Bandon Dunes vs. Pacific Dunes: The showdown between America's top two links golf courses

Bandon Dunes Resort in Oregon features two classically designed links golf courses, Bandon Dunes and Pacific Dunes. While these two popular courses have much in common, it's the differences - from bunker design to tee box placement - that may determine where your group plays its next 18. Brandon Tucker offers a head-to-head comparison.

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Pacific Dunes Golf Course - hole 16

The most visual difference between Pacific Dunes and Bandon Dunes is the bunker styling, Pacific's being much wilder.

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