Sand Valley – The Lido
Plan your round at Sand Valley – The Lido
The Lido is an 18-hole course at Sand Valley Golf Resort in Nekoosa, Wisconsin, a recreation of C.B. Macdonald's lost Lido Golf Club course on Long Island. It was rebuilt by Tom Doak and Brian Schneider of Renaissance Golf (2023) and features template holes such as the Alps, Redan, Eden and Punch Bowl with very large greens. The par-72 course plays 6,990 yards from the Navy tees (75.2/149) and is walking only with a caddie.
- Resort
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by C.B. Macdonald (original); Tom Doak and Brian Schneider, Renaissance Golf (recreation)
- Opened 2023
Course strategy
Read the card before you play it
Walk the course
Sand Valley – The Lido hole by hole
Hole 1
375
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
393
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
158
yds ·White
Eden, a par 3 of 168 yards from the Navy tees, named for the template based on the 11th at St Andrews.
Hole 4
529
yds ·White
Channel, a 548-yard par 5 and the hardest hole on the card. The card notes the red stakes to the right of this hole are a no-play zone.
Hole 5
335
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
457
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
471
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
212
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
336
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
392
yds ·White
Alps, a par 4 that opens the back nine and is named for the Alps template; the card ranks it eighth-hardest.
Hole 11
425
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
412
yds ·White
Punch Bowl, a par 4 of 447 yards from the Navy tees and the second-hardest hole on the card, built on the Punch Bowl template with a green set in a hollow.
Hole 13
318
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
128
yds ·White
Short, a 143-yard par 3 from the Navy tees (113 from the Green tees), the easiest hole by handicap on the card.
Hole 15
386
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
201
yds ·White
Redan, a 215-yard par 3 from the Navy tees modeled on the classic Redan template; the card ranks it the sixth-hardest hole.
Hole 17
552
yds ·White
Long, a 611-yard par 5 from the Navy tees and the longest hole on the course.
Hole 18
424
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Navy | White | Green |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 11 | 406 | 375 | 350 |
| 2 | 4 | 9 | 432 | 393 | 371 |
| 3 | 3 | 15 | 168 | 158 | 144 |
| 4 | 5 | 1 | 548 | 529 | 501 |
| 5 | 4 | 13 | 359 | 335 | 273 |
| 6 | 5 | 5 | 500 | 457 | 407 |
| 7 | 5 | 3 | 523 | 471 | 439 |
| 8 | 3 | 7 | 236 | 212 | 181 |
| 9 | 4 | 17 | 356 | 336 | 317 |
| Out | 37 | 3,528 | 3,266 | 2,983 | |
| 10 | 4 | 8 | 409 | 392 | 375 |
| 11 | 4 | 10 | 444 | 425 | 344 |
| 12 | 4 | 2 | 447 | 412 | 366 |
| 13 | 4 | 16 | 340 | 318 | 292 |
| 14 | 3 | 18 | 143 | 128 | 113 |
| 15 | 4 | 14 | 410 | 386 | 373 |
| 16 | 3 | 6 | 215 | 201 | 178 |
| 17 | 5 | 4 | 611 | 552 | 535 |
| 18 | 4 | 12 | 443 | 424 | 384 |
| In | 35 | 3,462 | 3,238 | 2,960 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,990 | 6,504 | 5,943 | |
| Rating / Slope | 75.2 / 149 | 72.5 / 144 | 69.6 / 134 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | 82.3 / 155 | 79.7 / 152 | 75.6 / 143 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- The Lido is for Sand Valley resort guests only, Sunday through Thursday, with limited availability; book with a stay.
- Caddies are required for all rounds, so book one through the reservations team.
- Walking only: no riding carts except for a documented medical need arranged in advance.
- Red stakes to the right of hole 4 are a no-play zone, per the scorecard.
- Choose from Navy (6,990), White (6,504) or Green (5,943), plus blended combo tees.
- Use the Sand Valley range before you go (closes at 5 p.m. Thursdays).
