot tubs with many also offering putting greens.

Home size, location and amenities will vary depending upon availability during your dates.