where is sand valley golf course located

Where is Sand Valley Golf Resort?

Sand Valley is located near a small town named Rome in the heart of Wisconsin, a short drive from Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison and Minneapolis. The rooms at Sand Valley have been designed, inside and out, for the traveling golfer and his or her needs.

When was the first Sand Valley golf course built?

One site visit led to another, and another, until Mike Keiser decided, with his sons Michael and Chris, to purchase 1700 acres of land in 2013. Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw were hired to design the first course, Sand Valley, and began designing a routing through the tumbling sand dunes in 2014.

How many miles of trails are in sand valley?

Embracing the outdoors is instrumental to the Sand Valley experience. With five trails that span over 9 miles, maneuver your way through expansive sand blowouts, red pine plantations, and majestic oak savannahs. All trails are open to both day guests and lodging guests. Take notice of the many bird boxes along the way!

What is the 4th course at Sand Valley?

Tom Doak of Renaissance Golf (Pacific Dunes, Tara Iti) has been selected to design the resort’s 4th course - a 6,200 yard Par-68 inspired by the likes of Swinley Forest and St. Enodoc overseas. We look forward to adding truly unique golf and outdoor recreational experiences that make Sand Valley the perfect place for your adventure.

Which is better Sand Valley or Mammoth Dunes?

When asked which course at Sand Valley Resort is their favorite, higher handicappers and casual golfers favor Mammoth. Lower handicappers and architecture nuts favor Sand Valley. This is great news for the resort and the Keisers as they now have lovable offerings for all players.

How much is a trip to Sand Valley?

What's your budget? How long can you stay? High-season green fees at Sand Valley are $225 for Sand Valley and Mammoth Dunes and $65 for the Sandbox, compared with $345 for the five regulation courses at Bandon Dunes and $100 for Bandon Preserve.

How hard is Sand Valley?

If you only had one round to play you would pick Mammoth Dunes, but if you had 10 rounds to play you would play Sand Valley 6 out of 10 rounds. The golfer appreciates Sand Valley the more they play the course. Spectacular conditions. Some of the firmest fairways with ideal grass growth I've ever seen.

How many courses does Sand Valley have?

threeLocated in the prehistoric, tumbling sand dunes of central Wisconsin, Sand Valley offers three unique golf experiences modeled after the Heathland golf courses of London.

How old is Sand Valley Golf Course?

Sand Valley opened in May 2017 and was honored by Golf Magazine as "Best New Course You Can Play - 2017." Two additional courses will open in early summer of 2018: Mammoth Dunes, designed by David Kidd (designer of Bandon Dunes), and The Sandbox, a 17-hole Par-3 course designed by the team of Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw.

Is Sand Valley building another golf course?

Sand Valley Golf Resort, seen here in 2019, has announced it will add a third 18-hole course to its property in central Wisconsin. The resort will begin construction this spring on Sedge Valley, which is scheduled to open in 2024.

Do you need a Caddie at Sand Valley?

All courses at Sand Valley are walking-only. We highly recommend using one of our caddies or you may decide to carry your own clubs. Riding carts are available to guests with a disability that prevents them from walking their round. Please contact Reservations to arrange your cart in advance.

How long does it take to play the sandbox at Sand Valley?

2 hoursAverage pace of play on the Sandbox is 2 hours.

How do you fly to Sand Valley?

commercial flight optionsMadison Airport, WI (MSN) Drive Time to Sand Valley: 1 hr 40 mins | DRIVING DIRECTIONS | ... Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) Drive Time to Sand Valley: 1 hr 5 mins | DRIVING DIRECTIONS | ... Milwaukee Airport, WI (MKE) Drive Time to Sand Valley: 2 hrs 40 mins | DRIVING DIRECTIONS |

Who built Sand Valley?

Here is Sand Valley, a fabulous new course and future resort that's about to open for public play. It is the brainchild of Mike Keiser, the man who put Bandon Dunes on your golf bucket list, and his sons, Michael Jr. and Chris. There's only one drawback to Sand Valley: getting there.

How many acres is Sand Valley Golf Course?

200,000 acresOur goal is 200,000 acres.” The goal is ambitious, but after seeing the vastness of the property and experiencing all that Sand Valley has to offer, it feels fated.

When was Sand Valley built?

The Keisers opened the first course at Sand Valley, built by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, in 2017. This summer, they opened Mammoth Dunes by David McLay Kidd, and the Sand Box, a par-3 course by Coore and Crenshaw (with significant input from Jim Craig and the Keiser boys).

What lake is Sand Valley in?

Sand Valley and the "Ice Age". The site for the resort currently sits on what was once the lakebed of an ancient glacial lake that covered much of Central Wisconsin. In roughly 16,000BC the ice dam protecting the glacial lake burst, causing a catastrophic flood event that emptied the entire 150' deep lake in just two days, ...

When did Sand Valley open?

Sand Valley opened in May 2017 and was honored by Golf Magazine as "Best New Course You Can Play - 2017.". Mammoth Dunes, designed by David Kidd (designer of Bandon Dunes) opened May 31, 2018 and is open for play.

How many holes are there in the Sandbox?

The Sandbox, a 17-hole Par-3 course designed by the team of Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw, opened May 1, 2018 and is a fantastic, fun course for golfers of all ages and skill sets.

When did the sandbox open?

The Sandbox is a 17-hole par-3 course designed by Coore & Crenshaw. Located 100 yards from the clubhouse, the Sandbox opened in spring 2018 and is extremely fun and fast option for resort and day guests both.

Welcome to Sand Valley Golf Resort

Sand Valley Golf Resort welcomes everyone – members, visitors and people who are eager to start their journey to become golfers. Our team is ready to be an incremental part in creating your best memories. It is our passion to offer the best facilities and services with your needs in mind.

