Sandpines Golf Links

Whoever owns this course should be ashamed. I haven’t been golfing for a long time, but have played at a dozen or so courses over the course of about a year and this was BY FAR the worst kept course I’ve seen. The fairways are littered with crabgrass and weeds and the greens are a mixture of moss and cut down weeds as well. $120 green fees for this place? Are you kidding me? I’ve never felt so ripped off in my life. If the fees were $40, I wouldn’t be writing this review, but what I paid vs what I got did not line up. Just a thought, maybe work on the tee boxes, fairways, bunkers and greens before buying a brand new fleet of golf carts? What a joke.

Set along the Oregon coast, this golf course provides a challenging yet enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels. The course is in good condition, featuring a picturesque design that weaves through natural dunes and wetlands. The greens are quick and well-maintained, and the varied terrain keeps the game interesting. Coastal winds can add an extra challenge, but they enhance the overall experience. A great stop for any golf lover exploring the area!

Have played here a half dozen times in the last couple of years, most recently late April 2025. Generally, a forgiving course with a few holes that can bite you. If it's windy, all bets are off. Last round, it was blowing 20-30 mph and that meant some circus shots (275 yard downwind 4 iron, followed up by a 140 yard upwind 6 iron). But that's coastal golf. Clear afternoons in the spring and summer are nearly always windy. Mornings less so. Beautiful clubhouse, nice fairways and greens, and numerous tee options. Maintenance is (as of April 2025) pretty good, but a long way from immaculate, with several bunkers under repair, a few more with standing water, and a number of unkempt areas near greens that seem like they would normally be mowed. They've recently changed ownership and the name back to Sandpines. We'll see what happens with the course quality and rates. Their current posted rack rate for the summer is $96 walking/$120 riding for 18, which is far, far too much. It's been a good deal in the $40-60 range, which is what it's cost the past few times I've played in the winter or shoulder seasons.