A perfect fit for us coming from all over the country.

Red Fabbri/Travel + Leisure

I missed the eagle putt.

I alsojustmissed the birdie.

Cabins at Sand Valley Golf Resort

Exterior of cabins at Sand Valley Golf Resort in Wisconsin.Credit:Courtesy of Sand Valley Golf Resort

For large groups who want their own secluded space, there arecottagesthat face the beautiful Lake Leopold.

Each space is rustic-meets-refined, focusing on quality ingredients and genuinely delicious dishes while enjoying classic Wisconsin hospitality.

Its open early and late to sling fantastic breakfast sandwiches, after-round transfusions, and fire-side drinks at night.

The golf course at Sand Valley Golf Resort

Golfers enjoying time at on the course.Red Fabbri/Travel + Leisure

Bills BBQ is an outdoor smokehouse that earns its reputation with the staff and visitors.

Howeverand this is where Sand Valleys food really shinesthe best things to eat are on the course.

The property has five courses, each with a unique story and feel.

A bedroom at Sand Valley Golf Resort

Mammoth Dunes is natural to this unique northern desert landscapevery long but intuitive and thrilling.

Sedge Valley is inspired by Old World links courses and boasts similar difficulty.

In warmer months, you might swim and hike across the pristine, prehistoric landscape.

A living room at Sand Valley Golf Resort

There is snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and even pond hockey in the winter months.

Keep that in mind when planning, and book well in advance for the best rates and times.

The resort is year-round, and the golf season runs from April through October, weather permitting.

A cottage at Sand Valley Golf Resort

A bedroom at Sand Valley Golf Resort

A living room at Sand Valley Golf Resort

A cottage at Sand Valley Golf Resort

A bar at Sand Valley Golf Resort

Guests can enjoy Italian cuisine at The Gallery.Courtesy of Sand Valley Golf Resort

The gold course at Sand Valley Golf Resort

Swimming at Sand Valley Golf Resort

The gold course at Sand Valley Golf Resort

Swimming at Sand Valley Golf Resort