Random Bandon Thread

[dcmidnight]

> @spud3 said:

> I think I posted this some time back, but here's a cool site where you can create a calendar with sunrise/sunset times:

>

> https://www.sunrisesunset.com/USA/Oregon/Bandon.asp

>

> Very helpful for setting tee times to get more than 18 in for those off/shoulder-season trips

 

When I made my reservations, the woman on the phone went over all of this in detail when we were setting up our tee times.

[spud3]

Those ladies in Reservations know what they're doing.

[eboettne]

FWIW I listened to Foreplay Podcast and Riggs said when he got a tour of SR they said it would be open for preview play this fall.

[Edaw68]

> @eboettne said:

> FWIW I listened to Foreplay Podcast and Riggs said when he got a tour of SR they said it would be open for preview play this fall.

 

Did they specify if that would be for resort guests or mostly for industry people like course raters and stuff?

[eboettne]

> @Edaw68 said:

> > @eboettne said:

> > FWIW I listened to Foreplay Podcast and Riggs said when he got a tour of SR they said it would be open for preview play this fall.

>

> Did they specify if that would be for resort guests or mostly for industry people like course raters and stuff?

 

He didnt specify but sounds like he is recording a podcast with Matt Ginella soon and they're going to go more in depth about their Bandon trip. I'd assume they may bring up SR some more in that.

[GCU23]

I listened to the same pod and I’m hoping the Ginella pod comes out in one of the next 3 they release! We go a week from Wednesday hearing that prior to going would be great!

[LooperCon]

Not sure if everyone’s seen this already, but some good pics of some of the progress they were making late spring/early summer...,

 

https://www.golf.com/travel/2019/04/23/sheep-ranch-bandon-dunes-golf-course/

[newg33b]

@GCU23 I'm hoping for the exact same! I leave two weeks from today and really hope I have another Bandon pod to listen to

[BUCKEYERBALL88]

I'm going on my 2nd trip to Bandon, Thanksgiving 2019.

 

I originally planned to fly AA nonstop Phoenix-Medford. Departing on Thanksgiving Day and returning that Monday. I got an email the other day from AA that there had been a schedule change. They wanted to me now have a 35 min layover at LAX. I thought that was too tight and didn't want to get stuck in LA so I switched to the nonstop on Wednesday. I am going to stay at a Hampton with points on the way Wednesday night.

 

Right now my schedule is:

Friday: Bandon then Trails

Saturday: Old Mac then Pac

Sunday: Pac then Old Mac

 

Pacific Dunes & Old Mac were my 2 favorite courses (not including the Sheep Ranch (RIP)) when I did my first Bandon trip Thanksgiving weekend 2017. So my question is what should I do on Thursday? I am a single and its Thanksgiving so its pretty wide open, Bandon Dunes is the only course closed that day. I'm guessing I'll arrive at Bandon at around 11am (wake up, shower, breakfast, 2.5 hour drive from Grants Pass). Sunset in late November is approx. 430pm

 

Options:

Punchbowl: I just walked it last time

Shorty's: I didn't play this last time. I believe it is only open in the afternoons

Preserve: I played 4 holes with a few clubs last time when I leftover sunlight after walking 36. I thought it was okay, however, I didn't see the ocean holes and 6 somes drinking beers is not the type of golf I enjoy

Trails: I played it once last time and I really enjoyed it (in my top 25 courses I've ever played). However, I am in love with links golf and that's what I go to Bandon.

Labryinth: I definitely want to fit this in for 15 mins again. Very cool little hike and I've have since taken up yoga

 

Also, should I plan on going to the beach, check out the town of Bandon and dinner one night?

 

[Edaw68]

> @BUCKEYERBALL88 said:

> I'm going on my 2nd trip to Bandon, Thanksgiving 2019.

>

> I originally planned to fly AA nonstop Phoenix-Medford. Departing on Thanksgiving Day and returning that Monday. I got an email the other day from AA that there had been a schedule change. They wanted to me now have a 35 min layover at LAX. I thought that was too tight and didn't want to get stuck in LA so I switched to the nonstop on Wednesday. I am going to stay at a Hampton with points on the way Wednesday night.

