Bandon Dunes Opens New Short Course The owner of Bandon Dunes, Mike Keiser seems to never be satisfied with the status quo and is always seeking ways to improve his golf destinations. Bandon Dunes, on the southwest coast of Oregon, already has five championship courses, plus the Punch Bowl putting green, world-class practice facility and the short par-3, Bandon Preserve and recently announced the opening of their newest short course, Shorty’s. This latest gem at Bandon Dunes is truly special. Shorty’s, the new 19-hole short course, designed by Rod Whitman, Dave Axland, and Keith Cutten, is located between the CooreCrenshaw designed Bandon Trails and the ocean to the west. The unique routing winds through rolling natural dunes and scattered shore pines. The course’s namesake, Shorty Dow, shared a close friendship with Mr. Keiser. He was the first caretaker, as well as selfappointed “governor, mayor, and sheriff” of Bandon Dunes. Shorty’s, along with Bandon Preserve, will be directly funding the Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation’s charitable efforts on the Southern Oregon Coast. Keiser says of the property, “Words don’t really do the site justice, it has so much potential.” Given the high quality of other Keiser projects such as, Cabot Cliffs, SandValley and the Dunes Club, we are sure Shorty’s will be a must-play when you visit Bandon Dunes. American Golf Journal
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