For more than a quarter century, Bandon Dunes has been synonymous with world-class golf. Located on the rugged coastline of Southern Oregon, the resort has a well-earned reputation as one of the most stunning and challenging golf destinations on the planet. At the same time, the resort’s profile as a venue for world-class amateur golf has grown, too, regularly hosting USGA championships like the 2020 U.S. Amateur Championship and 2022 U.S. Junior Amateur.
That championship profile will continue to grow this year when Bandon Dunes hosts the 2025 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship, Aug. 4-10, marking a defining moment not only for the resort but for women’s golf.
Of course, the U.S. Women’s Amateur showcases the brightest talent in amateur golf. It has long been a launching pad for players who go on to become household names in the sport. Annika Sörenstam, Patty Sheehan, and more recently, Lydia Ko, and Nelly Korda, have all competed for the Robert Cox Cup. But Bandon Dunes, with its firm fairways and tall fescue, marks a new stage for the best women’s amateur competitors.
The stunning landscape of the original Bandon Dunes layout provides a fitting backdrop for a championship of this caliber. The rugged terrain and coastal winds will challenge the players’ skill and adaptability in a way that only links golf can.
The decision to host such a high-profile event at Bandon is indicative of the USGA’s evolving strategy to bring more visibility to the women’s game, while also providing a platform for the world’s best amateur women to showcase their talent in a prestigious and challenging environment.
Bandon Dunes has long stood as a symbol of pure golf. Its courses are designed to immerse players in the links game, testing their skills, decision-making, and imagination. A place where champions are forged, where mental fortitude is as important as physical prowess.
At Bandon Dunes, golf transcends the playing conditions, navigating undulating greens, rugged dunes and quickly-changing natural elements. This is a place where talent is tested, and where the true measure of a golfer’s ability is revealed.
In many ways, Bandon Dunes is the ideal venue for a championship that is about both the present and the future of women’s golf. Just as Bandon Dunes has carved out its reputation on the world stage, so too will the women who compete begin to carve out their place in golf history. To witness history in the making, be sure to tune in to the live Golf Channel coverage in early August.
