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Sandy Pines Golf Club

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4.9
209 Reviews (209)
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.8
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96.0%
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203 out of 209 reviews
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5.0
9 Reviews (9)
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4.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
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Amenities
4.9
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4.9
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4.9
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4.9
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Course Highlights
This northwest Indiana hidden gem consistently earns praise for its stunning layout, secluded scenery, and exceptional value for the quality of golf offered. Welcoming staff throughout the property create a polished experience that keeps golfers returning.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6801 yards
Slope 135
Rating 72.2
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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
I 72 6801 yards 72.2 135
II 72 6276 yards 69.8 129
III 72 5729 yards 67.3 125
IV 72 4914 yards 68.3 122
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Scorecard for Sandy Pines
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Tee I M: 73.4/136 361 552 189 333 367 374 605 249 407 3437 353 554 358 160 372 549 424 205 423 3398 6835
Combo I/II M: 72.0/132 361 525 149 333 367 374 591 215 378 3293 353 530 358 160 354 549 399 145 398 3246 6539
Tee II M: 70.7/128 W: 76.2/126 332 525 149 317 348 344 591 215 378 3199 315 530 338 131 354 503 399 145 398 3113 6312
Tee III M: 67.5/120 W: 74.4/127 299 497 122 291 306 307 565 164 322 2873 300 490 306 118 314 462 375 137 383 2885 5758
Tee IV Long W: 69.7/116 270 477 87 247 270 278 511 128 258 2526 257 456 263 95 290 391 333 133 312 2530 5056
Tee IV Short W: 68.4/114 270 335 87 247 270 278 511 128 258 2384 257 456 263 95 290 391 333 133 312 2530 4914
Handicap 16 2 18 12 14 6 4 10 8 13 1 11 17 9 7 3 15 5
Par 4 5 3 4 4 4 5 3 4 36 4 5 4 3 4 5 4 3 4 36 72
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Course Details

Year Built 1973
Fairways Bent grass
Greens Bent grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/15
Architect Tim Nugent (2005)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code A shirt with a collar or mock golf shirt is required to play Sandy Pines Golf Club.

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4.9
209 Reviews (209)

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u000007564159
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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GregM80
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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u314160229637
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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natej1980
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautifully kept course

Very high class course with middle class pricing. Very friendly staff. Very well kept fairways and greens. 10 out of 10 would recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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LUCAS2012
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not at hidden gem in Indiana

We stopped here as part of a golf road trip recently and we were blown away by the quality of the course. It is very well maintained and the staff were all exceptional.

Pace of play was a little slow as to be expected on a holiday weekend.

Definitely planning to go back for one of their well priced stay and play packages.

Didn't get to try the restaurant but heard from a few regulars on the porch that the menu was top notch.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Anonymous
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Masters of the Midwest

Course was in perfect condition I was a single and played with some good people. The course was fun to play the layout was great definitely would play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000002876210
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Absolutely great!

This may be the best public course in the Chicagoland market for the money. Simply a wonderful place to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000007564159
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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MATTHEW6585484
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Reviews 57
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

GREAT COURSE

Had the pleasure of meeting Andy Simpson and Lauren

Thanks for the hospitality l get every time l play golf at

SANDY PINES…..Jimmy the starter was excellent and got me teeing off right away…I’ve told many veterans l golf with every week in Illinois to drive out and play one of the best well kept golf courses around..

Thanks for another great round..Matt B.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Stuart2172769
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tremendous, very surprised

Didn’t expect much but wow was I wrong, great facility, tremendous course conditions and good people

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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dwyon
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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DanK4815
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314161177912
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The flowers and greenery around the course were beautiful.

We’ve played Sandy Pines before and always enjoy not only the course but their food is also very good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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ekania
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Gem Close to Home

What a gem of a course! Beautiful layout and a beautiful setting. Super fast greens and drop-offs that took some getting used to. Fairways and rough well maintained and nice sand traps for the few times I had to hit out of them. Some holes allowed you to swing away, but plays much better if you are strategic and practice course management. Played with 2 regulars that gave great advice on where to approach the greens and how the greens rolled. I cannot wait to return with some friends and enjoy it all over again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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mattlikestogolf
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful course, fun, great value

Got a Hot Deal for $40 and could not have had a better time. This course is very well-maintained, the layout is super fun, the carts are nice. Pace of play was fast. Range was nice. Greens are quick and smooth. Play here ASAP!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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pipelinen
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden Gem

I play courses all around the Midwest and this ranks amongst best around

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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dwyon
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always perfect

One of the best public courses in the nation. Definitely Top in indiana

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u512651618
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

The staff at the restuarant was not friendly. The food was also not great. The couse was in good shape. The starter was great. We got kicked off the corse at 7:45 and we could only play 13 holes in total. Ther was planty of sun left-we did not get clarity as to why?

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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threeputt
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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MATTHEW6585484
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course and Staff

STAFF ALWAYS THE BEST

COURSE IN VERY GOOD CONDITION

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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