Sand Valley Golf Resort Wisconsin
Sand Valley Golf Resort is a par-72 resort course in Wisconsin, playing 6,913 yards from the Tips tees with a rating of 72.7 and slope of 128. Designed by Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw (2016). Sand Valley Golf Resort sprawls across 12,000 acres of ancient sand dunes in central Wisconsin, offering five acclaimed courses with firm, fast, links-style playing conditions.
Course Overview
| Type | Resort |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,913 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.7 / 128 |
| Tee Options | 17 |
| Architect | Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw |
| Year | 2016 |
| Location | Wisconsin, USA |
| Coordinates | 44.1916, -89.8515 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tips | 7,158 | 72 | 74.7 | 135 |
| Black | 6,890 | 72 | 73.2 | 134 |
| Black/Orange | 6,663 | 72 | 72 | 132 |
| Orange | 6,514 | 72 | 77.6 | 138 |
| Orange/Sand | 6,295 | 72 | 76.3 | 134 |
| Sand | 6,073 | 72 | 75.1 | 131 |
| Sand/Green | 5,717 | 72 | 72.9 | 129 |
| Green | 5,511 | 72 | 71.7 | 125 |
| Silver | 4,811 | 72 | 67.8 | 121 |
| Royal Blue | 3,896 | 72 | 62.5 | 106 |
| Orange | 6,514 | 72 | 77.6 | 138 |
| Orange/Sand | 6,295 | 72 | 76.3 | 134 |
| Sand | 6,073 | 72 | 75.1 | 131 |
| Sand/Green | 5,717 | 72 | 72.9 | 129 |
| Green | 5,511 | 72 | 71.7 | 125 |
| Silver | 4,811 | 72 | 67.8 | 121 |
| Royal Blue | 3,896 | 72 | 62.5 | 106 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tips 74.7/135 | 334 | 446 | 256 | 617 | 179 | 484 | 605 | 140 | 304 | 3365 | 560 | 404 | 496 | 444 | 179 | 443 | 451 | 258 | 558 | 3793 | 7158 |
| Black 73.2/134 | 334 | 429 | 212 | 590 | 171 | 484 | 561 | 137 | 298 | 3216 | 560 | 404 | 475 | 421 | 179 | 424 | 451 | 236 | 524 | 3674 | 6890 |
| Black/Orange 72/132 | 334 | 416 | 192 | 553 | 171 | 457 | 532 | 137 | 298 | 3090 | 539 | 404 | 475 | 384 | 163 | 424 | 424 | 236 | 524 | 3573 | 6663 |
| Orange 77.6/138 | 326 | 416 | 192 | 553 | 163 | 457 | 532 | 116 | 289 | 3044 | 539 | 385 | 455 | 384 | 163 | 396 | 424 | 214 | 510 | 3470 | 6514 |
| Orange/Sand 76.3/134 | 326 | 391 | 170 | 519 | 163 | 449 | 516 | 116 | 289 | 2939 | 493 | 385 | 455 | 346 | 153 | 396 | 404 | 214 | 510 | 3356 | 6295 |
| Sand 75.1/131 | 298 | 391 | 170 | 519 | 153 | 449 | 516 | 97 | 271 | 2864 | 493 | 329 | 436 | 346 | 153 | 377 | 404 | 195 | 476 | 3209 | 6073 |
| Sand/Green 72.9/129 | 298 | 370 | 151 | 418 | 153 | 386 | 467 | 97 | 271 | 2611 | 456 | 329 | 436 | 329 | 141 | 377 | 367 | 195 | 476 | 3106 | 5717 |
| Green 71.7/125 | 246 | 370 | 151 | 418 | 142 | 386 | 467 | 89 | 235 | 2504 | 456 | 307 | 415 | 329 | 141 | 356 | 367 | 181 | 455 | 3007 | 5511 |
| Silver 67.8/121 | 246 | 262 | 151 | 418 | 142 | 301 | 413 | 83 | 225 | 2241 | 380 | 274 | 344 | 312 | 141 | 266 | 300 | 164 | 389 | 2570 | 4811 |
| Royal Blue 62.5/106 | 246 | 226 | 94 | 292 | 119 | 253 | 306 | 78 | 151 | 1765 | 349 | 220 | 302 | 186 | 119 | 252 | 245 | 146 | 312 | 2131 | 3896 |
| Orange 77.6/138 | 326 | 416 | 192 | 553 | 163 | 457 | 532 | 116 | 289 | 3044 | 539 | 385 | 455 | 384 | 163 | 396 | 424 | 214 | 510 | 3470 | 6514 |
| Orange/Sand 76.3/134 | 326 | 391 | 170 | 519 | 163 | 449 | 516 | 116 | 289 | 2939 | 493 | 385 | 455 | 346 | 153 | 396 | 404 | 214 | 510 | 3356 | 6295 |