>

> Right now my schedule is:

> Friday: Bandon then Trails

> Saturday: Old Mac then Pac

> Sunday: Pac then Old Mac

>

> Pacific Dunes & Old Mac were my 2 favorite courses (not including the Sheep Ranch (RIP)) when I did my first Bandon trip Thanksgiving weekend 2017. So my question is what should I do on Thursday? I am a single and its Thanksgiving so its pretty wide open, Bandon Dunes is the only course closed that day. I'm guessing I'll arrive at Bandon at around 11am (wake up, shower, breakfast, 2.5 hour drive from Grants Pass). Sunset in late November is approx. 430pm

>

> Options:

> Punchbowl: I just walked it last time

> Shorty's: I didn't play this last time. I believe it is only open in the afternoons

> Preserve: I played 4 holes with a few clubs last time when I leftover sunlight after walking 36. I thought it was okay, however, I didn't see the ocean holes and 6 somes drinking beers is not the type of golf I enjoy

> Trails: I played it once last time and I really enjoyed it (in my top 25 courses I've ever played). However, I am in love with links golf and that's what I go to Bandon.

> Labryinth: I definitely want to fit this in for 15 mins again. Very cool little hike and I've have since taken up yoga

>

> Also, should I plan on going to the beach, check out the town of Bandon and dinner one night?

>

 

Nice trip, looks cool. If it was me I'd go try to walk on to Trails or the Preserve since Bandon is closed, whichever one is available. (probably both on Thanksgiving day) If that isn't an option, then I'd head over to the range and play Shorty's, good warm up and free. This would more than likely also give you time to hit the Labryinth or wander down to the beach on the walking trail that goes through the same area as Trails/Preserve.

 

Did you get a room at the resort for Thursday night or in town somewhere? My last trip I showed up a day early with the plan of staying in town, and I was early enough that I just walked on to Old Mac and they still gave me the resort guest green fee even though I wasn't checking in until the next day.

[BUCKEYERBALL88]

I’m staying at the resort

Check in thurs

Check out Monday

[Edaw68]

> @BUCKEYERBALL88 said:

> I’m staying at the resort

> Check in thurs

> Check out Monday

Then I'd for sure try to get on Trails Thursday if it was me. Give reservations a call and see what's available. Since the weather is so unpredictable in the off season, I take the approach of scheduling more golf just in case the weather is so bad you can't play, and hold onto the voucher (gift card) for future rounds. It's good forever, so can be used on future trips. I'm guessing by your previous posts that you have joined the proud ranks of the Bandon addicts.

 

[buzlin]

You're going to be playing quite a lot of golf, so having a mellow arrival day might be a great way to begin your trip (Range, Preserve, Shorty's, Labyrinth, your own yoga routine, etc..).

You're solo, so the cool part is that you really don't have to plan anything, just do what you feel. I've never felt the need to head into town. I'd rather just soak in the feel of the resort (fire place outside of McKees, short trail above the Bandon parking lot, punchbowl, clubhouse patios, etc....)

I'd toss a headlamp into your bag so you don't have to worry about making your way back to the clubhouse in the dark and you can chill out if you get stuck out after dark (either playing, or walking out on the beach).

[spud3]

The good news is that you can't make a wrong choice...

[buzlin]

I believe they allow you to make reservations for the entire year the year before. So on January 1, 2020, we can make reservations for all of 2021. Is that the case? I know I can easily check, but i prefer harassing you guys first.

[Edaw68]

> @buzlin said:

> I believe they allow you to make reservations for the entire year the year before. So on January 1, 2020, we can make reservations for all of 2021. Is that the case? I know I can easily check, but i prefer harassing you guys first.

 

I believe that is the case, although the earliest I've ever booked is about 14 months out. I've gotten down to a pattern of a "main" Bandon trip in the spring, and a "supplemental" trip in the late fall if I happen to get the urge. I don't think I've ever had more than two upcoming trip emails from Bandon saved in my inbox at any one time.

[Dsevans8]

Last few years I have been getting an advance reservation email as a returning guest. Usually in November I believe I get an email asking if I would like reservations for the upcoming year, and if so how many guests, rooms, rounds etc. Anyone else usually get one of these?

[spud3]

> @Dsevans8 said:

> Last few years I have been getting an advance reservation email as a returning guest. Usually in November I believe I get an email asking if I would like reservations for the upcoming year, and if so how many guests, rooms, rounds etc. Anyone else usually get one of these?

 

I have never gotten one of these.

 

Probably because they know I'm coming back, so no need to waste the emails...

[Dsevans8]

> @spud3 said:

> > @Dsevans8 said:

> > Last few years I have been getting an advance reservation email as a returning guest. Usually in November I believe I get an email asking if I would like reservations for the upcoming year, and if so how many guests, rooms, rounds etc. Anyone else usually get one of these?

>

> I have never gotten one of these.

>

> Probably because they know I'm coming back, so no need to waste the emails...

 

Interesting, I thought it was SOP... it was nice because we turned it in and didn't need to call January 1 to make our reservations.

