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Pacific Dunes 11/23/09

Our caddies for all 3 days. l to r: Jeff(JT), Garrett(me) and Bomber(AT)
Our caddies for all 3 days. l to r: Jeff(JT), Garrett(me) and Bomber(AT)
These three were great! I wasn't sure I was going to take a caddy as I didn't think I wanted to spend the money. But sin
The par 4 1st from the fairway. Forgot to take a photo from the tee. Whoops!
The par 4 1st from the fairway. Forgot to take a photo from the tee. Whoops!
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The approach to #1. This is a really great starting hole!
The approach to #1. This is a really great starting hole!
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Staring down the green. My drive is just around the corner of the left dune.
Staring down the green. My drive is just around the corner of the left dune.
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#1 green
#1 green
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My second. I really striped this tee ball with a 3-wood!
My second. I really striped this tee ball with a 3-wood!
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Deep bunker on the back left of the green.
Deep bunker on the back left of the green.
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Looking back at #1.
Looking back at #1.
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The par 4 2nd.
The par 4 2nd.
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More of the 2nd.
More of the 2nd.
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Again from a little further right.
Again from a little further right.
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Pacific Dunes Yardage Marker.
Pacific Dunes Yardage Marker.
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Mystery photo. Might be 16 green from 2 fairway?
Mystery photo. Might be 16 green from 2 fairway?
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The right side approach to the 2nd green.
The right side approach to the 2nd green.
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A little closer view of the blind approach over this bunker.
A little closer view of the blind approach over this bunker.
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Adam getting ready to play a bump and run.
Adam getting ready to play a bump and run.
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More of 2 approach.
More of 2 approach.
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Looking at the right side of the 6th green from the 2nd fairway.
Looking at the right side of the 6th green from the 2nd fairway.
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Looking back from behind the green.
Looking back from behind the green.
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#2 from the 3rd tee.
#2 from the 3rd tee.
Notice how the green is just a part of the natural contours. Its difficult to tell where the surrounds and fairway ends
The par 5 3rd. Bomber cracks a joke with JT.
The par 5 3rd. Bomber cracks a joke with JT.
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More #3
More #3
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A look at the Pacific!
A look at the Pacific!
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These great stair through the gorse leads from 3 tee down to the fairway.
These great stair through the gorse leads from 3 tee down to the fairway.
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Gorse trimmed like a hedge. Its still nasty, get too close and it shreds you.
Gorse trimmed like a hedge. Its still nasty, get too close and it shreds you.
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Fairway bunker on #3.
Fairway bunker on #3.
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The second shot on the par 5.
The second shot on the par 5.
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Another fairway bunker. Our 4th, Mike from Bemidji, stands in the foreground.
Another fairway bunker. Our 4th, Mike from Bemidji, stands in the foreground.
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I take a photo, while Garrett points out the line for my second.
I take a photo, while Garrett points out the line for my second.
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The bunkers on Pacific Dunes are something to behold. Very natural.
The bunkers on Pacific Dunes are something to behold. Very natural.
Our 4th, Mike said he has been playing Pac dunes for a number of years and the bunkers are different every year because
The 12th green from the 3rd fairway.
The 12th green from the 3rd fairway.
While playing this course you are constantly able to look over and see views of other holes on not only this course but
Pared 1, pared 2 and was looking good for a par on 3 being here in 2.
Pared 1, pared 2 and was looking good for a par on 3 being here in 2.
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Hit my bump & run too hard and went 30 feet down the devils slide over the green
Hit my bump & run too hard and went 30 feet down the devils slide over the green
Disappointed I didn't take a photo of the devils slide. The slope on the back of the green leads right between the dunes
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More Pacific
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A great bunker behind the green.
A great bunker behind the green.
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Looking back on the 3rd.
Looking back on the 3rd.
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Looking down the 13th from from left of the 3rd green.
Looking down the 13th from from left of the 3rd green.
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Greenside bunker left of 3. It doesn't look it but it is VERY deep.
Greenside bunker left of 3. It doesn't look it but it is VERY deep.
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13 from the back tee on #4.
13 from the back tee on #4.
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The beach and ocean below the 4th hole.
The beach and ocean below the 4th hole.
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A good look at the severity of the cliff.
A good look at the severity of the cliff.
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The par 4 4th. Flat but very dangerous as the green side hard against the cliff.
The par 4 4th. Flat but very dangerous as the green side hard against the cliff.
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More #4
More #4
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This fairway is firm and it slopes hard towards the cliff.
This fairway is firm and it slopes hard towards the cliff.
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Looking back on the 4th. Notice how the bunkers are never visible from behind.
Looking back on the 4th. Notice how the bunkers are never visible from behind.
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#4 green.
#4 green.
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AT flirted with the cliff.
AT flirted with the cliff.
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Looking back or up the coast. The Sheep Ranch is visible again on the point.
Looking back or up the coast. The Sheep Ranch is visible again on the point.
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#4 from the dune behind the green. An oft seen photo of this hole.
#4 from the dune behind the green. An oft seen photo of this hole.
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The Sheep Ranch, again, out on the point.
The Sheep Ranch, again, out on the point.
The Sheep Ranch is sort of a mysterious place. Supposedly its owned by a business partner of Mike Keiser, the owner of B
The first par 3 on Pac Dunes, #5. Once again a great par 3.
