description Old Macdonald Golf Course Overview
Old Macdonald is a golf course at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon, designed by Tom Doak and Jim Urbina and opened in 2010. The course is a deliberate tribute to the architectural principles of Charles Blair Macdonald and incorporates his concept of template holes adapted from famous British examples. These include renditions of the Road Hole, Eden, Redan, Biarritz, and Short holes. The design features firm, fast-running fescue turf and expansive green complexes meant to evoke the strategic play of historic links courses.
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Who designed the Old Macdonald Golf Course at Bandon Dunes?
The course was designed by Tom Doak and Jim Urbina, opening in 2010. It serves as a architectural tribute to the classic design principles of Charles Blair Macdonald.
What famous template holes are featured at Old Macdonald?
The layout features adaptations of famous concepts from C.B. Macdonald's portfolio, such as the Road Hole and the Biarritz. Doak and Urbina integrated these historic European hole concepts into the coastal Oregon dunes landscape.
Can you play Old Macdonald without staying at the Bandon Dunes Resort?
While priority is given to resort guests, public play is available by booking in advance. The course is part of the larger Bandon Dunes Golf Resort situated along the southern Oregon coast.
How does Old Macdonald compare to the other courses at Bandon Dunes?
Old Macdonald is often considered one of the most strategic layouts at the resort due to its massive, undulating greens. It stands alongside Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes, and Bandon Trails as a premier public golf destination.
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