Sand Valley Resort

Nekoosa, Wisconsin

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Sand Valley Golf Resort took shape in 2016 in a landscape of rolling sand dunes and red pine trees in Nekoosa, near the center of Wisconsin. The first of three courses that would eventually open there made both Golf Digest's and Golf Magazine's list of best new courses. Two more award-winning courses have opened since. So given its sandy terrain and golf-centric focus the resort seems like an unlikely venue for that increasingly rare resort amenity: grass courts. Sand Valley has a whopping 16 grass tennis courts, attractively laid out amid the sand dunes and anchored by a tennis center and not just any indoor court but a rare Court Tennis court that pays homage to tennis's origins. Golf and tennis aside, the resort affords opportunities for swimming and fishing in its lake, fat-tire biking, and hiking. Accommodations run the gamut from lodge rooms to cottages and residences. There's also a farm-to-table restaurant and a bar.

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Court Complex. 16 grass courts. Court fees: No charge to guests.

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Other Recreation

Golf. There are five scenic 18-hole courses laid out through the sand barrens and one 17-hole par 3, all three walking only.

Lodging

Lodging ranges from rooms and suites all the way to 4- and 8-bedroom cottages.

Restaurants

Aldo's Farm & Table, which overlooks Mammoth Dunes, 1st and 18th holes, uses it own locally grown produce for a diverse menu that includes Great Lakes walleye, Northwoods chicken, locally grown pork and lamb, and beef. Mammoth Bar, too, draws on local purveyors for its menu of salads, sandwiches, and light entrées. The Gallery adds pizza, Italian specialties, and a curated wine list. And finally Craig's Porch serves still more light fare, including $1 tacos and 17 kinds of ice cream sandwiches.

See Also

If you're looking for other opportunities to play on grass courts, check out:

• International Tennis Hall of Fame, Rhode Island
• JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, California

Reservations

Sand Valley Resort

1697 Leopold Way
Nekoosa, WI 54457

Travel Essentials

Seasons. May-September.

Travel Instructions. By air: The nearest gateways are Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), in Madison, WI, 90 miles to the south; General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) in Milwaukee, 170 miles to the southeast.

General Tourist Information. Visit the Travel Wisconsin website or contact them by phone at 1-800-432-8747.