![]() ![]() A look out toward Mammoth Dunes Practice Facilities The check-in process was a bit chaotic, however over time, I expect the SV crew to figure out a better process. Golfers were dressed in their best gear walking up and down to grab a putter or warm up clubs. The hustle and bustle in front of the clubhouse is hard to ignore as bags were lined up for 50 feet and at times 2-3 deep. The golf is bringing people to the site – cannot complain about growth, but the noise is noticeable.Īs we pulled up to the newly built clubhouse, we were greeted by an SV employee. ![]() Not your typical Wisconsin photo – looking towards Craig’s PorchĪs mentioned, Sand Valley Golf Resort is only two years old obvious by the construction happening throughout the surrounding grounds. It is amazing to see central Wisconsin returned to its native landscape with dunes popping up throughout the drive (I even spotted a cactus!). Golfers are treated with an immediate change in landscape as soon as they turn onto the grounds. ![]() For our trip, we played the Sand Valley course but will be back to play Mammoth. These two course boast playability and require golf strategy. The courses, Sand Valley and Mammoth Dunes each have developed their own reputation. Sand Valley now has two regulation golf courses. Sand Valley is walk only with a caddie recommended two options include an ‘A’ caddie or junior. The area of Rome, WI is quite remote, however, Lake Arrowhead golf course could be worth your time if in the area for a few days. Find a chair to take in Sand ValleyĪs for the surrounding area, travelers will not find much. The addition of a third course on this site, with Mammoth Dunes already gaining popularity, could officially put Sand Valley as a golfers destination. The rumors include a par 68 course on the north side of Sand Valley. Rumors of a third regulation course are buzzing around Sand Valley with mention of designer Tom Doake behind it. Trees were planted on this land in the 1800s in response to the demand from the local paper industry for pulp. The course was built in central Wisconsin on sandy terrain formed by a glacial lake that flooded the area when an ancient ice dam collapsed 18,000 years ago. Sand Valley opened in early 2017 designed by Coore and Crenshaw and voted best new course that same year by Golf Digest. Tee shots and approach shots require strategy Course Background Sand Valley is a thrill to play demanding decisions from the golfer along the way. ![]() Strategy and angles will be critical requiring accurate irons into difficult green complexes. The sand is a dominating feature throughout the course and is to be avoided if scoring is on your mind. The Coore and Crenshaw names and reputations are the big draw but my interest was focused on seeing central Wisconsin in one of its most natural forms. Sand Valley is quickly rising to the tops of golfer’s bucket lists. Architects Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw bring immediate prestige and notoriety to Wisconsin golf and I could not be happier for the Rome, WI area to host this magnificent track. Sand Valley is associated with the likes of Bandon Trails and Preserve, Cabot Cliffs and Streamsong due to their architect heritage. The course could be described as the hipster friend to its more distinguished peers in Whistling Straits and Erin Hills. Sand Valley is the new kid on the block but comes with cool friends and esteemed lineage this blog is my golf course review of Sand Valley. ![]()
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