tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post114208928621145863..comments2024-03-18T18:03:15.023-07:00Comments on Playing the Top 100 Golf Courses in The World: Sand Hills Golf ClubTop 100 Golferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16730165824981497579noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-70644220215903530142021-09-08T13:07:07.681-07:002021-09-08T13:07:07.681-07:00Obviously you don’t have a true taste for golf. Al...Obviously you don’t have a true taste for golf. All great courses but it’s obvious there is not a single bad shot at SH let alone a bad hole.Golfer32https://www.blogger.com/profile/10708728675361104260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-20749478215171528042019-12-03T00:31:02.823-08:002019-12-03T00:31:02.823-08:00You played Sand Hills and write a review like this...You played Sand Hills and write a review like this ?? I strongly suspect you're the problem, not Sand Hills. They are the nicest people you could meet anywhereIan Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17260352877702739414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-41156022929764637992014-06-27T07:41:09.313-07:002014-06-27T07:41:09.313-07:00
I had the pleasure of playing at Sand Hills ...<br /><br /> I had the pleasure of playing at Sand Hills last July. It was an amazing experience, but it saddens me that I will likely never play this masterpiece again.<br />crocs womenhttp://www.ebestgolfshoes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-78051619628100392022014-05-30T14:30:03.343-07:002014-05-30T14:30:03.343-07:00I grew up a couple of hours northwest of this area...I grew up a couple of hours northwest of this area. It was interesting to read the author's take on the Sandhills and the golf course. Thank you for opening the eyes of golfers to a starkly beautiful and serene area.Liz Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09905898310883493380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-15098875921737107972013-02-12T17:21:32.212-08:002013-02-12T17:21:32.212-08:00I think it is silly that the people that grew up a...I think it is silly that the people that grew up and live near this course will never get the chance to play but yet people that do not even know the sandhills exist or understand what the Sandhills have to offer are the ones with connections to play the sandhills. I would love to get to walk this beautiful land and appreciate one round but long ago gave up. I love the sandhills what an amazing place. Grouse hunting and duck hunting is quite amazing in the sandhills the pure beauty. Thank you for the great write up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-42074505781261856912012-05-05T06:29:39.004-07:002012-05-05T06:29:39.004-07:00Oh, and please don't forget to wave to everyon...Oh, and please don't forget to wave to everyone you come upon on the back roads of the Sand Hills! Because if you don't bother to look - they most likely waved "hello" to you as you passed in different directions. I no longer live close to Nebraska and miss many many things about Nebraska - but I miss the most driving through the Sand Hills. Try driving through the Sand Hills at night in a Convertible!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-35240524054345738512012-04-14T22:27:18.847-07:002012-04-14T22:27:18.847-07:00REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE RETU...REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE RETURN OF PROPERTY... LAST SEEN FLYING OVER HIWAY 97,,, first name, titliest. last name, pro v1. discription, round, white and by now, totally wheathered look.... If found, please contact, nancy stevenson @ bored544n@aol.com... REWARD WILL BE PRESENTED ON THE FIRST TEE BOX OF THE SANDHILLS GOLF COURSE AFTER YOU SIGN ME IN!!!!!! THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE, NANCY STEVENSON... lol!!!nancy stevensonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-54959490201685835202012-03-31T16:10:14.427-07:002012-03-31T16:10:14.427-07:00You hit the nail on the head with your assessment ...You hit the nail on the head with your assessment of this club. The true beauty of the place is the intangibles; having a great course to play while you are there is cherry on top. It is an infectious experience.Gulf and Golfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-57565703361661345742012-02-25T18:39:26.276-08:002012-02-25T18:39:26.276-08:00loved the write up, i live in Omaha and it is just...loved the write up, i live in Omaha and it is just ripping me to shreds with the thought that i may never play one of the top 100 courses in the world and its in my own state! if anyone has any connections to help me play this course id forever be in debt to you, as an aspiring PGA Pro id love to have an elite golfing experience, please contact me at mnbaseball24@hotmail.comConnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-36626792467363539292011-12-02T16:44:01.452-08:002011-12-02T16:44:01.452-08:00Come back and play The Prairie Club. A little furt...Come back and play The Prairie Club. A little further North, but 36 holes, going to build another 18 soon. It is new, but ready to play now! Best of luck!Dr Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-82521548175152182052011-09-23T16:12:32.494-07:002011-09-23T16:12:32.494-07:00Sand Hills is OVERRATED! Yeah sure it is good fun ...Sand Hills is OVERRATED! Yeah sure it is good fun and nice but after you get past the pure bent grass greens, the burgers at Ben's Porch and the wonderful location the golf course is a big let down. Worst Crenshaw design I have played. Ballyneal is a true links course and blow Sand Hills out of the water. Even Dismal River is more fun with exciting golf holes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-34004464699511262652011-08-27T08:27:46.607-07:002011-08-27T08:27:46.607-07:00FYI--There are now two additional courses near San...FYI--There are now two additional courses near Sandhills which could give folks who aren't able to get on at Sandhills a taste of the area. The first is called Dismal River and is upriver from Sandhills about 15 miles. Setting is spectacular--I don't know about the golf. The second is called "the Prairie Club" and it is south of Valentine, NE about 50 miles north of Sandhills. Another very nice course is south of Lake McConaughy at Brule, Ne called Bayside.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-6276798760485988892011-08-26T06:27:59.200-07:002011-08-26T06:27:59.200-07:00Had the experience of playing Sand Hills recently....Had the experience of playing Sand Hills recently... and it was a bit mixed.<br /><br />The course is wonderful with amazing green complexes and terrifically diabolical angles and inclines that are difficult at best to suss out.