Going to Sand Valley in August

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I was playing so bad that day. It chewed me up and spit me out. I can appreciate what it is but just not for me, even on a good day. Worse caddie experience by far as well. The overall vide of the place doesn't fit in with the other courses and general friendliness.
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Sand Valley is a great place, really phenomenal all around and right there alongside Bandon which I played a year ago.

Monday: Erin Hills. Just a brute golf course and brutal walk. I've played it twice and that's probably the last time. Erin Hills is missing something. It's not memorable and it's repetitive.

Tuesday morning: Sedge Valley and Sandbox, played both and finished by 10:30. Teed off at 6:42 a few minutes before sunrise. Sedge is a great shorter course that played longer than the scorecard. It might be the toughest of the 3 that are on property; it's demanding on your short game.

Tuesday afternoon: Mammoth Dunes. This has to be the biggest golf course in the world right? 170 yard wide fairways on a few holes, the greens are just massive too and funnel instead of runoff. The most fun you can have up here - make sure the Spotted Cow and tunes are flowing.

Wednesday morning: Sand Valley. The best golf course up here; a blend of Sedge and Mammoth. It's fantastic.

Wednesday afternoon: Lido. You could replicate this golf course on any flat piece of property in the world, so it doesn't feel anything like Sand Valley. But as mentioned, a thought-provoking, strategic course that is penal at the same time. No complaints. But also no alcohol if you aren't a member…yeah you read that right.

Thursday morning: Mammoth again. The fog cleared 30 minutes after we finished our 2:45 minute round. Done by 10:00am. Couldn't see past 125-150 yards the entire morning, but was still a great time.

Make the trip if you can, you won't regret it.






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Gig-Em2003 said:


Monday: Erin Hills. Just a brute golf course and brutal walk. I've played it twice and that's probably the last time. Erin Hills is missing something. It's not memorable and it's repetitive.



Did this exact trip a couple of weeks ago. This is one of the most egregious takes I've ever heard.
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Feeling vindicated by these Lido and Sedge Valley takes.
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Leaving for Sand Valley a week from tomorrow. Any tips for getting on the Lido? We're currently waitlisted and I imagine not the only ones. Also playing Erin Hills, Straits, BWR River, and Lawsonia while in WI. Getting pumped.
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Looks like Fried Egg is heading to Sand Valley in August 2026.
 
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