Golfers in the United States are fortunate to have many of the world’s top rated golf courses. Many of these golf courses have been designed by people who have a deep passion for the game and want people to enjoy the unique challenge that is the game of golf. A large number of these top golf courses in America also combine and use many of the local features of the landscape which results in a beautiful golf course which looks right at home in that environment. An example of where the natural environment has been use to great effect is at the Bandon Dunes golf resort course which is one of the top rated courses in the US.
The Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is located near the seaside town of Bardon in Oregon. This golf course is suitably located near the Oregon regional airport which has flights daily to Bandon from Portland and also San Francisco.
There is a choice of four unique golf courses near Bardon which includes Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes, Bandon Trails and Old McDonald. The best one of the four of the courses is Bandon Dunes which provides the golfer with a challenging course as well as beautiful views in every direction.
The Bandon Dunes golf course was opened in 1999 and has quickly become a popular destination for golfers of all ability. The course was designed by David McLay Kidd who incorporated the natural dunes, the vegetation and the sweeping views of the Pacific ocean into a challenging golf course which complements this fragile coastal environment.
The Bandon Dunes golf course has been created to suit beginner and novice golfers right through to the professionals who wish to hone their skills on this sometimes frustrating coastal golf course. The course has been created to complement the natural dune formation and much of the native vegetation has been preserved to make this golf course a pleasure to walk around.
The wind and weather conditions at Bandon Dunes golf course also create challenges for all levels of golfer. The winds blowing in off the water can be quite strong which will test even the highest level of golfing ability. This golf course has similar conditions to that of golf courses in Scotland ( the home of golf )that are perched high on the cliffs, exposed to the wind and weather and use the natural features to shape the course.