- Morning rounds before 8 a.m. are speed slots meant to finish in under 4 hours.
- Golf-only cancellations need 30 days' notice to keep your deposit.
Arrival & check-in
Sand Valley is at 597 Leopold Way in Nekoosa, about 25 minutes from Wisconsin Rapids and roughly 1 hour 40 minutes from Madison. A shuttle runs between the clubhouse, golf shop, lodging and the first tees, and you can request one online. If you booked a caddie, plan to be at the first tee 15 to 20 minutes before your tee time.
Carts & walking
The Lido is walking only, and caddies may be required, so confirm when you book. Push or pull carts can be rented elsewhere at the resort, and riding carts are available only for guests with a medical need, arranged in advance (cartrequest@sandvalley.com).
Practice facilities
The Sand Valley Golf Range is open from sunrise until an hour before dusk and closes at 5 p.m. on Thursdays. Warm-up areas are first come, first served. Putting greens sit next to the first tees at Sand Valley and Mammoth Dunes, and shuttles run to the other courses. The resort also offers instruction.
Rentals & pro shop
Rental clubs (with two sleeves of balls) are available by the day; reserve them with the golf shop at 888-651-5539 or golfshop@sandvalley.com. Hickory sets are also available.
Food & drink
Food and drink on property includes Craig's Porch overlooking the Sand Valley course, Aldo's Farm & Table, The Gallery, Mammoth Bar and Bill's BBQ beside the Sandbox. Lodging guests should book dinner ahead.
Pace of play
Rounds starting before 8 a.m. are speed slots expected to finish in under 4 hours. Later rounds should take 4 hours 15 minutes or less.
Policies
The Lido has limited availability for Sand Valley resort guests only, Sunday through Thursday, so you book it as part of a stay. Sand Valley's reservations team handles booking. Golf-only bookings must be changed or cancelled at least 30 days before arrival or the deposit is forfeited. Golf and lodging packages have seasonal notice windows (in 2026, 7 days in late April and mid-October, 45 days from May 1 to October 4). If weather keeps you from playing, tell the golf shop while on property to get a voucher for future golf; once you tee off you are not eligible. The courses close for the winter.
Quick answers
Sand Valley – The Lido at a glance
Is Sand Valley – The Lido open to the public?
Sand Valley – The Lido is a resort course — check with the course for who can book tee times.
How many holes does Sand Valley – The Lido have, and what's the par?
Sand Valley – The Lido has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 5,943 to 6,990 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Sand Valley – The Lido?
Yes. This guide covers Sand Valley – The Lido hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Sand Valley – The Lido?
Sand Valley – The Lido was designed by C.B. Macdonald (original); Tom Doak and Brian Schneider, Renaissance Golf (recreation) and opened in 2023.
What are the cart and walking rules at Sand Valley – The Lido?
The Lido is walking only, and caddies may be required, so confirm when you book. Push or pull carts can be rented elsewhere at the resort, and riding carts are available only for guests with a medical need, arranged in advance (cartrequest@sandvalley.com).
What practice facilities does Sand Valley – The Lido have?
The Sand Valley Golf Range is open from sunrise until an hour before dusk and closes at 5 p.m. on Thursdays. Warm-up areas are first come, first served.
What's the pace of play at Sand Valley – The Lido?
Rounds starting before 8 a.m. are speed slots expected to finish in under 4 hours. Later rounds should take 4 hours 15 minutes or less.
What food and drink does Sand Valley – The Lido have?
Food and drink on property includes Craig's Porch overlooking the Sand Valley course, Aldo's Farm & Table, The Gallery, Mammoth Bar and Bill's BBQ beside the Sandbox. Lodging guests should book dinner ahead.
How do you book a tee time at Sand Valley – The Lido?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (888) 651-5539.
Where is Sand Valley – The Lido?
Sand Valley – The Lido is at 597 Leopold Way, Nekoosa, WI 54457.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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