[spud3]

> @Dsevans8 said:

> > @spud3 said:

> > > @Dsevans8 said:

> > > Last few years I have been getting an advance reservation email as a returning guest. Usually in November I believe I get an email asking if I would like reservations for the upcoming year, and if so how many guests, rooms, rounds etc. Anyone else usually get one of these?

> >

> > I have never gotten one of these.

> >

> > Probably because they know I'm coming back, so no need to waste the emails...

>

> Interesting, I thought it was SOP... it was nice because we turned it in and didn't need to call January 1 to make our reservations.

 

Wonder if it's because I always make reservations as a single (our group all makes their own reservations when I go non-solo).

Not having to set the alarm for Jan 1 AM would be nice...

[Dsevans8]

> @spud3 said:

> > @Dsevans8 said:

> > > @spud3 said:

> > > > @Dsevans8 said:

> > > > Last few years I have been getting an advance reservation email as a returning guest. Usually in November I believe I get an email asking if I would like reservations for the upcoming year, and if so how many guests, rooms, rounds etc. Anyone else usually get one of these?

> > >

> > > I have never gotten one of these.

> > >

> > > Probably because they know I'm coming back, so no need to waste the emails...

> >

> > Interesting, I thought it was SOP... it was nice because we turned it in and didn't need to call January 1 to make our reservations.

>

> Wonder if it's because I always make reservations as a single (our group all makes their own reservations when I go non-solo).

> Not having to set the alarm for Jan 1 AM would be nice...

 

Yeah I always make the reservation for my group and then have each person call and put their information on file so that they can charge everyone individually.

[Edaw68]

> @Dsevans8 said:

> > @spud3 said:

> > > @Dsevans8 said:

> > > > @spud3 said:

> > > > > @Dsevans8 said:

> > > > > Last few years I have been getting an advance reservation email as a returning guest. Usually in November I believe I get an email asking if I would like reservations for the upcoming year, and if so how many guests, rooms, rounds etc. Anyone else usually get one of these?

> > > >

> > > > I have never gotten one of these.

> > > >

> > > > Probably because they know I'm coming back, so no need to waste the emails...

> > >

> > > Interesting, I thought it was SOP... it was nice because we turned it in and didn't need to call January 1 to make our reservations.

> >

> > Wonder if it's because I always make reservations as a single (our group all makes their own reservations when I go non-solo).

> > Not having to set the alarm for Jan 1 AM would be nice...

>

> Yeah I always make the reservation for my group and then have each person call and put their information on file so that they can charge everyone individually.

 

I'm sure it's because you're booking a group. I go with a group every year, but we book individually, and I've never gotten the advance email.

 

Or maybe I need to buy more junk in the gift shop.

 

 

[Dsevans8]

> @Edaw68 said:

> > @Dsevans8 said:

> > > @spud3 said:

> > > > @Dsevans8 said:

> > > > > @spud3 said:

> > > > > > @Dsevans8 said:

> > > > > > Last few years I have been getting an advance reservation email as a returning guest. Usually in November I believe I get an email asking if I would like reservations for the upcoming year, and if so how many guests, rooms, rounds etc. Anyone else usually get one of these?

> > > > >

> > > > > I have never gotten one of these.

> > > > >

> > > > > Probably because they know I'm coming back, so no need to waste the emails...

> > > >

> > > > Interesting, I thought it was SOP... it was nice because we turned it in and didn't need to call January 1 to make our reservations.

> > >

> > > Wonder if it's because I always make reservations as a single (our group all makes their own reservations when I go non-solo).

> > > Not having to set the alarm for Jan 1 AM would be nice...

> >

> > Yeah I always make the reservation for my group and then have each person call and put their information on file so that they can charge everyone individually.

>

> I'm sure it's because you're booking a group. I go with a group every year, but we book individually, and I've never gotten the advance email.

>

> Or maybe I need to buy more junk in the gift shop.

>

>

 

Well hopefully I get one again this year... makes planning my trip a little bit easier.

[buzlin]

I book everything for my group of 4-12 each year, 5+ years running and have yet to receive an advanced email.

[wtoomey]

I’ve been booking a group for the past 5 years and do all the payments as a single payer and have never got an email. I did once get a wall calendar in the mail from them, which is nice.

[spud3]

So much for my theory...

[duffer987]

> @spud3 said:

> So much for my theory...

 

I've never gotten one booking our foursome in and I assume it's because making the reservation the day you leave the property kind of makes it moot ;-)

[Dsevans8]

 

[spud3]

Hm. Maybe it's because it's a group of 12?

[Dsevans8]

> @spud3 said:

> Hm. Maybe it's because it's a group of 12?

 

No, I filled in all that information myself... I'm going to give them a call and see if I can expect another one for this winter so I can make my 2021 reservations. :)