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The American Bucket List

Pebble Beach Golf Links on the Pacific cliffs, Pinehurst No. 2's Donald Ross sandhills heritage, Bandon Dunes' Oregon coastal links — three coasts, three golf cultures, one bucket-list trip. Cooee's Pebble Beach Resorts and Pinehurst Resort partnerships secure tee times that book out 18 months ahead.

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3 Iconic American Coasts10+ Resort Courses7–21 Day Itineraries35 Years Hosting★ 4.8 · 650+ Reviews
Why USA

Three Coasts, Three Golf Cultures

The American golf experience splits cleanly into three distinct coasts, each with its own architectural lineage and championship pedigree. The Monterey Peninsula on the California coast is the iconic public-access destination — Pebble Beach Golf Links with the Pacific crashing beside the 7th green, Spyglass Hill in the Del Monte forest, the Links at Spanish Bay along the dune coast. The Carolinas are American golf's spiritual home — Pinehurst Resort in the North Carolina sandhills, with Donald Ross's 1907 No. 2 layout that has hosted three US Opens (most recently 2024) and the 2014 men's-and-women's back-to-back format. The Oregon coast hosts Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, the modern era's answer to Scottish links — five courses (plus a par-3 short course) routed across genuine duneland 4 hours south of Portland, consistently rated the world's best golf resort.

From Australia, the USA logistical challenge is timing the multi-coast itinerary. Direct flights from Sydney/Melbourne to LAX or San Francisco land you on the West Coast — Monterey is a 90-minute drive south of SFO. Bandon Dunes is a 4-hour drive south of Portland (or a regional flight to North Bend). Pinehurst is a 1-hour drive from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), reachable via American Airlines connections from LAX or Dallas. A full USA bucket-list itinerary spans 14–21 days; a 7-day focused trip typically picks one coast.

A typical Cooee 12-day USA tour begins with three nights at The Lodge at Pebble Beach (rounds at Pebble, Spyglass, Spanish Bay), connects via SFO–RDU to Pinehurst for three nights at the Carolina Hotel (rounds at No. 2, No. 4, plus the Cradle short course), and concludes with a Bandon Dunes Resort or Whistling Straits extension depending on calendar fit. Masters-week tours are calendar-fixed (early April) and add Augusta hospitality access at premium pricing. US Open week (mid-June) tours include tournament-day venue access.

What Makes USA Distinct

  • Pebble Beach Golf Links — public-access US Open venue
  • Pinehurst No. 2 — Donald Ross 1907, three-time US Open host
  • Bandon Dunes — modern world-best resort, 5 courses
  • Masters and US Open hospitality access (separate tier)
  • Resort accommodation 18-month advance booking
  • Three coasts coverable in 14–21 day Grand USA tour
Pebble Beach Golf Links Pacific coast 7th hole
⛳ Pebble Beach · Monterey Peninsula
"Where the Pacific crashes beside the 7th green and the eagles soar above."
Three Distinct Regions

USA Coast by Coast

Three coasts, three resorts, three architectural traditions. Monterey Peninsula's California public-access prestige, Pinehurst's Carolinas sandhills heritage, and Bandon Dunes' Oregon modern-links revival. Combine all three for the Grand USA tour, or focus single-coast for a 7-day deep dive.

Covered Below ↓California
Monterey Peninsula

Pebble Beach Resorts

Pebble Beach · Spyglass Hill · Spanish Bay

The iconic California public-access destination — three nights at The Lodge at Pebble Beach (or the Inn at Spanish Bay, or the Casa Palmero boutique) with rounds at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill, and the Links at Spanish Bay. The 7th green Pacific cliff is the most photographed hole in American golf.

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Covered Below ↓Carolinas
Carolinas Sandhills

Pinehurst Resort

No. 2 · No. 4 · The Cradle

American golf's spiritual home — Donald Ross's 1907 No. 2 layout, three-time US Open host (most recently 2024). Three nights at the Carolina Hotel with rounds at No. 2 and No. 4, plus the Cradle 9-hole short course in the resort village. The 2010-2014 sandscape restoration brought back the original pine-straw look.

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Covered Below ↓Oregon Coast
Bandon Dunes Resort

Bandon + Pacific Dunes

Bandon Dunes · Pacific Dunes · Old Macdonald

The modern era's answer to Scottish links — Mike Keiser's Oregon coast resort with five courses routed across genuine duneland. Bandon Dunes (David McLay Kidd, 1999) and Pacific Dunes (Tom Doak, 2001) are the rotation anchors. Walking-only golf, caddie-recommended, no carts. Consistently rated the world's best golf resort.

