What a Bandon Dunes Trip Really Costs (2026)
Ask this question in a golf forum and you'll get twelve answers, none with math. Here is the math — every number below reflects Bandon's official 2026 published rates. The short version: a 4-day, 4-round trip runs $2,600 to $5,100 per person, all-in, and where you land in that range comes down to three decisions — when you go, whether you share a room, and how often you take a caddie.
The line items, by season
| Line item | Peak (Jun–Sep) | Shoulder (Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov) | Winter (Dec–Feb) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green fees (4 rounds) $375 / $300 / $130 per round; replays half price | $1,500 | $1,200 | $520 |
| Caddie, fee + tip (4 rounds) $125 fee + $50–60 gratuity per round, cash | $740 | $700 | $700 |
| Lodging (3 nights, sharing) The Lodge → The Inn / Lily Pond, per person | $615–870 | $450–705 | $285–525 |
| Flights Into North Bend (OTH) via PDX or SFO, or Eugene + drive | $300–550 | $300–550 | $300–550 |
| Ground transport Split rental → solo rental or shuttle | $80–250 | $80–250 | $80–250 |
| Food & drink (4 days) $60–150 per day depending on how you eat | $240–600 | $240–600 | $240–600 |
Per person, based on a 4-day / 3-night / 4-round trip with two to a room unless noted. Lodging is Bandon's resort-guest nightly grid; estimates rounded.
Three trips, three budgets
The Value Play — about $2,600
Shoulder season. Share a room at The Lodge, take a caddie for two of the four rounds and carry the others, fly the cheap fare into Eugene and split the rental four ways, eat like a golfer instead of a food critic. Same seven courses, same ocean, 20–30% off everything.
The Standard Buddies Trip — about $3,900
Peak season, two to a room at The Inn, caddie every round, mid-range flights into North Bend, a proper dinner most nights. This is the trip most foursomes actually take, and the number most people are quietly asking about.
The No-Compromise — about $5,100
Peak season with your own room, caddie every round, the good flights, the shuttle instead of a rental, and no glances at the dinner menu prices. Worth it if it's a once-a-decade trip. Unnecessary if it isn't.
The single biggest lever is the calendar. Winter golf at Bandon is $130 a round with lodge rooms from $190 — the same courses that cost $375 in July. Pack rain gear, embrace the wind, and play the best public golf in America for less than half price.
Five ways to bring the number down
- Go shoulder or winter.The golf doesn't get worse when the price drops. It gets quieter.
- Share rooms. Lodging is priced per room, not per head — two to a room cuts the second-biggest line item in half.
- Use the half-price replay.A 36-hole day costs 1.5 rounds, not 2. The fanatic's discount.
- Caddie strategically. Take one your first round on each course; carry or push the repeats. Budget $185 cash per looped round.
- Skip the lottery anxiety.A lodging package guarantees tee times — no lottery required, and no paying scalped rates for "guaranteed" packages elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 4-day Bandon Dunes trip cost per person?
All-in — golf, lodging, caddies, flights, ground transport, and food — expect $2,600 to $5,100 per person for a 4-day, 4-round trip in 2026. Shoulder season with shared rooms lands near the bottom of that range; peak season with a private room lands near the top.
What are Bandon Dunes green fees in 2026?
Resort-guest rates: $375 per round in peak season (June–September), $300 in shoulder season (March–April and October–November), and $130 in winter (December–February). Same-day replay rounds are half price.
How much does a caddie cost at Bandon Dunes?
The caddie fee is $125 per bag per round, plus a customary gratuity of $50–60 for a good loop. Budget roughly $185 per round all-in, in cash.
What is the cheapest time to play Bandon Dunes?
Winter (December–February) is the steal: $130 green fees and lodge rooms from $190 a night — under half the peak price. For the best weather-to-price ratio, shoulder season saves 20–30% over peak with the same courses and fewer people.
Do you have to win the lottery to play Bandon Dunes?
No. The lottery only covers a small pool of non-guest tee times. Book a lodging package and your tee times are guaranteed — no lottery, no luck required.
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