| Sand 75.1/131 | 298 | 391 | 170 | 519 | 153 | 449 | 516 | 97 | 271 | 2864 | 493 | 329 | 436 | 346 | 153 | 377 | 404 | 195 | 476 | 3209 | 6073 |
| Sand/Green 72.9/129 | 298 | 370 | 151 | 418 | 153 | 386 | 467 | 97 | 271 | 2611 | 456 | 329 | 436 | 329 | 141 | 377 | 367 | 195 | 476 | 3106 | 5717 |
| Green 71.7/125 | 246 | 370 | 151 | 418 | 142 | 386 | 467 | 89 | 235 | 2504 | 456 | 307 | 415 | 329 | 141 | 356 | 367 | 181 | 455 | 3007 | 5511 |
| Silver 67.8/121 | 246 | 262 | 151 | 418 | 142 | 301 | 413 | 83 | 225 | 2241 | 380 | 274 | 344 | 312 | 141 | 266 | 300 | 164 | 389 | 2570 | 4811 |
| Royal Blue 62.5/106 | 246 | 226 | 94 | 292 | 119 | 253 | 306 | 78 | 151 | 1765 | 349 | 220 | 302 | 186 | 119 | 252 | 245 | 146 | 312 | 2131 | 3896 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 2 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Tips (7,158 yards, 74.7/135)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 5 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 7 (par 5, 605 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Green (5,511 yards, 71.7/125)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Royal Blue (3,896 yards, 62.5/106)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 8 (78 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 605 yards from the back tees, this par 5 is a true three-shot hole for most golfers.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 179 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 617 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The shortest par 3 at 140 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. At 558 yards, a pivotal par 5 that separates good rounds from great ones.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sand Valley Golf Resort known for?
Sand Valley Golf Resort is known for its five world-class courses built on 12,000 acres of ancient sand dunes in central Wisconsin. The resort features firm, links-style conditions with wide fairways and creative shot options. Standout courses include Sand Valley, Mammoth Dunes, and The Lido, plus a celebrated 17-hole par-3 course called The Sandbox.
What is the slope and rating of Sand Valley Golf Resort?
Sand Valley Golf Resort has a course rating of 72.7 and slope of 128 from the back tees. From the Royal Blue tees, the rating is 62.5 with a slope of 106.
How long is Sand Valley Golf Resort?
From the back tees, Sand Valley Golf Resort plays 6,913 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Sand Valley Golf Resort?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 605-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Sand Valley Golf Resort?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Tips tees (7,158 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Royal Blue tees (3,896 yards).
Is Sand Valley Golf Resort public or private?
Sand Valley Golf Resort is a resort golf course in Wisconsin. Open to resort guests and public play.
What courses are near Sand Valley Golf Resort?
Nearby courses include Lake Arrowhead - Lakes, The Lakes, Sand Valley Golf Resort, Lake Arrowhead - Pines (Nekoosa).
Is there a yardage book for Sand Valley Golf Resort?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Sand Valley Golf Resort with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
Does Sand Valley Golf Resort have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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