Sand Valley: Mammoth Dunes

About Sand Valley: Mammoth Dunes

David McLay Kidd carved this masterpiece from the sandy soils of central Wisconsin, creating what many consider his finest work in America. The routing flows naturally through towering dunes and native grasses, with massive elevation changes that would make you think you're playing in the Scottish Highlands rather than the Midwest. Kidd's signature wide fairways give you plenty of room off the tee, but the real challenge comes in the approach shots to greens that are perfectly integrated into the dramatic landscape. The par-3 7th hole, played from an elevated tee over a natural bowl, is worth the trip alone. What sets Mammoth Dunes apart from other modern designs is how walking feels essential rather than optional – the flow from green to tee creates a rhythm that gets lost when riding in a cart. The conditioning is typically excellent, with firm, fast playing surfaces that reward strategic thinking over pure distance. While it's pricier than your average public track, you're paying for a genuine championship-caliber experience in a setting that rivals the best resort courses in the country.

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