The first par 3 on Pac Dunes, #5. Once again a great par 3.
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I think this is the 12th fairway from 5 tee.
I think this is the 12th fairway from 5 tee.
I guess you know you have taken too many pics when you cannot identify all of them. The problem on Pac Dunes was we spen
The 11th green. Maybe my favorite hole on PD. More on it later.
The 11th green. Maybe my favorite hole on PD. More on it later.
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Another look at 5.
Another look at 5.
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Deep bunkers on this hole!
Deep bunkers on this hole!
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Three of us ended up in this one. None of us faired well.
Three of us ended up in this one. None of us faired well.
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Never got sick of looking at golf courses and ocean.
Never got sick of looking at golf courses and ocean.
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AT stings a drive on #6. Take note of that bunker on the left. Its nasty!
AT stings a drive on #6. Take note of that bunker on the left. Its nasty!
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#6 without AT.
#6 without AT.
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Looking up to the green.
Looking up to the green.
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I played a little bump and run shot from here. Thought it was perfect but...
I played a little bump and run shot from here. Thought it was perfect but...
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...hit it just a little too hard and was faced with this for my 3rd.
...hit it just a little too hard and was faced with this for my 3rd.
It was shots like this that made Pac Dunes an unforgiving course. Fun, but unforgiving. Miss hit an approach shot by jus
I told you...
I told you...
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...it was nasty!
...it was nasty!
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Supposedly this is the deepest bunker on the course.
Supposedly this is the deepest bunker on the course.
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And from the top...watch your step!
And from the top...watch your step!
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Took a shot of 6 from 2. Now a shot of 2 from 6.
Took a shot of 6 from 2. Now a shot of 2 from 6.
I love the way the entire area between these two holes is mowed at fairway height.
The tee shot on the long par 4 7th.
The tee shot on the long par 4 7th.
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Looking over at 8 green and across that the tee shot up the dune on 9.
Looking over at 8 green and across that the tee shot up the dune on 9.
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The approach to 7.
The approach to 7.
In the World Atlas of Golf the write up on Pac Dunes says these features in front of this green were untouched by shapin
Another look. This was such a great hole!
Another look. This was such a great hole!
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From the approach. Great contours!
From the approach. Great contours!
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I had to putt up this slope. Its bigger than it looks.
I had to putt up this slope. Its bigger than it looks.
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Looking back on 7.
Looking back on 7.
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JT making sure he is playing the right ball on #8.
JT making sure he is playing the right ball on #8.
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The right side of this green is puchbowl-ish.
The right side of this green is puchbowl-ish.
JT hit a great shot that ran up the right approach and curled all the way around the back of the flag and ended up just
A good look at the green.
A good look at the green.
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Our 4th, Mike from Bemidji, hit a great little touch shot from over the green.
Our 4th, Mike from Bemidji, hit a great little touch shot from over the green.
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He was right about here. This was really a fun green, as you can see.
He was right about here. This was really a fun green, as you can see.
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A little further back.
A little further back.
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One more look back at 8 green. See how the right side feeds to the hole.
One more look back at 8 green. See how the right side feeds to the hole.
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The tee shot on the par 4 9th.
The tee shot on the par 4 9th.
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Another great hole. I blew it because I hit an awful drive to the right.
Another great hole. I blew it because I hit an awful drive to the right.
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This hole features two greens. The left was out of play due to maintenance.
This hole features two greens. The left was out of play due to maintenance.
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This guy was playing the 2nd, while we were on 9. Ian Poulter?
This guy was playing the 2nd, while we were on 9. Ian Poulter?
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Another look at the cool tee shot on #9.
Another look at the cool tee shot on #9.
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A little goat path to the top of the dune.
A little goat path to the top of the dune.
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This is what you see when you get to the top. This is the right hand green.
This is what you see when you get to the top. This is the right hand green.
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The left-hand green is down the hill, just right of my caddy's head.
The left-hand green is down the hill, just right of my caddy's head.
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Looking down on 6 green from the top of the dune on #9.
Looking down on 6 green from the top of the dune on #9.
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The approach to #9.
The approach to #9.
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Another shot of the left-hand green on #9.
Another shot of the left-hand green on #9.
Not sure what kind of rotation they typically use for these greens. We spoke with one of the trufgrass staff members on
#9 from the approach.
#9 from the approach.
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Just a nice little greenside bunker.
Just a nice little greenside bunker.
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The longish par 3 10th. Another great par 3. Sounds like a broken record.
The longish par 3 10th. Another great par 3. Sounds like a broken record.
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A closer look at the flatish green.
A closer look at the flatish green.
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This is the par 3 6th on Bandon Dunes.
This is the par 3 6th on Bandon Dunes.
While we were looking down on this hole the caddies saw a group they thought was lost and they just let them have it. I
More 10.
More 10.
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A couple of good shots. Mine was one of them!
A couple of good shots. Mine was one of them!
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Really neat stairs coming down the side of the dune from 10 tee.
Really neat stairs coming down the side of the dune from 10 tee.
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10 from ground level.
10 from ground level.
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The side of this dune used to be covered with gorse. This looks better.
The side of this dune used to be covered with gorse. This looks better.
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More natural dunescape.
