Bandon Dunes
Shorty's
Short course
Shorty's gives Bandon another flexible short-course outlet. Nineteen holes, no long slog, and enough variety to make it more than a novelty. Use it when the group wants competition without another full walk.
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Shorty's gives Bandon another flexible short-course outlet. Nineteen holes, no long slog, and enough variety to make it more than a novelty. Use it when the group wants competition without another full walk.
Best for
Flexible tee-sheet days, larger groups, casual competition
Watch out
Using it instead of Preserve if you only have one short-course slot
How to play it
Social golf / useful flexibility
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Flexible
- Social
- Good for groups that still want competition without another full walk
Watch-outs
- Still developing its identity against Bandon's deeper full-course lineup
Signature holes
routing varies
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Short-course rates vary by season and lodging status; verify current resort pricing.
Best season
Best month: September Best broader window: July-September Shoulder value: late March-May and October-November, with more wind/weather risk Winter: possible, cheaper, and fully capable of
Caddies / walking
Walking is central to Bandon.
Replay priority
Situational
Booking move
For on-property stays, understand the reservation drawing windows before you promise the group anything.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
Best month: September Best broader window: July-September Shoulder value: late March-May and October-November, with more wind/weather risk Winter: possible, cheaper, and fully capable of making you
Jan
52F / 41F
Sun Low; rain High
Feb
54F / 42F
Sun Low; rain High
Mar
55F / 43F
Sun Mixed; rain High
Apr
57F / 45F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
May
60F / 48F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Jun
63F / 51F
Sun Good; rain Low
Google review
3/5 - a month ago
Very cool overall but falls short compared to the Preserve:
1) greens were very bumpy conditions although the contours are very challenging and fun
2) nothing longer than an 130 yard shot from the back tees
3) not as nice of a view as Preserve
I plan to not replay this course bu
Very cool overall but falls short compared to the Preserve:
1) greens were very bumpy conditions although the contours are very challenging and fun
2) nothing longer than an 130 yard shot from the back tees
3) not as nice of a view as Preserve
I plan to not replay this course bu
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