Sandpines Golf Links is a public

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, United States, on the central

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Course

The course was designed by

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and is bordered on the ocean side by the

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is predominantly used. It is a regulation 18-hole, par-72 course, measuring around 7200 yards. The

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is around 130 (making it reasonably difficult for bogey golfers). The first nine holes have a coastal forest character. The second nine holes have a more traditional links character.

Ranking

1993: "Best New Public Course in America" in by ''

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'' 1998: The course was rated 72nd in ''

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's'' category of "Top 100 Courses You Can Play in the U.S.".

References

External links

Sandpines Golf Links
(official website) {{coord, 44, 00, 10, N, 124, 06, 34, W, display=title Golf clubs and courses in Oregon Buildings and structures in Lane County, Oregon Oregon Coast Golf clubs and courses designed by Rees Jones