More natural dunescape.
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Just short of the 10th green.
Just short of the 10th green.
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Looking back toward the 10th tee, from the green.
Looking back toward the 10th tee, from the green.
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A little further back.
A little further back.
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Ocean.
Ocean.
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Gorse covered cliff.
Gorse covered cliff.
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Short par 3 11th. Beautiful hole. Right up there with 5 on Trails.
Short par 3 11th. Beautiful hole. Right up there with 5 on Trails.
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A wonderful setting along the Pacific.
A wonderful setting along the Pacific.
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Benches on the tee boxes.
Benches on the tee boxes.
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More 11.
More 11.
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Still more. Great bunkering on this hole.
Still more. Great bunkering on this hole.
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I think they need to edge their bunkers? Of course I am kidding.
I think they need to edge their bunkers? Of course I am kidding.
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More bunker
More bunker
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Finally to the putting surface.
Finally to the putting surface.
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Another really deep greenside bunker.
Another really deep greenside bunker.
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And if you hit too far out of the last bunker. This is what you deal with.
And if you hit too far out of the last bunker. This is what you deal with.
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Looking back on 11.
Looking back on 11.
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And from above.
And from above.
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The 4th on the left next to the ocean the 12th on the right.
The 4th on the left next to the ocean the 12th on the right.
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Looking at the 5th green from the 12th tee.
Looking at the 5th green from the 12th tee.
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The par 5 12th
The par 5 12th
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More 12.
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Very cool bunker in the middle of the 12th fairway.
Very cool bunker in the middle of the 12th fairway.
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AT hitting hist 2nd shot up the fairway. The golfers are on the 12th green.
AT hitting hist 2nd shot up the fairway. The golfers are on the 12th green.
The green visible to the right is the 3rd.
This was probably one of the easier holes on the course. Pretty forgiving.
This was probably one of the easier holes on the course. Pretty forgiving.
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A wide open approach the the 12th.
A wide open approach the the 12th.
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Looking back on the 12th.
Looking back on the 12th.
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Again from the dune behind the green.
Again from the dune behind the green.
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The path coming from the 12th green to 13 tee.
The path coming from the 12th green to 13 tee.
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The spectacular par 4 13th. Pacific Dunes' signature hole. I hate that term!
The spectacular par 4 13th. Pacific Dunes' signature hole. I hate that term!
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Zoomed in a little further. This hole embodies the name Pacific Dunes.
Zoomed in a little further. This hole embodies the name Pacific Dunes.
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Another look at the Sheep Ranch.
Another look at the Sheep Ranch.
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The dune on the right side of the hole is completely natural!
The dune on the right side of the hole is completely natural!
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Looking down the cliff
Looking down the cliff
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Great blowouts in the dune on the right side of the fairway.
Great blowouts in the dune on the right side of the fairway.
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13 fairway
13 fairway
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A great approach to an elevated and very deep green.
A great approach to an elevated and very deep green.
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This is the shot I had...of course I hit a poor 2nd.
This is the shot I had...of course I hit a poor 2nd.
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That dune is HUGE!
That dune is HUGE!
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Couldn't get enough photos of this hole.
Couldn't get enough photos of this hole.
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And this was my third and after hitting the face and rolling back, my fourth too
And this was my third and after hitting the face and rolling back, my fourth too
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This is behind the 13th green. Just beyond the gorse is the 7th green on Old Mac
This is behind the 13th green. Just beyond the gorse is the 7th green on Old Mac
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More cliff, gorse and Sheep Ranch
More cliff, gorse and Sheep Ranch
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In this photo of the Sheep Ranch you can see golfer and I think a flagstick or 2
In this photo of the Sheep Ranch you can see golfer and I think a flagstick or 2
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Looking back on the 13th.
Looking back on the 13th.
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Looking down the 6th fairway at Old Mac.
Looking down the 6th fairway at Old Mac.
The ridge in the middle of the fairway is the back of "hell" bunker.
The par 3 14th. I don't even have to tell you its a great hole.
The par 3 14th. I don't even have to tell you its a great hole.
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14
14
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AT had to play his 2nd from this nasty bunker.
AT had to play his 2nd from this nasty bunker.
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He did quite make it onto the green and rolled all the way down here!
He did quite make it onto the green and rolled all the way down here!
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I played a couple from this bunker. Doesn't look it but this thing was deep!
I played a couple from this bunker. Doesn't look it but this thing was deep!
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Looking back towards 14 tee from the back of the green.
Looking back towards 14 tee from the back of the green.
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The par 5 15th.
The par 5 15th.
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Some really great bunkering on this hole.
Some really great bunkering on this hole.
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JT points out the place he hopes to hit his ball.
JT points out the place he hopes to hit his ball.
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After all those bunkers a nice open approach.
After all those bunkers a nice open approach.
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Looking back on 15.
Looking back on 15.
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Looking from the 15th towards Old Mac
Looking from the 15th towards Old Mac
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Looking down the 3rd fairway from 16 tee.
Looking down the 3rd fairway from 16 tee.
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The short par 4 16th.
The short par 4 16th.
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The photo doesn't do these fairway contours justice.
The photo doesn't do these fairway contours justice.
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More of 16. The green just peaking out on the left.
More of 16. The green just peaking out on the left.
