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Sand Valley

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Wisconsin's answer to Bandon Dunes — four walking-only courses on sandy terrain 3 hours north of Chicago. The Lido is the most talked-about new course in America. For groups who loved Bandon but want something more accessible from Toronto.

BEST TIME TO GO

May–September

EST. COST / PERSON

$2,500–$5,500 CAD

BOOK IN ADVANCE

16–40 weeks

TRAVEL TIME

10h drive from KW

MUST-PLAY COURSES

The Lido at Sand Valley

#12 Public Course USA (Golf Digest)

Bill Coore & Ben CrenshawEst. 2021linksWalk OnlyCaddies~$275 USD + $80 caddy tip

Recreation of the lost C.B. Macdonald Lido course. Broad, strategic, links perfection.

Sand Valley

#21 Public Course USA

Bill Coore & Ben CrenshawEst. 2017linksWalk OnlyCaddies~$250 USD + $75 caddy tip

The original. Sand ridges, native fescue, fast fairways.

Mammoth Dunes

#25 Public Course USA

David McLay KiddEst. 2019linksWalk OnlyCaddies~$225 USD + $75 caddy tip

Widest fairways in the world. Links philosophy, maximum fun.

Sedge Valley

#51 Public Course USA

Tom DoakEst. 2023linksWalk Only~$195 USD

Doak's newest addition. Quick to earn a ranking.

WHAT A TRIP LOOKS LIKE

Day 1 — Arrive, check in, 19th hole dinner to kick things off.

Day 2 — First round at The Lido at Sand Valley. Walk the course, find your game.

Day 3 — Sand Valley. Afternoon free — explore, relax, explore.

Day 4 — Mammoth Dunes. Group dinner at the best restaurant in the area.

Final day — Morning round, depart after lunch. Everyone goes home having played their best golf.

Every itinerary is built around your group's schedule and course availability.

BEST MONTHS

MayJuneJulyAugustSeptember

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