BANDON DUNES

The raw Pacific winds sculpt every shot on this exposed clifftop links, where fescue fairways roll naturally through towering dunes toward dramatic ocean vistas. David McLay Kidd's routing follows the Oregon coast's natural contours with minimal earth movement, creating authentic links golf that rewards creativity over brute force. Walking these windswept holes feels like discovering Scottish golf in America's Pacific Northwest, especially when the fog rolls in during late afternoons.