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I had this for a 2nd shot after a good drive.
I had this for a 2nd shot after a good drive.
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The fairway divot filling carts the have on all the courses.
The fairway divot filling carts the have on all the courses.
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AT had a 2nd from near the 2nd green after not hitting a good drive.
AT had a 2nd from near the 2nd green after not hitting a good drive.
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A very tricky green. You can't see the bunker lurking in the back left.
A very tricky green. You can't see the bunker lurking in the back left.
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Here it is!
Here it is!
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And a shot from the bunker can easily run of the front and back to the fairway.
And a shot from the bunker can easily run of the front and back to the fairway.
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The green pretty much runs right into the bunker.
The green pretty much runs right into the bunker.
After I made a nice 4 on this hole my caddie, Garrett said, "This hole is a bitch, if they named the holes.." To which I
The 4th fairway on Old Mac from the tee on 17.
The 4th fairway on Old Mac from the tee on 17.
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The par 3 17th, a bit of a Redan.
The par 3 17th, a bit of a Redan.
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Zoomed in a little.
Zoomed in a little.
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A little trail going up to the back tee on 18.
A little trail going up to the back tee on 18.
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Saw these snail shells next the path. Birds or did the wind blow them here?
Saw these snail shells next the path. Birds or did the wind blow them here?
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The par 5 18th. Plays 630ish from here. The tee is not used much.
The par 5 18th. Plays 630ish from here. The tee is not used much.
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This was looking back from the back tee. A place to get topdressing sand?
This was looking back from the back tee. A place to get topdressing sand?
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Garrett said there was a path but I found it overgrow with gorse. Ouch!
Garrett said there was a path but I found it overgrow with gorse. Ouch!
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A great looking hole. Check out the bunker on the left.
A great looking hole. Check out the bunker on the left.
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More 18
More 18
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Still more
Still more
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My dad caddie, Jeff pontificating about the difficulty of this bunker.
My dad caddie, Jeff pontificating about the difficulty of this bunker.
Jeff said in all the years he has caddied here he has only seen three people go at the flag and get out of this bunker i
Looks pretty tough from here...
Looks pretty tough from here...
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...then you walk around to the back side and realize it just keeps going!
...then you walk around to the back side and realize it just keeps going!
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Looking towards the green.
Looking towards the green.
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Another fantastically ridiculous bunker on the right of this green.
Another fantastically ridiculous bunker on the right of this green.
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Easily the best finishing hole of the three courses.
Easily the best finishing hole of the three courses.
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Told you it was ridiculous. AT gives some perspective on the depth.
Told you it was ridiculous. AT gives some perspective on the depth.
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Looking back on 18.
Looking back on 18.
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More bunker.
More bunker.
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One of Bomber's mechanical deer.
One of Bomber's mechanical deer.
AT's caddy, bomber joked that they had mechanical deer on the course to enhance the experience. This guy was hanging out

Bandon Dunes 11/22/09

The tufted puffin. The logo for Bandon Dunes.
The tufted puffin. The logo for Bandon Dunes.
Bandon Dunes was the first golf course at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. The course was designed by rookie architect David Mc
Rolling the 18th green. The same roller we use at NCC.
Rolling the 18th green. The same roller we use at NCC.
This photo was taken from the deck off our room. We were upgraded to the Golf Suite. It was Suite.
This was the 2nd shot I faced after a really good drive. No view of...
This was the 2nd shot I faced after a really good drive. No view of...
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...the green. Standing above the bunker from the last photo.
...the green. Standing above the bunker from the last photo.
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Greenside bunker left of the 1st green.
Greenside bunker left of the 1st green.
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The par 3 2nd. Another great par 3. Great 3's on this property.
The par 3 2nd. Another great par 3. Great 3's on this property.
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Another view of the 2nd.
Another view of the 2nd.
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Scotch broom. Just one example of the great vegetation seen on the course.
Scotch broom. Just one example of the great vegetation seen on the course.
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The 2nd viewed from the approach.
The 2nd viewed from the approach.
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This photo forms a panorama with the last photo.
This photo forms a panorama with the last photo.
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JT follows his drive on the par 5 3rd. Our 4th, Joe from Chicago, looks on.
JT follows his drive on the par 5 3rd. Our 4th, Joe from Chicago, looks on.
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A sample of a typical Bandon Dunes bunker. A little more constructed than Trails
A sample of a typical Bandon Dunes bunker. A little more constructed than Trails
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Approach shot to #3.
Approach shot to #3.
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A view of the 3rd green.
A view of the 3rd green.
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Looking back from the 3rd green.
Looking back from the 3rd green.
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Looking towards the 8th fairway from the 3rd green.
Looking towards the 8th fairway from the 3rd green.
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Tee shot on the par 4, 4th. A dog leg right with the green set to the ocean.
Tee shot on the par 4, 4th. A dog leg right with the green set to the ocean.
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Gorse! A spiny, bush/shrub found all over the property.
Gorse! A spiny, bush/shrub found all over the property.
Gorse removal has become one of the largest projects of the turfgrass staff at Bandon Dunes. The caddies pointed out pla
The view of the 4th green at the dogleg.
The view of the 4th green at the dogleg.
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#4 again from a dune left of the fairway.
#4 again from a dune left of the fairway.
