A Golfer’s Paradise
Rome, WI is a golfer’s paradise. The established Lake Arrowhead courses are joined by Sand Valley.
With this addition, the Town of Rome has become a sought after golf destination for avid golfers with seven distinct golf experiences within three square miles.
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Sand Valley
1697 Leopold Way, Nekoosa, WI 54457
888-651-5539 | reservations@sandvalley.com
Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw • 2017
The original course that's like golfing in a national park.
Sand Valley was founded on the dream of bringing incredible, public golf to the prehistoric sand dunes of central Wisconsin. Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw began designing the routing in 2014 and opened Sand Valley, the resort’s first course, in 2017. They gave us massive and exposed sand dunes, firm and fast fairways, and a multitude of strategic playing options. Sand Valley is fun and playable but can be set up to provide a serious challenge.
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Mammoth Dunes
1697 Leopold Way, Nekoosa, WI 54457
888-651-5539 | reservations@sandvalley.com
David McLay Kidd • 2018
Enormous greens and fairways make Mammoth the definition of fun.
Mammoth Dunes at Sand Valley is celebrated for its dramatic and unique design. Architect David McLay Kidd masterfully sculpted the course around a massive V-shaped ridge native to the property, creating wide fairways and accompanying them with gargantuan greens, hence the "mammoth" moniker. This blend of scale and strategic design encourages bold play while rewarding creativity, ultimately enhancing the thrill and enjoyment for golfers of all levels.
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The Sandbox
1697 Leopold Way, Nekoosa, WI 54457
888-651-5539 | reservations@sandvalley.com
Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw • 2018
A 17 hole par 3 course inspired by golf's greatest template holes.
The Sandbox, a 17-hole short course, offers an intimate connection to the landscape of central Wisconsin as it winds through a restored sand prairie nestled within the same V-shaped sand ridge that frames Mammoth Dunes. With holes ranging from 40 to 140 yards, the Sandbox features a variety of captivating green complexes, including a Biarritz, Lion's Mouth, and Redan, providing a unique and engaging experience for golfers of all skill levels.
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Sedge Valley
1697 Leopold Way, Nekoosa, WI 54457
888-651-5539 | reservations@sandvalley.com
Tom Doak • 2024
The newest course inspired by English heathland design.
Sedge Valley, designed by Tom Doak, is an intimate and captivating course nestled within Sand Valley's unique landscape. Inspired by classic heathland and links courses of London and the English coast, Sedge Valley features a masterful blend of strategic challenges and natural beauty. Doak's philosophy, centered on creating exceptional golf holes around the finest green sites and natural features, ensures a course that is both timeless and enjoyable for golfers of all levels
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The Lido
888-651-5539 | reservations@sandvalley.com
Tom Doak • 2023
The holy grail of lost courses resurrected.
The Lido Golf Club, designed by C.B. Macdonald, opened on Long Island in 1914 and featured many classic templates, including the Alps, Redan, and Eden. At the time, it was considered a masterpiece, rivaling Pine Valley and National Golf Links. Unfortunately, the course was demolished during World War II when the U.S. Navy acquired the property in 1942. Since its disappearance, the original Lido has remained a legendary lost course, captivating golf enthusiasts with its mystique.Eight decades later, Michael and Chris Keiser resurrected the original routing adjacent to Sand Valley. The scale of the course, the depth of its hazards, and the size of the greens, which average over 12,000 square feet, is dazzling. Representing the great template holes once again, from the Alps to the Redan, make this course a strategic marvel.
We are honored to announce Sand Valley and The Lido have been chosen by the USGA as the host site for four USGA championships, beginning with the U.S. Mid-Amateur in 2026.
Lake Arrowhead Pines Course
1195 Apache Lane, Nekoosa, WI 54457
715-325-2968 | golf@lakearrowheadgolf.com
Lake Arrowhead’s original golf course The Pines Course opened in 1982 featuring bentgrass tees, fairways, greens in great conditions that wander through the woods. This parkland style course plays up to 6,628 yards, has slightly wider fairways than the Lakes Course and smaller greens protected with strategic bunkers. You will also find Lake Arrowhead main clubhouse, restaurant and banquet facility that was constructed in 2021.
Lake Arrowhead Lakes Course
1472 Apache Ave, Nekoosa, WI 54457
715-325-3200 | golf@lakearrowheadgolf.com
The Lakes Course of Lake Arrowhead opened in 1998, plays up to 7,135 yards, and has 5 sets of tees offering an enjoyable challenge to every type of golfer. The Lakes includes a greater variety of tree-lined golf holes with large, undulated greens and well-placed bunkering and water hazards. Located 1.5 miles down the road from the Pines Course and has a small pro shop, bar and lounge to fulfill the needs of golfers.
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Papa Bear’s Mini Golf
266 Matterhorn Tr, Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 325-PAPA (7272)
Family-owned mini golf course, complete with 18 holes of fun! When you’re done golfing, stop back by the service window to grab a snack or sweet treat.
Summer Hours (June-Aug)
Monday–Saturday: 11am-9pm (closed Tues)
Sunday: 11am-8pm
Fall Hours
Wednesday-Friday: 2-8pm
CLOSED Mondays/Tuesdays
Saturday: 11am-8pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm
Spring Hours
Monday-Friday: 2pm-8pm (Closed Tues.)
Saturday: 11am- 8pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm