Golf Course Architect & Shaper
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The unconventional nature of the Commons forces players to think about the game differently.
Inspired by Scottish links like North Berwick’s Children’s Course, the engaging, strategic 12-hole design bridges the gap between championship courses and par-3 courses.
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Rodeo Dunes, a luxury golf resort being developed 40 minutes east of Denver, plans six courses and a walkable village. Its first course opens to the public in 2027. Developer Michael Keiser says tee times sold out almost overnight. bizjournals.com/denver/news/…
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The U.S. Mid-Am is over.
Now let’s talk Sand Valley.
Which courses are you playing?
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This week at the Lido, 264 competitors (194 natural ams and 70 of the born-again variety) aged 25 or older are battling it out for the Robert T. Jones Jr. Memorial Trophy at the 45th U.S. Mid-Amateur.
It’s quite a triumph for Lido to host such a prestigious @USGA national championship so soon after opening (officially May 15, 2023), as well as a credit to both the brilliance of this C.B. Macdonald design and the work by Peter Flory, Tom Doak and Brian Schneider in resurrecting it.
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Commons at Sand Valley
Jimmy Craig and @StretchZee
Highly Recommend this place. Par 5 to open is helpful cause then you better hit good shots or doubles can happen. Greens are wild. Par 3s are so good with varying distances. Hole 7 was fantastic and the finishing stretch 10-12 is out of this world. Great work again by Keiser
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Jeff Heaton, former superintendent at nearby Geneva National, has pitched a 10-hole course on the south side of nearby Elkhorn, WI. It will require some rezoning but this is the proposed location per city documents.
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The Commons at Sand Valley is an awesome edition to an already awesome resort. Show here in pic 1 is final hole (12), the 9th hole and the last 3 holes (10-12).
Awesome design by Jim Craig and my friend @StretchZee who spent a lot of time out there!
You should 100% fit a round in on The Commons when you book your trip up here!
Zane Ellis retweeted
I absolutely loved the Commons at Sand Valley. Starts out with a short par 5 (452 yds - 3rd pic). Has 3 distinct par 3 and a bunch of cool par 4’s from around 300 yds to 370 yds. A great Biarritz style green (pic 2) and I really enjoyed the last 3 holes on the peninsula (1st pic and 4th pic…hole 12).
It was fun to see this come together from the start. Great work on this by @StretchZee who did a lot (most) of the shaping.
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Sand Valley has just officially opened its sixth course, Commons — a 12-hole, par-45 walking layout inspired by the village green tradition of the Scottish Isles.
Read more: oftmw.com/post/sand-valley-o…
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Opening Day for Commons is set for June 1. Please enjoy these views while you pass the time.
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#commons #sandvalley #views
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Introducing the Commons logo.
A welcome addition to the family.
#commons #sandvalley
Zane Ellis retweeted
The Commons sits in the space between big courses and short courses. It is similar to Cabot Citrus Farms’ The Squeeze: one par 5, some par 3s and a bunch of short par 4s.
It won’t fully open until 2026. Will be an ideal second-round (and sunset) spot. Grateful for the preview.
Zane Ellis retweeted
There have been many mishaps and unserious moments in women's golf over the years. I don't think I'm being hyperbolic in saying this stupid pool takes the cake. Gives away all of the positive momentum from the move to Memorial Park. Just a completely asinine decision.