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JT and his caddy Jeff wait while we look for AT's ball in the gorse left.
JT and his caddy Jeff wait while we look for AT's ball in the gorse left.
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More #4
More #4
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#4 from right in front of the green.
#4 from right in front of the green.
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The Pacific. Big storm the night before left a pretty good surf.
The Pacific. Big storm the night before left a pretty good surf.
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Look back at the fairway from the 4th green.
Look back at the fairway from the 4th green.
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Up the coast, again from the 4th green.
Up the coast, again from the 4th green.
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The par 4 5th. One of the top 10 holes on the property!
The par 4 5th. One of the top 10 holes on the property!
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The 5th plays down a tunnel of dunes and gorse. Beautiful!
The 5th plays down a tunnel of dunes and gorse. Beautiful!
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Scruffy little mound in the middle of the fairway.
Scruffy little mound in the middle of the fairway.
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The usual approach to the 5th.
The usual approach to the 5th.
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Looking back at the 5th.
Looking back at the 5th.
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The 5th again, this time with flag. An oft seen image at the resort.
The 5th again, this time with flag. An oft seen image at the resort.
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The beautiful par 3 6th.
The beautiful par 3 6th.
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Closer this time.
Closer this time.
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The course on this point is called the Sheep Ranch. It is mysterious.
The course on this point is called the Sheep Ranch. It is mysterious.
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JT putting on the 2nd.
JT putting on the 2nd.
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The tightly mowed surrounds are beautiful but make it interesting if you miss
The tightly mowed surrounds are beautiful but make it interesting if you miss
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#6 looking back towards the tee.
#6 looking back towards the tee.
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Standing on the 6th green looking at the Pac Dunes 10th tee.
Standing on the 6th green looking at the Pac Dunes 10th tee.
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Looking down the fairway of the par 4 7th. AT looking at some sort of yd device?
Looking down the fairway of the par 4 7th. AT looking at some sort of yd device?
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The rolling fwy leads up to a green with closely mowed surrounds all around.
The rolling fwy leads up to a green with closely mowed surrounds all around.
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A better look at the elevation of the 7th green.
A better look at the elevation of the 7th green.
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I missed just short and right and ended up here, in a divot minefield.
I missed just short and right and ended up here, in a divot minefield.
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Looking back at the beautiful 7th fairway.
Looking back at the beautiful 7th fairway.
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AT hitting his tee ball on the par 4 8th.
AT hitting his tee ball on the par 4 8th.
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Taking a look. I think he hit a good one.
Taking a look. I think he hit a good one.
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JT,
JT, "steady Eddie", puts another one down the middle.
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The set up looks good...
The set up looks good...
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...this position tells the story. Weak and right, my miss for the whole trip.
...this position tells the story. Weak and right, my miss for the whole trip.
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The beautiful complex of cross bunkers on the 8th.
The beautiful complex of cross bunkers on the 8th.
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A great pot bunker fronting the left of the green.
A great pot bunker fronting the left of the green.
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Looking back on the 8th. The pot bunker is in the slope inline w/ the flagstick.
Looking back on the 8th. The pot bunker is in the slope inline w/ the flagstick.
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The tee shot on the par 5 9th.
The tee shot on the par 5 9th.
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Position A off the tee.
Position A off the tee.
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Looking at the green from the right rough.
Looking at the green from the right rough.
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The 18th green, taken from the back of 9 green.
The 18th green, taken from the back of 9 green.
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Tee shot on the par 4 10th. Best line is way left of the bunkers.
Tee shot on the par 4 10th. Best line is way left of the bunkers.
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Fairway bunkers on 10.
Fairway bunkers on 10.
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The angle of my approach.
The angle of my approach.
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No flagstick in sight!
No flagstick in sight!
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Great natural contour protecting the front left of the #10 green.
Great natural contour protecting the front left of the #10 green.
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Deep pot bunker.
Deep pot bunker.
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If your 2nd is played from the left this is the angle you come in from.
If your 2nd is played from the left this is the angle you come in from.
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Looking back at the clubhouse. The peak in the middle was our room. More later..
Looking back at the clubhouse. The peak in the middle was our room. More later..
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The par 4 11th.
The par 4 11th.
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Fairway bunker on #11.
Fairway bunker on #11.
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From the approach. JT's ball is just short of the bunker. He holed out!
From the approach. JT's ball is just short of the bunker. He holed out!
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Looking back at the 11th.
Looking back at the 11th.
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The par 3 12th. Nothing but beautiful par 3's at this resort!
The par 3 12th. Nothing but beautiful par 3's at this resort!
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Golfers on the 4th green.
Golfers on the 4th green.
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Walking to the 12th. I ripped a 4 iron into the wind, just over the back.
Walking to the 12th. I ripped a 4 iron into the wind, just over the back.
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Some recent work on this pot bunker.
Some recent work on this pot bunker.
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What I was looking at for my second.
What I was looking at for my second.
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The Pacific from the back of 12 green.
The Pacific from the back of 12 green.
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Looking toward 4 green from the 12th green.
Looking toward 4 green from the 12th green.
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The par 5 13th. No bunkers on this hole but great fwy contours!
The par 5 13th. No bunkers on this hole but great fwy contours!
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Another look at the gorse. If you ball goes into this stuff, forget it!