<br /><br />The downside is that there was not a single caddie present on grounds... apparently the kids had gone back to school. This meant that any blind shot -- and there are many -- that was even mildly errant was an adventure to find, even in a bunker (they are enormous). It also meant that the site lines off the tee were all guesses. Worst of all... taking a cart on a course like this is a travesty.<br /><br />Given the membership I was fairly shocked that they don't keep a stable of professional, year-round north/south caddies on premises. They would only need 15 to 20 given how little play the course gets.<br /><br />Finally, the course plays far better from the back tees than the middle, at least for a relatively low handicapper. Middle tees left mostly wedges in hand... the back tees were a terrific challenge.<br /><br />All in all, I liked the low-key nature of things and respect that attitude in a club... but given my high expectations I expected more in terms of a 'golf program' -- a driving range, chipping area, and caddie program are essential to a top club if the space allows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-56292616959869761642011-08-15T10:39:49.817-07:002011-08-15T10:39:49.817-07:00Goodness, what a treat. Just got back from Sand H...Goodness, what a treat. Just got back from Sand Hills after 36 on Saturday. We actually flew into Omaha, which amounted to a 5.5 hour drive as well.<br /><br />To be honest, I wasn't quite prepared for it. The sheer size of the place is remarkable. Absolutely loved the 7th and 8th holes. Probably the most fun I've had on a golf course outside 15 and 16 at Cypress. <br /><br />I had a small debate with a playing partner on how Sand Hills compares to Kingsbarn. My knock on Kingsbarn had always been the circus-like greens. My playing partner felt that Sand Hills greens were equally tricked-up. While I didn't completely disagree, I think it’s important to note that Kingsbarn chose to build their greens, Sand Hills simply took what the earth gave them. <br /><br />If you are ever invited, drop what you are doing, and visit. Unbelievable.bchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03062911235200474505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-47808648617707424852011-08-05T08:51:54.586-07:002011-08-05T08:51:54.586-07:00If you can't play it what does it matter how h...If you can't play it what does it matter how high the ranking? I think the only courses that should receive a ranking are those that are open to all. The one's that only have a handful of members should be allowed to live in their own isolated, privileged little world. Too many great accessible golf courses out there that I don't have to get down on my knees to beg someone to play.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-49862784150783107902011-07-27T08:48:55.500-07:002011-07-27T08:48:55.500-07:00If any Sand Hills members would be willing to shar...If any Sand Hills members would be willing to share this course with or sponsor an average golfer (10 handicap) and native Nebraskan who now lives in Denver, please send me an email. myryan@gmail.com<br />Thanks!Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09178896559127037187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-69410050166275646402010-08-31T04:33:23.999-07:002010-08-31T04:33:23.999-07:00It was a couple of years ago, but the costs were m...It was a couple of years ago, but the costs were modest, less than $200 per round for sure, most likely closer to $100. Food is not included in the cost, but again, the whole place is well run and understated and they don't overcharge. Most expensive was probably Shadow Creek in Las Vegas, $500 per round plus a mandatory stay at the hotel. Valderrama is also not cheap at 300 Euro's per round, but worth it.Top 100 Golferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16730165824981497579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-36831515186483709572010-08-30T21:06:51.618-07:002010-08-30T21:06:51.618-07:00Just curious,What were you charged for golfing and...Just curious,What were you charged for golfing and lodging at Sand Hills? Was the food included in the cost?<br /><br />What was the highest green fee paid at one of the private clubs?<br />I know Pebble is high.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-73935029780071125392010-08-19T19:20:59.363-07:002010-08-19T19:20:59.363-07:00You are correct that the course, the experience, a...You are correct that the course, the experience, and the people are wonderful at Sandhills. It is truly a special place.www.mrpgolf.comhttp://www.mrpgolf.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-17305071266581339112010-06-30T10:15:21.661-07:002010-06-30T10:15:21.661-07:00Just heard the sad news that Tom, the cowboy burge...Just heard the sad news that Tom, the cowboy burger man, passed away. He will be missed. Anyone who has been to Sand Hills knows that his burgers were the best and definitley part of the whole experience. I use his special seasoning on my burgers at home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-70175393292599986042010-03-02T22:28:46.437-08:002010-03-02T22:28:46.437-08:00Cool
Looks like they put a couple of holes in the ...Cool<br />Looks like they put a couple of holes in the ground in the sand hills and got someone to propel a ball down them. Unfortunately you have to waste 2 days travel to git there . Hope they had enough to drink.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04537652981232058658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-9688711785860798762009-09-18T17:50:14.265-07:002009-09-18T17:50:14.265-07:00BillBillTop 100 Golferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16730165824981497579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-50651805775419231512009-09-18T11:28:57.952-07:002009-09-18T11:28:57.952-07:00Who are you friends with? Bill or Ben?Who are you friends with? Bill or Ben?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-42430119551029255542009-09-12T07:58:43.916-07:002009-09-12T07:58:43.916-07:00It is as you described it. Simply amazing. I play...It is as you described it. Simply amazing. I played there this wed-Thurs (Sept 9-10) with a member who happens to be my neighbor. Note: The course is actually open from May 1st to Oct 1st.Mike Basehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06990413760781083788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-26548341155462669292009-08-28T10:43:10.615-07:002009-08-28T10:43:10.615-07:00Ballyneal. Play Ballyneal.Ballyneal. Play Ballyneal.MBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11987781085889009035noreply@blogger.com