Accommodation

Scandinavian in design and American in spirit – Our onsite luxury Villas perfectly complement your golfing experience. Thousands of foreign visitors every year Stay & Play™ while enjoying the complete Sand Valley experience. In total we offer over 100 beds.

How many miles of trails are there in Sand Valley?

Embracing the outdoors is instrumental to the Sand Valley experience. With five trails that span over 9 miles, maneuver your way through expansive sand blowouts, red pine plantations, and majestic oak savannahs. All trails are open to both day guests and lodging guests. Take notice of the many bird boxes along the way!

Where is Lake Leopold in Sand Valley?

Located beside the ninth hole at Sand Valley, Lake Leopold is an important part of the Sand Valley experience. The lake, named after American environmentalist Aldo Leopold, is perfect for a swim in the summer sun or dropping a line in the glistening waters to convince a fish to bite.

Where to play tennis in Wisconsin?

Set amidst the prehistoric sand dunes of central Wisconsin, Sand Valley provides the perfect canvas for both golf and grass tennis. Grass courts fit right into the property aesthetic and allow for all skill levels to have fun. Tennis has played a role at Sand Valley since the resort opened, with impromptu courts sitting near the opening tee of the first course. In 2018, the first tennis complex opened with five fescue courts available to visitors. In Spring 2019, 10 additional ryegrass courts opened for play.

Is Sand Valley open to day guests?

At Sand Valley that means heading out on one of the three trails that run throughout the resort. All trails are open to both day guests and lodging guests. The trails feature expansive sand blowouts, red pine plantations, and majestic oak savannahs. Take notice of the many birdboxes along the way!

Is Sand Valley a good place to play tennis?

Set amidst the prehistoric sand dunes of central Wisconsin, Sand Valley provides the perfect canvas for both golf and grass tennis. Grass courts fit right into the property aesthetic and allow for all skill levels to have fun. Tennis has played a role at Sand Valley since the resort opened, with impromptu courts sitting near the opening tee of the first course. In 2018, the first tennis complex opened with five fescue courts available to visitors. In Spring 2019, 10 additional ryegrass courts opened for play.

Where is Sand Valley Golf Resort?

Sand Valley Golf Resort is a destination resort located in central Wisconsin with its first golf course, now open, designed by Coore & Crenshaw and the second golf course, a David Kidd design, scheduled to open in 2018. Sand Valley Golf Resort offers dramatic golf, set among prehistoric sand dunes, with lodging and other amenities that are true to the promise of "Golf As It Was Meant to Be."…

Is Sand Valley a good golf resort?

Sand Valley is an amazing golf resort. The two current 18 hole courses (Mammoth Dunes and Sand Valley) are very different, but fun and challenging. The facility is new and people are fantastic and helpful.#N#Sure, they need more food options, but the one they have is very good with very good food, excellent wine selection, and good service. I also think they need a spa to complete the experience.#N#The other reviews that gave two stars because of a caddy issue or three stars because not enough food options are ridiculous. Those are minor issues.#N#If you are a golfer, this is a great resort that will be fun and challenging. You will enjoy it and want to go back. They are adding a third 18 hole Doak course in a couple years that should be great.

Is Sand Valley a golf course?

Sand Valley is an amazing golf resort. The two current 18 hole courses (Mammoth Dunes and Sand Valley) are very different, but fun and challenging. The facility is new and people are fantastic and helpful.

Is the golf course at the resort nice?

The golf courses and resort are very nice. This is the 2nd time that I've been there. Rooms are very nice and convenient. Food options are a bit limited. The most disappointing thing that I experienced on both trips are the caddies. They expect to be tipped $120 per player but they aren't willing to provide the type of service a golfer should get for this kind of fee. If I go back I likely won't get a caddie.

Who designed the Sand Valley course?

Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw (trusted from their work at Bandon Trails and Cabot Cliffs) designed the original Sand Valley course that opened in 2017; David McLay Kidd (architect of the original Bandon Dunes course in 1999) created Mammoth Dunes, which debuted a year later.

What can you do in Sand Valley?

Guests can go snowshoeing or cross-country skiing; utilize the frozen-over lakes for ice-fishing, ice skating, hockey, and sledding; even participate in a Winter Wellness Weekend that introduces outdoor fitness activities in sub-freezing temperatures. Ice fishing (photo by Brandon Carter/Sand Valley) WHAT’S NEXT.

What is the 14th hole in Sand Valley?

14th hole, Mammoth Dunes (photo by Evan Schiller) “It’s like playing golf in a national park,” Sand Valley General Manager Michael Carbiener explained to me. It’s a sufficient simile and a common narrative echoed by Michael Keiser, son of Bandon Dunes visionary Mike and co-owner of Sand Valley with younger brother Chris.

What are the two factors that drive Sand Valley?

And it’s driven by two factors: golf and fun.

What is Beyond Golf?

From day one, the focus had to be entirely on the golf and, as their father has been known to preach, there needed to be at least two courses to make it work.

How old is Michael from Sand Valley?

The opportunity to capitalize on that was apparent from the start,” says the 39-year-old Michael, who began living at Sand Valley full- time a year ago with his wife and two children. “These seasonal businesses are tough, and our inventory sits empty all winter so there’s also an economic incentive to think about.

How many yards is Doak's Sedge Valley?

Plans for Doak’s Sedge Valley, a proposed sub - par-70, 6,000-yard routing, were temporarily tabled in favor of The Lido, but are still promised to be carried out. Other full-length and par-3 options are also part of the plan; Michael says that with the vast amount of land at their disposal, there are “wonderful contours” for a variety of as many as eight golf courses.