Another look at the gorse. If you ball goes into this stuff, forget it!
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13 fairway.
13 fairway.
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Some of the great contours.
Some of the great contours.
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When you walked through the valleys the peaks were easily above your head!
When you walked through the valleys the peaks were easily above your head!
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The third shot approach on this par 5.
The third shot approach on this par 5.
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How about this side slope!?
How about this side slope!?
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Another view of the fairway. This time looking back.
Another view of the fairway. This time looking back.
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The par 4 14th.
The par 4 14th.
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A long tree sitting above the Pacific.
A long tree sitting above the Pacific.
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The 14th green sits at the base of that gorgeous dune.
The 14th green sits at the base of that gorgeous dune.
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The caddies said this dune used to be covered with gorse.
The caddies said this dune used to be covered with gorse.
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The 14th green.
The 14th green.
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Looking back at the 14th.
Looking back at the 14th.
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Again but from the top of the dune.
Again but from the top of the dune.
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Bandon Dunes yardage marker. Note the great fescue turf!
Bandon Dunes yardage marker. Note the great fescue turf!
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Looking over towards the 13th fairway from the dune behind 14.
Looking over towards the 13th fairway from the dune behind 14.
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The par 3 15th. By this time you should get the idea...
The par 3 15th. By this time you should get the idea...
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The 16th green viewed from 15 tee.
The 16th green viewed from 15 tee.
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A better look at the 15th.
A better look at the 15th.
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This was an ant trail crossing in front of the 15th tee.
This was an ant trail crossing in front of the 15th tee.
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Another view of the 15th. Don't miss right!
Another view of the 15th. Don't miss right!
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More 15.
More 15.
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Of course I missed right. And had to deal with this shot.
Of course I missed right. And had to deal with this shot.
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Looking ahead to the 16th from the back of 15 green.
Looking ahead to the 16th from the back of 15 green.
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The
The "signature" par 4 16th.
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The cliff right of the tee goes down over 100 feet to the beach.
The cliff right of the tee goes down over 100 feet to the beach.
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Be careful!
Be careful!
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AT on the 16th tee.
AT on the 16th tee.
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We really got tired of looking at this!
We really got tired of looking at this!
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The 16th is awfully close to the cliff.
The 16th is awfully close to the cliff.
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A gorge just off the 16th tee.
A gorge just off the 16th tee.
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This scruffy ridge divides the upper and lower fairway.
This scruffy ridge divides the upper and lower fairway.
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The approach to the 16th.
The approach to the 16th.
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Looking back from the approach towards the tee.
Looking back from the approach towards the tee.
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AT's ball after a great drive. My was even better.
AT's ball after a great drive. My was even better.
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However, from here it took me 4 to get down for a bogey 5.
However, from here it took me 4 to get down for a bogey 5.
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Pot bunker on 16.
Pot bunker on 16.
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JT looks awfully grumpy considering he is standing next to the Pacific.
JT looks awfully grumpy considering he is standing next to the Pacific.
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16 green
16 green
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Looking back on 16.
Looking back on 16.
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The lodge way out in the distance.
The lodge way out in the distance.
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The tee shot on the par 4 17th.
The tee shot on the par 4 17th.
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These fwy bunkers were dug right out of the contours in the sand.
These fwy bunkers were dug right out of the contours in the sand.
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A closer view.
A closer view.
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Still more fairway bunkers on 17.
Still more fairway bunkers on 17.
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Looking back over a gorge. The approach on 17 needs to skirt this gorge.
Looking back over a gorge. The approach on 17 needs to skirt this gorge.
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17 green. The biggest on Bandon Dunes.
17 green. The biggest on Bandon Dunes.
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AT sizes up a putt as Bomber, JT and Jeff look on.
AT sizes up a putt as Bomber, JT and Jeff look on.
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The par 5 18th. When we checked in we were upgraded to the golf suite.
The par 5 18th. When we checked in we were upgraded to the golf suite.
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...$1100/night for $240. The peak in the lodge is the golf suite!
...$1100/night for $240. The peak in the lodge is the golf suite!
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Put my drive in this bunker. Had to just wedge it out.
Put my drive in this bunker. Had to just wedge it out.
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Another fairway bunker on 18.
Another fairway bunker on 18.
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Beautiful fine fescue fairway turf!
Beautiful fine fescue fairway turf!
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Just can't get enough of these bunkers.
Just can't get enough of these bunkers.
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18 green.
18 green.
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The lodge and another view of our suite.
The lodge and another view of our suite.
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Looking back on 18.
Looking back on 18.
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The view on the other side of the lodge. JT, clubs in hand, heading to shorty's
The view on the other side of the lodge. JT, clubs in hand, heading to shorty's
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Bandon Trails 11/21/09

My corny photo I used to show these were the photos from Bandon Trails.
My corny photo I used to show these were the photos from Bandon Trails.
Bandon Trails is the 3rd course built at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. The course was designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crensha
Looking down at the 18th, 13th & 14th at Bandon Dunes. From the Trails PG.
Looking down at the 18th, 13th & 14th at Bandon Dunes. From the Trails PG.
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From the same vantage point. The 18th with the Lodge @ BD behind the green.
From the same vantage point. The 18th with the Lodge @ BD behind the green.