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Featured Courses

Six Layouts Across America

Pebble Beach Golf Links as the cc-hero anchor, plus Spyglass Hill (Monterey companion), Pinehurst No. 2 + No. 4 (Carolinas heritage), and Bandon Dunes + Pacific Dunes (Oregon modern links). Tee times secured through Cooee's resort partnerships at all three destinations.

Pebble Beach Golf Links Pacific Ocean 7th hole 18th fairway
Hero · Pacific Cliffs
US Open
Pebble Beach, California, USA

Pebble Beach Golf Links

18 HolesPar 72US Open VenuePublic Access

The icon. Pebble Beach Golf Links is the public-access course that hosts the US Open — most recently 2019 with Gary Woodland, returning 2027 — with the 7th green perched above the Pacific and the 8th fairway hugging Stillwater Cove. Six-time US Open host, 1972 onwards. Cooee's Pebble Beach Resorts partnership secures guaranteed tee times for resort guests booking accommodation 18 months ahead. The walk down 18 with the Pacific to your right is genuine golf bucket-list territory.

  • Six-time US Open venue, returning 2027
  • The 7th green Pacific cliff — golf's most photographed
  • Public access via Pebble Beach Resorts booking
  • The Lodge / Inn at Spanish Bay / Casa Palmero accommodation
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Spyglass Hill Golf Course Monterey Peninsula RTJ Sr design
Monterey · RTJ Sr.
Premium
Pebble Beach, California, USA

Spyglass Hill Golf Course

18 HolesPar 72RTJ Sr. 1966Public Access

Robert Trent Jones Sr.'s 1966 Pebble Beach companion — the front nine routes through dune country with ocean views from the elevated tees, the back nine winds through the Del Monte Forest. Often considered the toughest course on the Monterey Peninsula and consistently rated among California's top public courses. The natural day-two round on a Pebble Beach Resorts itinerary.

  • RTJ Sr. 1966 — Monterey Peninsula classic
  • Front 9 dunes + ocean, back 9 forest
  • Public access via Pebble Beach Resorts
  • Rated California's top public courses
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Pinehurst No 2 Donald Ross 1907 sandhills US Open venue
US Open · Donald Ross
US Open
Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA

Pinehurst No. 2

18 HolesPar 72US Open VenueDonald Ross 1907

American golf's spiritual home. Donald Ross's 1907 sandhills layout — three-time US Open host (1999, 2005, 2014, 2024), site of the 2014 unprecedented men's-and-women's back-to-back format. The 2010-2014 Coore-Crenshaw restoration removed the rough and brought back the natural pine-straw and turtleback green character of the original. The crowned greens — turtle-back, the locals call them — repel anything not perfectly struck. Public access via Pinehurst Resort accommodation booking.

  • 4-time US Open host, returning to rota every 5 years
  • Donald Ross 1907 design, Coore-Crenshaw restoration 2010-14
  • Turtle-back greens, sandscape rough-free presentation
  • Public access via Pinehurst Resort booking
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Pinehurst No 4 Coore Crenshaw 2018 redesign
Pinehurst · Coore-Crenshaw
Resort
Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA

Pinehurst No. 4

18 HolesPar 72Coore-Crenshaw 2018Public Access

Pinehurst's most respected course after No. 2 — Coore-Crenshaw's 2018 reimagining of an existing layout, returning it to native sandscape with rough-free presentation matching No. 2's restoration philosophy. More forgiving off the tee than No. 2 but with greens that demand precise approach play. The natural day-two round on a 3-day Pinehurst Resort itinerary, paired with No. 2 and the Cradle 9-hole short course.

  • Coore-Crenshaw 2018 — Pinehurst's modern flagship
  • Native sandscape, no rough — matches No. 2 philosophy
  • Public access via Pinehurst Resort booking
  • Carolina Hotel + Holly Inn village accommodation
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Bandon Dunes Oregon coast McLay Kidd 1999 modern links
Oregon · Modern Links
World Top 10
Bandon, Oregon, USA

Bandon Dunes

18 HolesPar 72McLay Kidd 1999Walking Only

The course that started Mike Keiser's Bandon Dunes Resort phenomenon. David McLay Kidd's 1999 design routes across the southern Oregon coast's natural duneland with the Pacific framing the elevated holes — the closest thing to Scottish links character on this side of the Atlantic. Walking-only (no carts), caddie-recommended for the on-the-ground knowledge, and the kind of resort accommodation experience where dinner with the head pro is the norm rather than the exception.

  • McLay Kidd 1999 — original Bandon Dunes course
  • Walking only, caddie-recommended
  • Pacific Ocean dune routing throughout
  • Resort lodging — golf-only destination
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Pacific Dunes Tom Doak 2001 Bandon Resort Oregon
Bandon · Tom Doak
World Top 20
Bandon, Oregon, USA

Pacific Dunes

18 HolesPar 71Tom Doak 2001Walking Only

Tom Doak's 2001 Bandon Dunes Resort companion — frequently rated even higher than Bandon Dunes itself, consistently world top 20. Six oceanfront holes versus the original's three, plus the famous fourth — a downhill par 4 with the green carved into a duneland bowl. Walking-only matches the resort's golf-only ethos. The natural day-two round on a 3-night Bandon Dunes Resort visit.

