Old Macdonald Golf Links at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon: A tribute to C.B.

BANDON, Ore. -- Old Macdonald Golf Links is the fourth course at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.

Opened in 2010, Old Macdonald is a tribute to American golf course architect C.B. Macdonald, founder of the U.S. Golf Association. Designed by Tom Doak and Jim Urbina, the course features the principles that Macdonald incorporated into his designs, including vast greens and fierce bunkers. There are several sets of tees, ranging from nearly 7,000 yards from the back down to less than 4,300 yards, that can challenge all golfers.

Old Macdonald Golf Links at Bandon Dunes

Old Macdonald Golf Links is the fourth course at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon.

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Old Macdonald golf course at Bandon Dunes

Old Macdonald Golf Links is a tribute to American golf course architect C.B. Macdonald.

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Old Macdonald Golf Links - Bandon Dunes - hole 1

The par-4 first hole at Old Macdonald Golf Links features plenty of bunkers.

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Old Macdonald Golf Links - Bandon Dunes - no. 1

Here's an aerial view of the first hole at Old Macdonald Golf Links.

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Old Macdonald Golf Links - Bandon Dunes - holes 3 and 13

Here's a panoramic view of the third and 13th greens at Old Macdonald Golf Links.

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Old Macdonald Golf Links - Bandon Dunes - hole 10

The 10th hole at Old Macdonald Golf Links is a 465-yard par 4.

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Old Macdonald Golf Links - Bandon Dunes - hole 4

The fourth is the No. 1 handicap hole at Old Macdonald Golf Links.

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Old Macdonald Golf Links - Bandon Dunes - hole 5

There is a huge and deep bunker on the right of the fifth green at Old Macdonald Golf Links.

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Old Macdonald Golf Links - Bandon Dunes - greens

The greens at Old Macdonald Golf Links are vast.

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Old Macdonald Golf Links - Bandon Dunes - hole 6

The par-5 sixth is the longest hole on the course and plays directly into the wind.

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Old Macdonald Golf Links - Bandon Dunes - hole 15

The par-5 15th hole at Old Macdonald Golf Links features plenty of sand.

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Old Macdonald Golf Links - Bandon Dunes - hole 16

The par-4 16th hole at Old Macdonald Golf Links plays downhill.

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Old Macdonald Golf Links - Bandon Dunes - bell

Before moving to the next tee at Old Macdonald Golf Links, be sure to ring the bell so players behind you know you're done.

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Old Macdonald Golf Links - Bandon Dunes - hole 18

The closing hole at Old Macdonald Golf Links in a 469-yard par 4.

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Old Macdonald Golf Links - Bandon Dunes - 17th

The 17th hole is the final par 5 at Old Macdonald Golf Links.

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Old Macdonald Golf Links - Bandon Dunes - bunkers

This bunker at Old Macdonald Golf Links also reminds you of the strong winds.

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Old Macdonald Golf Links - Bandon Dunes - 18th green

The 18th green at Old Macdonald Golf Links lies in a bowl, so shots will roll to the center.

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