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Looking back towards the ocean.
Looking back towards the ocean.
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The threesome.
The threesome.
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Threesome again.
Threesome again.
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1st hole at Bandon Trails from the back tee
1st hole at Bandon Trails from the back tee
Bandon Trails is the 3rd favorite of most of the people we talked with. I have the feeling this is the type of course yo
The opening tee shot, from the tees we played.
The opening tee shot, from the tees we played.
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The approach to the 1st green.
The approach to the 1st green.
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The par-3 2nd.
The par-3 2nd.
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2nd again. The first couple holes play in the dunes before heading to the woods.
2nd again. The first couple holes play in the dunes before heading to the woods.
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Word is this will be the site of a new executive course at BDGR.
Word is this will be the site of a new executive course at BDGR.
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The 2nd green.
The 2nd green.
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The 2nd looking back at the dune.
The 2nd looking back at the dune.
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The par 5 3rd.
The par 5 3rd.
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3rd
3rd
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My caddy said he's had one player play from that island in the bunker.
My caddy said he's had one player play from that island in the bunker.
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More bunker.
More bunker.
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My Dad putting on the 3rd green.
My Dad putting on the 3rd green.
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Par-4 4th.
Par-4 4th.
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Approach to the 4th.
Approach to the 4th.
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4th green. The sand on the left had blown out of the bunker during 60mph winds.
4th green. The sand on the left had blown out of the bunker during 60mph winds.
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The par 3 5th. One of my favorite holes on the property.
The par 3 5th. One of my favorite holes on the property.
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The green is about 40-50 yards deep.
The green is about 40-50 yards deep.
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And the contours are wild.
And the contours are wild.
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5th green from the front left.
5th green from the front left.
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The 6th from the tee.
The 6th from the tee.
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These bunkers are called blowouts, meaning the the wind has blown them out.
These bunkers are called blowouts, meaning the the wind has blown them out.
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While the bunkers were constructed, over time the wind changes their shape.
While the bunkers were constructed, over time the wind changes their shape.
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Bunker on the 6th
Bunker on the 6th
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Another
Another
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Approach to the 6th. All courses feature natural contours like this one.
Approach to the 6th. All courses feature natural contours like this one.
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Another great natural bunker.
Another great natural bunker.
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Greenside bunker on the very back edge on #6
Greenside bunker on the very back edge on #6
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In most case the green actually ran right up the edge of the bunker.
In most case the green actually ran right up the edge of the bunker.
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Looking back at the 6th from behind the green.
Looking back at the 6th from behind the green.
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The long par 4 7th. A great hole and I made a really nice par too.
The long par 4 7th. A great hole and I made a really nice par too.
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My 2nd shot on the 7th. I was actually in a wet spot.
My 2nd shot on the 7th. I was actually in a wet spot.
On this shot my ball was actually in a wet spot. I really only saw two wet spots on the entire property. This despite th
Same look
Same look
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This style of bunker was very prominant on Trails.
This style of bunker was very prominant on Trails.
I found Trails to be the most rugged of the three courses. In many cases the bunker faces contained many types of natura
Front right greens side bunker. #7
Front right greens side bunker. #7
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Another greenside bunker on #7
Another greenside bunker on #7
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Looking back down the 7th from behind the green.
Looking back down the 7th from behind the green.
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Short par 4 8th.
Short par 4 8th.
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Tee shot on the 8th again.
Tee shot on the 8th again.
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The tee shot on the par 5 9th.
The tee shot on the par 5 9th.
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Fwy bunker on the 9th.
Fwy bunker on the 9th.
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Notice the natural vegitation on this bunker face.
Notice the natural vegitation on this bunker face.
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Landing area on #9.
Landing area on #9.
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More natural growth on the bunker faces. This time pine trees!
More natural growth on the bunker faces. This time pine trees!
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Cross bunker-#9
Cross bunker-#9
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The 9th green. We all two putting from where my dad is. Well done!
The 9th green. We all two putting from where my dad is. Well done!
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Another look at the putt we all had. This green is very deep.
Another look at the putt we all had. This green is very deep.
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This
This "tree" is visable all over Trails. Its actually a cell tower in disguise.
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My Dad and my caddie, Garrett, on the 10th tee.
My Dad and my caddie, Garrett, on the 10th tee.
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The tee shot on the 10th.
The tee shot on the 10th.
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I had this shot over the huge greenside bunker. I hit a good shot...
I had this shot over the huge greenside bunker. I hit a good shot...
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JT wasn't quite so lucky. Hit ball rolled back off the green to this location.
JT wasn't quite so lucky. Hit ball rolled back off the green to this location.
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JT's bag didn't make it to the bunker but he took 4 shots to get out.
JT's bag didn't make it to the bunker but he took 4 shots to get out.
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JT composing himself after getting roughed up by the bunker on 10.
JT composing himself after getting roughed up by the bunker on 10.
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Tee shot on 11. You can't see it here but this fwy is forever wide!
Tee shot on 11. You can't see it here but this fwy is forever wide!
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Width!
Width!
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This was my approach on 11.
This was my approach on 11.
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Fine fescue fairways, a beautiful thing.
Fine fescue fairways, a beautiful thing.
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A more conventional approach to 11.
A more conventional approach to 11.
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The wide approach.
The wide approach.
