June 29, 2019
Nekoosa, Wisconsin
Mammoth Dunes
Mammoth Dunes is David McLay Kidd's 2018 course at Sand Valley Golf Resort in central Wisconsin, a par 73 built around a big V-shaped ridge. The name fits: very wide fairways and very large greens. The Perry Bros played it 2 times, most recently on June 29, 2019.
Course facts
- Location
- Nekoosa, Wisconsin
- Access
- Resort (Sand Valley Golf Resort); walking only, caddies optional
- Architect
- David McLay Kidd
- Opened
- 2018
- Par
- 73
- Yardage
- 7,063 from the Black tees (rating 74.1, slope 141)
Our rounds at Mammoth Dunes
June 28, 2019
About Mammoth Dunes
Mammoth Dunes opened in 2018, a year after the Sand Valley course next door. Its first tee is steps from the main clubhouse.
Some fairways are reported to be about 120 yards wide, and the short par-4 6th is drivable, with a horseshoe-shaped green. We played it on June 28 and 29, 2019.
What stands out
- Par 73 with five par 5s.
- Fairways reported up to about 120 yards wide, and huge greens.
- The drivable par-4 6th, with a horseshoe-shaped green.
Quick answers
Who designed Mammoth Dunes?
David McLay Kidd, who also designed the original Bandon Dunes course. It opened in 2018.
What is par at Mammoth Dunes?
Par 73, with five par 5s.
Is Mammoth Dunes walking only?
Yes. Like the rest of Sand Valley Golf Resort, it is walking only.
Sources: Sand Valley: Mammoth Dunes · GOLF: Mammoth Dunes