Better-Than-Advertised Golf Waits on the Oregon Coast
I am proud to say that I am not equipped to describe the beauty of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort accurately. The good news is I am not alone. All one can do is recall the initial thoughts that come to mind when peering into the sun-glistened Pacific Ocean as it flanks gorse-bordered fairways and greens. Sure the Midwest has spectacular properties that are impacted by unique water features, but there is clearly a different sense of wonder when you're gazing at an ocean instead of a lake or river.
So the question must be asked, what does Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon (roughly five hours southwest of Portland) have the other top properties in America don't? The ocean is an obvious place to start but it's only a fraction of why three of their four courses are rated in the top seven Modern Courses according to GolfWeek Magazine's 2012 rankings. "I believe people enjoy coming to Bandon Dunes because it's all about great golf. We don't aspire to have a lot of the resort amenities that others have, but we do have great golf, comfortable accommodations and excellent food and drinks," stated B.R. Koehnemann, Director of Communications at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.
The Bandon Dunes Empire began with one championship caliber layout that features six holes butting up against the Pacific Ocean. Completed in 1999, Bandon Dunes pays tribute to all the famous Scottish seaside links courses and was designed by Scotsman David McLay Kidd. The 6732 yard, par 72 layout is highlighted by an incredible three hole stretch (#15-17) that might have been the genesis of the phrase "wow factor." Bandon Dunes' Director of Golf Jeff Simonds hears such adulation on a minute-to-minute basis. "When David McLay Kidd designed Bandon Dunes he created an amazing routing. There are multiple times throughout your round that you reach the Pacific Ocean and are mesmerized by both the beauty of the course as well as the setting. Looking at holes 15, 16, & 17 specifically, you have a great mix of holes with so much character," stated Simonds.
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Canton, Ohio
Canton/Stark County is "Ohio's Golf Capital!" home to over 20
picturesque courses, world-class attractions such as the Pro Football
Hall of Fame, and a variety of restaurants and accommodations.
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The Canton/Stark County Convention & Visitors' Bureau is happy to
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