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Looking back at the 11th fairway. Gives a good example of the width.
Looking back at the 11th fairway. Gives a good example of the width.
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The long par 3 12th. 220 yards. The longest par 3 we played at BDGR.
The long par 3 12th. 220 yards. The longest par 3 we played at BDGR.
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#12
#12
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This little tree was in the middle of the 12th tee. Free form tees at their best
This little tree was in the middle of the 12th tee. Free form tees at their best
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Another great bunker...
Another great bunker...
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...and another!
...and another!
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Looking from the 12th green down the incredibily wide 13th fairway.
Looking from the 12th green down the incredibily wide 13th fairway.
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JT on the tee at the par 4 13th.
JT on the tee at the par 4 13th.
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The par 4 13th. Another great hole with a WIDE fairway.
The par 4 13th. Another great hole with a WIDE fairway.
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#13
#13
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Free form tees. They are not much more than a flat spot in the fairways.
Free form tees. They are not much more than a flat spot in the fairways.
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More of #13. Better hit the green here.
More of #13. Better hit the green here.
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The caddies call this the harp tree.
The caddies call this the harp tree.
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Left, no good. Right no good...
Left, no good. Right no good...
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...unless you are AT. He got up and down from here.
...unless you are AT. He got up and down from here.
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13 green
13 green
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Pulling his fantastic par out of the cup.
Pulling his fantastic par out of the cup.
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Looking toward the dunes and the ocean from the 14th tee.
Looking toward the dunes and the ocean from the 14th tee.
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Big wide fairway with a crazy green. Down hill tee shot is like 15 at NCC.
Big wide fairway with a crazy green. Down hill tee shot is like 15 at NCC.
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A closer view.
A closer view.
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The walk down from the tee is pretty rugged.
The walk down from the tee is pretty rugged.
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The closely mowed area left of the green.
The closely mowed area left of the green.
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Extremely difficult to hit the green from here.
Extremely difficult to hit the green from here.
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The front of the 14th. NARROW and crowned! Tough!
The front of the 14th. NARROW and crowned! Tough!
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#14 green
#14 green
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More of 14 green.
More of 14 green.
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If you cant keep it on the green from the left, this is what you get.
If you cant keep it on the green from the left, this is what you get.
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More of the bunkers right of 14. You can see the tee way up the hill.
More of the bunkers right of 14. You can see the tee way up the hill.
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Par 4 15th. Adam's caddy
Par 4 15th. Adam's caddy "Bomber" aka "The Uni-bomber"
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Cross bunker on 15.
Cross bunker on 15.
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A look at the green site on 15. My caddie Garrett showing me the way.
A look at the green site on 15. My caddie Garrett showing me the way.
Word is when Coore and Crenshaw designed this hole the green site was used as is. Little to no earth was moved to create
The 2nd shot I had after my worst drive of the trip.
The 2nd shot I had after my worst drive of the trip.
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What an awesome green.
What an awesome green.
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An example of why they call these
An example of why they call these "blow-out" bunkers.
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I had this putt for par on 15. I nailed it and JT's caddy had to fix the cup.
I had this putt for par on 15. I nailed it and JT's caddy had to fix the cup.
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The 15th green from behind.
The 15th green from behind.
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The uphill par 5 16th. Note the cell tower in disguise on the right.
The uphill par 5 16th. Note the cell tower in disguise on the right.
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A great fairway contour on 16 fairway.
A great fairway contour on 16 fairway.
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More of #16.
More of #16.
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The approach to 16 after coming up the hill.
The approach to 16 after coming up the hill.
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Topdressing? Nope more sand blown from the bunker.
Topdressing? Nope more sand blown from the bunker.
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The blow-out bunker, which produced the blow-out.
The blow-out bunker, which produced the blow-out.
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Looking down the 16th.
Looking down the 16th.
Note the fairy ring on this green. Means the fertility is pretty lean. Just the way fescue likes it.
The par 3 17th. Another beautiful par 3!
The par 3 17th. Another beautiful par 3!
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Just can't get enough of the 5th green.
Just can't get enough of the 5th green.
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Just can't get away from that cell tower.
Just can't get away from that cell tower.
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One more time...the 5th.
One more time...the 5th.
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#17 again.
#17 again.
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A look at the 5th green from the back tee on 17.
A look at the 5th green from the back tee on 17.
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Bomber coming up the approach to 17.
Bomber coming up the approach to 17.
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17 from the back of the green.
17 from the back of the green.
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The dunes left of the 18th tee.
The dunes left of the 18th tee.
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The tee shot on the uphill par 4 18th.
The tee shot on the uphill par 4 18th.
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More dune.
More dune.
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More fescue turf.
More fescue turf.
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The approach to the 18th.
The approach to the 18th.
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More great fairway contours and the 18th green.
More great fairway contours and the 18th green.
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AT and Bomber getting ready to play Adam's approach.
AT and Bomber getting ready to play Adam's approach.
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JT walking off the 18th.
JT walking off the 18th.
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Looking up at the 18th flagstick.
Looking up at the 18th flagstick.
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The Bandon Trails putting green.
The Bandon Trails putting green.
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More blown out sand.
More blown out sand.
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The 18th green from the deck of the clubhouse.
The 18th green from the deck of the clubhouse.
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