The Path of Pain

(Subject to change before final lamination)

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025

12.00p   Arrive - Bandon Dunes Practice Center

1.30p   Tee Off - Preserve (5-6 Players)

1.45p   Tee Off - Preserve (5-6 Players)

5.30p   Sunset Cocktails at Trails End (Trails/Preserve Pro Shop)

6.00p   Depart to Random Dunes Lodge

6.30p   Pizza Night & Night Golf

8.30p   Manly Hot Tub Soak

Friday, Nov. 7, 2025

8.00a   Wake Up & Breakfast at Leisure

9.00a   Breakfast Random Dunes Challenge - Individual 

10.00a   Arrive - Sheep Ranch Range

11.10a   Tee Off - Sheep Ranch

11.20a   Tee Off - Sheep Ranch

11.30a   Tee Off - Sheep Ranch

11.40a   Tee Off - Sheep Ranch

2.00p   Wieners & Brewskis at the turn

4.00p   Putting Tournament at Punchbowl

5.30p   Sunset Toast @ Tap-In Pub

9:00p   Dinner at the Ghost Tree Grill

8.30p   Manly Hot Tub Soak

Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025

8a   Wake Up & Breakfast at Leisure 

9:00a   Breakfast Random Dunes Team Challenge

10.00a   Arrive - Bandon Dunes Practice Center

11.30a   Tee Off - Old Macdonald

11.40a   Tee Off - Old Macdonald

11.50a   Tee Off - Old Macdonald

12.00a   Tee Off - Old Macdonald

2.00p   Wieners & Brewskis at the turn

5.00p   Old Fashioneds at Ghost Tree Grill, or Punch Bowl

6.00p   Random Dunes Night Tournament

6.30p   BBQ Dinner

7.00p   Evening Festivities

Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025

7.00a   Wake Up & Breakfast at Leisure 

8.00a   Pack & Tidy Up

10.00a   Tee Off - Shorty’s (All)

1.00p   Final Wiener Lunch

2.00p   Depart for Grants Pass at Leisure

What to Expect

• Golf at Bandon Dunes (Minimum 1 Round Each Day)

  • Plan on Greens Fees of $600 - $800 depending on extra rounds scheduled

• Bunking accommodations at Random Dunes Lodge, provided by the Gates Fam.

• Meals at the Lodge and at Bandon Dunes Resort

  • Plan on a meal fund of $100 + Resort Lunch/Meals

• All of the courses at Bandon Dunes are walking only.

• There are complimentary pushcarts available that are pretty rad.

• If you’d like to arrange a caddy for any of the rounds you can call (541) 347-5909 to request a caddie through Bandon Dunes. Cost is about $100/round with tip included and you pay the caddies directly.

  • I personally don’t play with a caddie, but it can add a bit of fun and comfort.

• Dress code is polos and standard golf attire, no denim. Seriously, they’ll make you lose the blue jeans!

• The weather on the coast changes pretty quick, so bring layers. BRING RAIN GEAR

• Also, even if it’s windy and drizzly, the courses are built for weather like that. So don’t worry if conditions aren’t perfect, the golf will still be fun!

Golfing at Random Dunes is a whole other experience! Our home is about a 15 minute drive south of the golf course. My Dad and I, along with the OG golf trip crew, have carved out a pitching course in the dunes in front of the house where we can play little KP contests. We have even outfitted the course with UV flood lamps so we can play after dark. So this really is a golf junkie trip!

What you’ll need

Along with clubs, balls, and your standard golf clothing. Here are a few things that make the Bandon golf experience better, especially this time of year. Name of the game is plan like its going to rain rain rain, and be thankful if you dont end up needing these things!

On the course

• Rain Gear, both pants and jacket

• Layers, vests, pullovers, thermals, etc.

• Wind layer, she can get gusty

• Hand warmers, those little disposable packs you’d use for hunting or skiing

• Extra socks in a Ziploc, something for you to change into in case it pours and you step in a big puddle.

• An extra pair of golf shoes, in case your first pair do not dry out overnight

• A pair of comfy recovery shoes to put on after the round

• A beanie, especially if you're like me and have more scalp showing than you used to

• Lip balm, either for your lips or to take some spin off your driver

Off the course

• Swim trunks and a towel for the hot tub!!!

• BYOB, there’s also a great liquor store in Bandon with good selection of beer and wine too.

• Any special snacks you prefer

Locations

Click the links below for directions:

Random Dunes Lodge - (Where we'll be staying)

Bandon Practice Center

Bandon Trails

Pacific Dunes and Punchbowl

Ghost Tree Grill

Sheep Ranch

Shorty's