Sand Valley at Sand Valley Golf Resort — 🇺🇸 Nekoosa, WI, USA — Ben Crenshaw & Bill Coore designBandon Dunes at Bandon Dunes Golf Club — 🇺🇸 Bandon, OR, USA — David McLay Kidd design

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  • Sand Valley — 🇺🇸 Nekoosa, WI, USA

    Golfers say Sand Valley showcases Coore and Crenshaw's design mastery with a challenging yet rewarding routing through dramatic sand dunes and firm, links-style conditions. Most praise the strategic shot-making, memorable holes throughout (particularly the opening tee shots on 1 and 10, the par-4 9th, and the punchbowl green on 17), and pure greens that reward creativity, though some note the firm surfaces can penalize well-struck approaches. Reviewers consistently highlight the world-class service, knowledgeable caddies, excellent and affordable food options, attractive replay pricing, and an outstanding pro shop. While a few mention the course shows signs of heavy play with fairway divots and observe that newer courses on the property have drawn attention, the consensus remains that Sand Valley is a must-play destination worth the trip to central Wisconsin, with many calling it endlessly replayable.

  • Bandon Dunes — 🇺🇸 Bandon, OR, USA

    Golfers say Bandon Dunes stands out as the original course at the resort and ranks as many reviewers' favorite among the property's layouts, with several calling it a must-play and praising its combination of shot value, memorable holes, and excellence for match play. Most highlight the spectacular oceanside stretches—particularly the acclaimed 16th hole at sunset—and note the routing includes three passes along the water, though some mention the inland holes don't quite match that drama. Reviewers find the course plays as a big, forgiving ballpark off the tee with fun greens, and many appreciate how it handles varying wind conditions better than some neighboring courses, requiring solid bump-and-run and wind-cheater skills. A few note the greens don't quite reach the standard of Pacific Dunes or Old Macdonald, and one found significant scoring differences between morning and afternoon waves during competition play.

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  • Challenging and fun course. Greens were undulating and QUICK. Biggest thing for me is pace of play, so to finish 18 holes in 3 hours and 15 mins on a late Friday morning was phenomenal. Will hopefully make this a more regular part of my rotation

  • Wild Horse is often referred to as the best bang for your buck public course in the US. The price at $87 is certainly fair. And after 36 holes of play I can confirm the reputation is fair as well. Axland and Proctor took a tame plot of Prairie, very little funding, and created an outstanding golf course. Wild horse oozes strategy at every turn. The variety of wild horse is staggering drivable par 4s, 3 shot par 4s, and everything in between. Every club in the bag will be tested in every shot demands your full attention. The most impressive thing about the golf course is it relationship with the wind. There is no hiding from it. The course is exposed prairie, but it’s clear that the holes were created with this in mind the par 4 8th hole plays directly into the wind. There are many days with this is a true three shot hole. The green side, however, is large and is surrounded by short grass. This allows the option to run the ball up while also not unfairly punishing shots that might miss right left or long. The best part about Wild Horse might not be the golf course. The people at wild horse are exceptional. It’s obvious that the locals are PROUD of their golf course. It’s also obvious that they’re happy to share this golf course with visitors. Everyone that you run into/encounter on and around this golf course are friendly and welcoming. The staff is extremely helpful and facilities are homey and relaxed. Nebraska is an extremely underrated golf trip and to anyone who is making the pilgrimage 36 holes at wild horse is a must. My final advice would be to spend two days there and to walk the course.