Old Bandon Golf Links 9-hole Public Golf Course OBGL is the rejuvenated original 9-hole public course of Bandon built in 1927 and most-recently re-opened March 2009. Enjoy our beauty and challenge at the most reasonable rate in the area! We also offer the unique experience of hickory gutta percha golf. Read on for more info, OR for tee times & info call: 541-329-1927.
"Quality, affordable golf for all."
July 8, 2010 - View the KVAL-TV Eugene Great Golf Getaways news segment about us available here on our News and Reviews page, or on our Facebook page.
June 20, 2010 - First full day with Bandit and his sheep, home from "school"... ! See photo below, and on Photo Gallery page.
June 19, 2010 - Course photos posted to Photo Gallery. Still waiting for consecutive blue-sky days!
June 18, 2010 - NEW SCORECARD. See new scorecard on "Scorecard" page with new OGA Course and Slope Ratings.
June 2010 - Now on Facebook! Visit our page, then press "like" to receive periodic course and event updates (and help us "network"). Thanks!
New Guestbook Page on this site. Let us know who you are "out there!" and... Thank you, for visiting!
May 2010 - New Photos on Photo Gallery Page of #9 Green Reconstruct. A temporary green is in play as of May 10, 2010. New green to be ready by mid-June.
May 2010 - New Bandit Video from Sheep Dog Training School! Go to the "Bandit" page on this website for the link.
Weather-cam Link: Don't believe your I-Phone weather report. Check-out the webcam for yourself. No joke! The I-Phone will show you a 4-day forecast for rain that will not be accurate. This webcam is less than 3 miles way at the Coquille River South Jetty at Bandon. Storms blow through quickly in Bandon. Sometimes there is fog at the river/jetty, but we are clear. The alternative to the weather cam is to give us a quick call. http://www.bandonhomes.com/Nav.aspx/Page=Http://www.rwre.com/webcam
Course Update: 2010 Conditioning with 2009 Rates. The tees and greens have filled in very nicely since we reopened last year. New sand bunkers, several pot (rivetted stacked sod) bunkers, new forward and back tees, overseeded with links grasses, greens enlarged, rebuilt #9 green, and now: SHEEP! (See Photo Gallery). 2200 yards. Family friendly!
Five Par-4's and four Par-3's, this course was designed for the 150 or 160 yard drive, yet remains challenging and fun. Finish in an hour and a half. For detailed info, see the Scorecard Page on this website. New April 2010 OGA course and slope rating has arrived: 9-Hole Course Rating from the Black Tees: 31.5; Slope: 116.
Clubhouse with large selection of beer and wine; turnstand menu, picnic lunches to-go. Our limited off-premise OLCC license allows us to also sell beverages "to-go" for your picnic or take back to your guestroom or vacation rental. Outdoor terrace seating available. Wild Alaskan King Salmon Burgers, Angus Beef Burgers, Vegetarian Chipolte Black Bean Burgers, Polish or Beef Dogs with relish and saurkraut, French Dip sandwiches. In the summer we also have fruit, cheese & antipasti plates to enjoy on the terrace.
LOCATION - DIRECTIONS
Located in Bandon at 3235 Beach Loop Drive SW behind the Best Western Inn at Face Rock, Bandon, Oregon, 97411. Golf Course entrance is via the hotel main driveway.
From Hwy 101 south of Old Town Bandon, turn west onto Seabird Lane (at Billy Smoothboar's Restaurant), follow to the "T" at Beach Loop Drive, turn south/left. The Best Western is about 1/8 mile south, turn left into the Best Western parking area, pass thru to the golf course parking area and clubhouse.
Join us for a standard 9 or try our authentic gutta percha golf. The only public golf course in the USA with pre-1900 and 1920's equipment rentals available with authentic gutta percha and 1920's period-appropriate balls.
Visit the Hickory Golf Page on this website for more info.
CARTS - CASUAL DRESS CODE
We have both power and push carts, reservations for this equipment is recommended. Walk-on tee times may be available.
Casual dress code. Bring on the denim! Otherwise, standard golf ettiquette applies. We do require shoes of some kind, clothing, and please: no vulgar t-shirts.
Looking for a driving range? May we suggest Bandon Crossings Golf Course, 5 miles south on Hwy 101. But please, do come back and see us for your next 9-hole round!
Lessons? See Head Pro Jim Wakeman or Golf Pro Kevin Oyler, also with Bandon Crossings for group or individual lessons. 541-347-3232.
As seen in Pacific Northwest Golfer Magazine (Sept. 2009), and Northwest Travel Magazine (August 2009). And now on You Tube! Visit the News and Reviews and Hickory Golf pages on this site for these links.
Return visitors are pleasantly surprised by several of the newer features, including bunker in #7 fairway that is formed in the reverse image of "The Principal's Nose" from the 16th on The Old Course at St. Andrews. New stacked sod "revetted" bunkers, trees limbed, gorse controlled, effective drainage.
"Fun and challenging!" "The conditioning, care, and attention to detail are overwhelmingly evident! We'll be back!" -- General comments from recent tourists and locals returning to the "old" but "new" course.
Please see the Rates Page for rates, rental, membership and punch card information.
"GOLF AS IT USED TO BE"
Our hickory clubs from the 1880's and 1920's, period-appropriate balls, and a selection of tweed and linen driving caps are provided by Play Hickory, America's #1 Antique Golf Event Company. Visit their website at: www.playhickory.com
Enjoy a round with these clubs from the 1880's.
Visit the Hickory Golfpage of this site for a link to our You Tube video showcasing a round of Hickory Golf with "Old Tom Morris," "Bobby Jones," and Randy Jensen, today's World Hickory Champion, played here at OBGL April 2009.
Enjoy a round with these clubs from the 1880's.