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Patience and Persistence in the Search for Great Golf

Sometimes the best ideas need a little time to germinate. After all, when you’re dealing with the natural world, with local zoning and water districts, with contractors and teams spread across the country, you just can’t wave a magic wand and “let there be golf.” If it were only that easy. Patience, persistence, and open-mindedness­—that’s what it takes.


Our journey to opening Sedge Valley started at the very outset of developing Sand Valley. We loved the land that Sedge now occupies and at first saw it as an opportunity for another “alternative” course. But we waited. When Tom Doak viewed the property and came back with the idea of a regulation course on a smaller swath of ground, we let go of our first thoughts and fully bought into the vision Tom presented. We were thrilled to open the course in July 2024.


Similarly, the seeds for Shorty’s were planted years ago during the design phase of Bandon Trails. We had always been struck by the choppy dunes south of the Preserve. Coore and Crenshaw considered incorporating them into Bandon Trails, ultimately decided against it. Years later, we decided to add a second short course at Bandon, and when the first official ball was struck on Shorty’s on the resort’s 25th anniversary, it just felt right to see golfers traversing the dunes that had always spoken to us.

We’ve certainly had a few “pinch me” moments building out the first course at Rodeo Dunes—a Coore and Crenshaw design on a site that combines the feel of rugged Irish links with a character totally unique to its Western heritage. Rodeo literally began as a dream. From the time Michael “discovered” those beautiful dunes, we have spent six years revising the vision for the land. If you’re like us, you simply can’t wait to explore Coore and Crenshaw’s routing with clubs in hand and a local caddie by your side.


As we pursue great new sites, we’ve been lucky enough to tap into the dogged persistence and passion of others. Brett Messerall covered one million (!) Texas acres looking for the perfect golf site and believed he found it just north of Nacogdoches, the oldest city in Texas. While we look for reasons to say “no” to most projects, a phone call with Brett led Michael to book a trip to see the site. The rolling, wooded, sand-based site reminded him of a mashup of the sites underlying Pinehurst, Pine Valley, and Shoreacres. The first course at Wild Spring Dunes—a Tom Doak design—uses the best of the property’s ravines, rolling hills, and “Mt. Baldy,” the huge, historic sand dune that looms ever-present.


Patience, persistence, and open-mindedness have been crucial in guiding our journey. What’s the common thread through it all? A pursuit of soul-stirring golf experiences so strong, so pure and raw, that you are inspired and can’t help but dream of returning to play again. Thank you for sharing this passion—and this journey—with us.

Yours in golf,

Michael and Chris Keiser

Dream Golf Magazine Issue 3 Coming Soon

dream golf STORIES

Welcome to Issue #6

The Nature of the Game

Take a look at some of the native plants you will find along the fairways of the various Dream Golf sites.

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Judge and Jury

Playing a Dream Golf course inevitably leads to the never-ending debate of which course is best.

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My Dream 18

Photographer Jeff Marsh shares his favorite 18 Dream Golf holes both to play and to shoot with a camera.

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Photo Journal

We invited guests to share some of the photos they took at Dream Golf properties in 2024. Here are some of our favorites.

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Wild Spring Dunes

Dream Golf is coming to the state of Texas. Here's a sneak preview of what's coming at Wild Spring Dunes.

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What’s in the Bib

Dream Golf caddies are more than just course guides. What they carry in their bibs often makes the difference.

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Tip of the Cap

Both the West Links and the Children's Course at North Berwick have served as inspiration for Dream Golf projects.

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Rome, Wisconsin

 

Welcome to Sand Valley. A golf resort and community settled gently upon 12,000 acres of rugged, pre-historic sand dunes in central Wisconsin.

Here, residents and guests alike will find 5 world class golf courses built in harmony with the land, friendly and welcoming hospitality, and a community of golf and outdoor enthusiasts that have been drawn to the year-round, raw beauty and serenity of the vast Wisconsin Wilderness.

Find it here. The joy of life restored.

sand valley STORIES

The Commons

The Commons will be the 6th course at Sand Valley when it opens for play in 2026.

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Tennis

Sand Valley has 15 grass tennis courts nestled in the prehistoric sand dunes.

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Ladies Golf

A group of 22 women from Fore the Ladies made a trip to Sand Valley. Here's their itinerary.

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Hiking at Sand Valley

Sand Valley's circuit of trails is a great place to experience nature and lose yourself on a nice walk.

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Family Escape

With activities for everyone in the family, Sand Valley makes a great escape all year long.

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Buddies Trip

Evan Singer says that Sand Valley changed him forever... both on and off the course.

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