For most golfers, Bandon Dunes isn’t just a destination; it’s a pilgrimage. With its rugged Oregon coastline, towering dunes, and walking-only links, it has spent over two decades at the pinnacle of North American golf. However, securing a tee time has become one of the hardest feats in the game, with the resort now utilizing a lottery system similar to the Masters just to handle the overwhelming demand.
Now, GolfN is handing its community the keys to the kingdom.
The rewards platform has officially announced the GolfN Invitational at Bandon Dunes, taking place October 21–25, 2026. GolfN is reserving one coveted spot for a winner who earns their way there through the GolfN Invitational Sweepstakes.
GolfN Invitational: A Different Kind of Sweepstakes
Unlike a standard “click-to-enter” giveaway, this trip is earned on the grass. Between now and August 31, GolfN will track user activity within the app to determine entries:
- 9 Holes Played: 1 Entry
- 18 Holes Played: 2 Entries
GolfN runs scores of sweepstakes a year, from swag packs to limited-edition drops to epic trips. Among them was the incredible seven-day trip to Northern Ireland featuring Royal Portrush and Royal County Down. GolfN also awarded a lucky winner with a trip to Oregon to visit the LAB Golf, Seamus Golf, and Jones headquarters to design a custom putter and receive custom gear. One of the more recent wins was a limited-edition Spring Collection staff bag and set of irons from Srixon.
Note: In order for your rounds to count towards entries in the sweepstakes, golfers must first approve the Terms and Conditions in the sweepstakes card within the app.
The GolfN Invitational Bandon Experience
For the uninitiated, Bandon Dunes is the closest thing to Scottish links golf on U.S. soil. The Invitational itinerary is a “greatest hits” tour of the property’s world-renowned courses:
- The Schedule: Rounds at Pacific Dunes, Bandon Trails, Old Macdonald, and the original Bandon Dunes course.
- The Bonus: An optional short-course round at the spectacular Bandon Preserve.
- The Perks: Winners and attendees stay in single-occupancy luxury king rooms at the Inn, Lodge, or Round Lake, with a welcome dinner and exclusive prizes included.
“The GolfN Invitational at Bandon Dunes Sweepstakes is our latest bucket-list opportunity you can’t find in stores,” said Brandon Tucker, GolfN’s Communications Director. “ Bandon Dunes has set the standard globally for what a buddies’ trip golf destination is. Top 100 pure links courses along the Oregon coastline that are dramatic, challenging, and lots of fun. It’s timeless links golf, combined with modern and outstanding amenities and services. More than 13,000 rounds have been counted so far. Golf season has been slow to kick off in some northern markets like Canada, so there’s still time to get in stride and get rounds in before the Aug. 31 cutoff.”
Exclusive Gear and Elite Access
GolfN isn’t just providing access to sold-out Bandon; there will also be epic gear. Every attendee will have the chance to receive a custom, limited-edition L.A.B. Putter, a design available exclusively to those at this inaugural event.