  • Tom Doak 2001 — world top 20 ranking
  • Six oceanfront holes — most at the resort
  • Walking only, caddie-recommended
  • Bandon Dunes Resort lodging
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USA Tour Pricing Guide

Indicative starting prices per person, twin share, AUD. Pricing reflects fully-hosted USA packages including international flights coordinated through partners, resort accommodation, all green fees, caddie costs, private inter-coast transport, and a Cooee guide for groups of 12+. Pebble Beach Resorts (The Lodge tier), Pinehurst Resort (Carolina Hotel tier), and Bandon Dunes Resort (Lodge tier) on the upper packages.

PackageFrom (per person, AUD)
7-day Monterey Peninsula focusAUD $9,995
10-day Monterey + PinehurstAUD $13,995
12-day Monterey + Bandon DunesAUD $14,995
14-day Grand USA Three-ResortAUD $18,995
21-day USA Bucket List (East Coast extension)AUD $26,995
Premium tier (The Lodge + Carolina Hotel)+ AUD $5,000
Masters / US Open hospitality accessPOA seasonal
Corporate / private group (up to 16)POA
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What You Get

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included

  • International flights from Australia (coordinated through partners)
  • LAX, SFO, RDU, or PDX airport transfers
  • Inter-coast domestic flights (SFO–RDU, RDU–PDX as required)
  • Resort accommodation throughout (Pebble Beach Resorts / Pinehurst Resort / Bandon Dunes)
  • All green fees including Pebble Beach Golf Links and Pinehurst No. 2
  • Caddie costs at Bandon Dunes (caddie-recommended at all featured courses)
  • Private ground transportation between coasts
  • Cooee guide travelling with groups of 12+ for full duration
  • Selected resort meals + welcome dinner

Not Included

  • USA ESTA visa waiver application ($21 USD, 90-day validity)
  • Travel insurance (we strongly recommend)
  • Lunches and clubhouse drinks (own expense unless included)
  • Beverages outside hosted dinners
  • Pro shop purchases and golf merchandise
  • Caddie tips (suggested $80–120 USD per round at Bandon Dunes)
  • Optional Augusta National practice round access (POA)
  • Personal expenses, gratuities, room incidentals
Practical Notes

Good to Know

  • Getting there: Direct flights Australia → LAX or SFO with Qantas, United, or American (14–15 hours). Connect SFO → Monterey Regional Airport (MRY, 30 min) for Pebble Beach. For Pinehurst, connect via Charlotte (CLT) or Dallas (DFW) to Raleigh-Durham (RDU), then 1-hour drive. For Bandon Dunes, fly LAX or SFO → North Bend (OTH) regional, or fly to Portland (PDX) and drive 4 hours south. Inter-coast flights are typically 4-5 hours plus connections.
  • Best time of year: April–October for Monterey Peninsula and Bandon Dunes (low rainfall, mild temperatures). Pinehurst is best March–May and September–November (avoid summer humidity). Masters week (early April) and US Open week (mid-June) are calendar-fixed for tournament access tours.
  • Resort booking advance: Pebble Beach Resorts and Pinehurst Resort permit golf reservations 12–18 months ahead for accommodation guests. Bandon Dunes also at 12+ months. Cooee operates within these advance windows — clients enquiring 6+ months ahead get the strongest tee time placement.
  • USA ESTA: Australian passport holders require an ESTA visa waiver (online application, $21 USD, valid 2 years for 90-day visits). Apply ~72 hours before departure. We provide the application link with itinerary documentation.
  • Caddies: Bandon Dunes is walking-only with caddies strongly recommended (the local knowledge is essential on Oregon dune golf). Pebble Beach offers caddies on Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill ($110-130 fee plus tip). Pinehurst offers caddies optionally. Caddie tips at all venues: $80-120 USD per round suggested.
  • Tipping culture: USA tipping is more substantial than Australian or UK norms — 18-22% on restaurant dining, $5/round on bag drop staff, $10/night housekeeping, plus caddie tips above. Build approximately $80-150 USD per day into your travel budget for tips.
  • Beyond golf: Monterey aquarium and 17-Mile Drive (the public coastal drive past Pebble Beach), Carmel-by-the-Sea village dining, Napa Valley wine country (4-hour drive north), Pinehurst village historic district, Bandon village seafood and microbreweries, Oregon coast scenic drives.

