The epicenter of Oregon golf in central Oregon is Bend, a city of 50,000 that sits at an elevation of 3,600 feet, 21 miles from Mount Bachelor, whose conical shape bespeaks its status as a volcano. Just to the northwest are the jagged peaks called Three Sisters, and to the south is the Paulina Range. The Deschutes River splits these landmarks as it pours off the Cascades heading north toward the mighty Columbia

On the coast, Bandon Dunes is a place where all the essential elements converge to create a unique world-class golf experience. It is one of the few American golf retreats that can truly lay claim to the legacy of Scotland's ancient links tradition. Conceived and executed in harmony with the natural environment, Bandon Dunes is a refuge of relative seclusion. Here, golfers find themselves immersed in the grandeur of Oregon's rugged south Coast, with sweeping, untamed shores and primeval grassy dunes rolling to the sea. The soul of the game resides here. Players walk. And at the end of the day, gracious hospitality comforts guests like a warm, friendly embrace. This is Bandon Dunes. This is golf as it was meant to be.