I have played both a few years ago. I loved both courses and don't think that you could go wrong with either one. If I was forced to pick? I'd probably go with Pacific Dunes, in a coin toss.

Steve

The only right answer is to play both (in one day) and there is no wrong answer.

Hard to choose. I would play the original, Bandon Dunes, especially if with your kid. Then plan a return trip and play all of them. There is nothing better than the full experience, playing each course and enjoying the uniqueness of each course, enjoying the food, the whole atmosphere.

I love all of the courses at Bandon but I I would choose Bandon Dunes over Pacific Dunes if that was my options.

Thank you all so much for the responses. I commented today and booked Bandon Dunes.

Don, I agree that is the right answer, unfortunately I don’t have the time. We are on a quest to see all 50 states before our kids graduate high school in 3 years. We will be traveling California and Oregon for 30 days in July, 2 of the remaining 5 states we have not hit. I’m only in the area for an afternoon before we head south down the coast. If we enjoy it I hope to come back and play them all!

If you have time, try the Punchbowl putting green at Bandon. Your kids should find it fun!