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There are many different ways to get to Bandon Dunes. We flew into Portland, Oregon to spend a few days in this vibrant city. We then started out on the five-hour drive to Bandon. We stopped half way to spend the night and play a round of golf at the Salishan Golf Resort. The next day we enjoyed taking our time driving the winding coastal roads that provided spectacular views of the blooming rhododendrons of every color and size, quaint coastal towns, and stopping for lunch to savor the magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean. There are several choices for lodg- ing at the resort and it depends on what you are looking for in terms of accommodations. All are conven- iently located to each of the four courses and each offers various food and beverage options as well. Make sure to have dinner one night at the Pacific Grille located at Pacific Dunes, while enjoying beautiful views of the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean. We had the pleasure of playing all four courses and I would highly recommend taking a caddie when you play. The caddies are highly knowledgeable and can provide a more pleasurable round. Plan on a minimum of $100 per caddie per round for each golfer. After playing all four courses and en- joying each one's matchless beauty and challenge, one thought contin- ued to permeate my mind about Bandon Dunes. The golf courses back home typically defy nature and are built by taking the existing landscape, changing it, and creating something that did not exist before. Bandon Dunes does the opposite. Each course works with the beauty of the existing terrain, the sand dunes and the rugged coastline, and weaves throughout the natural landscape, all while embracing the elements and nature to create an unbelievable golf experience. Bandon Dunes is unique because it truly is all about the golf. Many resorts try to be all things to all people by offering golf, shopping, spa, swimming pool, casino, etc. Bandon Dunes is for people who love golf. It's pure and simple. Bandon Trails by Wood Sabold GOLF NOW! Chicago 67