Wisconsin, USA

Sand Valley, Wisconsin

Nobody expected Wisconsin to produce a world-class golf destination, and that's exactly what makes Sand Valley so satisfying. Built on an ancient lakebed of sand deposits in the central part of the state, it shares more DNA with Bandon Dunes or Ballybunion than anything you'd expect from the Midwest. Coore & Crenshaw and David McLay Kidd have produced two of the most acclaimed courses to open in America this decade, and the remote, no-frills atmosphere is precisely the point.

Best time to visit: May – October

Featured Courses

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Sand Valley Golf Course

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Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw design across natural sand ridges — walkable, minimalist, and strategic. Immediately ranked among the best public courses in America upon opening.

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Mammoth Dunes

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David McLay Kidd's bold companion course — wider fairways, massive greens, and dramatic elevation changes across the same extraordinary sand terrain. A different but equally thrilling experience.

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Sedge Valley

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The third Sand Valley course — a Ben Crenshaw & Bill Coore design that opened in 2024, adding a more intimate, walking-only layout to the growing resort.

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The Lido

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A faithful recreation of the legendary C.B. Macdonald design that was lost to history — rebuilt at Sand Valley using the original plans. A bucket-list course for golf architecture enthusiasts.

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The Sandbox

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Free short course at Sand Valley — a fun, low-pressure option for evening rounds or post-dinner putting. One of the best short courses in the Midwest.

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Course Map

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Plan Your Days

Pick any two courses to see the drive time, route, and traffic.

Off the Course

Videos

Sand Valley — Resort Overview

What's Happening While You're There?

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