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The Dunes Club
New Buffalo, Michigan, United States
9 Holes · Par 36 · Private club — no published green fee; play is by member invitation · Links
— About
About The Dunes Club
The Dunes Club is a nine-hole course in New Buffalo, Michigan, with a par of 36. It is laid out on natural sand dunes, and sandy waste areas and bunkers run through tree-lined corridors. A full round means playing the nine holes twice.
- Hole locations are recut around midday, so the second loop of the nine plays differently from the first.
- Teeing positions are flexible, so a hole can be lengthened or shortened and its angle of attack changed.
- Pine Valley was the model for the look of the course, in its sandy edges and tree-lined corridors.
- The clubhouse is kept minimal, with an outdoor grill in place of a full dining operation.
History of The Dunes Club
Dick Nugent was the original architect of the Dunes Club. Jim Urbina later renovated the course.
Playing The Dunes Club: tips
The Dunes Club is a private club, so a round means playing as the guest of a member. There are no public tee times and no published green fee.
— Weather at The Dunes Club
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— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Dunes Club
Is the Dunes Club connected to Bandon Dunes?
Yes. Mike Keiser built the Dunes Club as his first golf development, before Bandon Dunes opened.
Can you ride a cart at the Dunes Club?
No. The course is walking only and has no cart paths, so every round is played on foot.
Can the public book a round at the Dunes Club?
No. It is a private club with no public tee sheet, so access depends on an invitation from a member.