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Tell us your dates, group size, and which coasts are non-negotiable. We'll come back within 48 hours with a tailored USA itinerary including resort tee times secured against availability, accommodation tier options, and full pricing.

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From Our Travellers

What Golfers Say

Note: Reviews shown below are illustrative composites drawn from common USA-tour feedback themes. Genuine traveller testimonials are being gathered and will replace these as a fresh set of verified TripAdvisor and Google reviews comes through from recent international tours.
★★★★★

"Three nights at The Lodge at Pebble Beach with the morning rounds at Pebble, Spyglass, and Spanish Bay was the trip of a lifetime. The walk down 18 with the Pacific to your right and the clubhouse ahead — I understand now why people who've played St Andrews still rate Pebble higher. Cooee's resort booking was 18 months in advance, exactly as advised."

Mark & Helen J.

Brisbane, QLD

★★★★★

"Pinehurst No. 2 with the turtle-back greens was the technical highlight — the rough-free sandscape after the Coore-Crenshaw restoration is unlike anything we'd played. Carolina Hotel village atmosphere was exceptional. Day-three at No. 4 plus the Cradle 9-hole was the perfect way to end the Carolinas leg."

Andrew T.

Sydney, NSW

★★★★★

"Bandon Dunes was the unexpected favourite of the three coasts. Walking-only, caddies who knew every fold of the dunes, dinner at McKee's pub with the head pro after the round — it's the closest thing to Scotland on this side of the Atlantic. Pacific Dunes might be the best course we've ever played."

Graham & the Eight Friends

Auckland, New Zealand

Common Questions

USA Golf FAQs

Yes — Pebble Beach Golf Links is open to public play, but tee times are limited and routinely book out months in advance. Cooee Tours arranges both Pebble Beach Resorts accommodation (The Lodge at Pebble Beach, Inn at Spanish Bay, or Casa Palmero) and guaranteed tee times at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill, and the Links at Spanish Bay. Resort accommodation is the most reliable route to securing prime morning tee times — guests booking accommodation can reserve tee times 18 months ahead of arrival.

Pebble Beach Resorts manages four golf courses on the Monterey Peninsula: Pebble Beach Golf Links (the iconic par 72 ocean-front, US Open venue), Spyglass Hill (par 72 RTJ Sr. design rated among California's best), the Links at Spanish Bay (Tom Watson par 72 dune-style links), and Del Monte (par 72, the oldest course west of the Mississippi at 1897). Cooee packages typically include all three of Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill, and Spanish Bay across a 4-day Monterey Peninsula stay.

Pinehurst Resort manages 10 courses, with No. 2 (Donald Ross 1907) as the universally famous one — three-time US Open host, including 2024 and the 2014 men's-and-women's back-to-back format. The 2010-2014 Coore-Crenshaw restoration brought back the original sandscape look (no rough — pine straw and natural turf). No. 4 is the Coore-Crenshaw 2018 reimagining of the resort's second-most respected course. No. 8 (Tom Fazio) is the modern parkland counterpoint. Most Cooee Pinehurst packages include No. 2 + No. 4 across a 3-day Carolinas stay.

Bandon Dunes Golf Resort sits on the Southern Oregon coast — about 4 hours south of Portland or a direct flight to North Bend Regional Airport (OTH) from San Francisco, Denver, or Phoenix. From Australia, the route is typically Sydney/Melbourne to LAX, then connect via SFO or PDX to North Bend (or rent a car for the scenic Pacific Coast drive). The resort manages five courses (Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes, Bandon Trails, Old Macdonald, Sheep Ranch) plus the par-3 Bandon Preserve.

Practice round and tournament round access at Augusta National during Masters week is genuinely difficult to secure independently — patron badges sell out via lottery, and resale is restricted. Cooee partners with established hospitality providers to access Masters practice round packages (Monday-Wednesday of Masters week) including transportation, hospitality venue access, and lodging in Augusta or Aiken. Tournament-day access (Thursday-Sunday) is available at premium pricing. We don't list Masters pricing publicly — quote on request, typically 12 months before the April tournament.

April through October is the prime USA golf window for the Monterey Peninsula and Bandon Dunes coastal areas — moderate temperatures, low rainfall, brilliant playing surfaces. Pinehurst (Carolinas) is best March-May and September-November to avoid summer humidity. Masters week (early April) and US Open week (mid-June) are calendar pegs for tournament tours.

7 days is the minimum for a meaningful USA golf experience — typically focused on the Monterey Peninsula with Pebble Beach as the anchor. 10–14 days is the standard premium tour, combining Monterey + Pinehurst, or Monterey + Bandon Dunes Oregon. 21-day USA bucket-list combinations cover all three coasts with optional East Coast extensions (Whistling Straits or Streamsong).

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