The first hole is a slight dogleg left that plays at 415 yards from the back tees on the scorecard and is listed as the number one handicap. Your first sight line off the tee features a large native sand area that you’ll need to carry on your first shot. You’ll quickly get used to the sight of sand dunes – this is the Dunes Club after all.

The first green is protected sand bunkers left, back and right. However, you have the option to the run the ball up to the green, which features multiple tiers. It’s a good idea to become familiar with this, and every green that follows, since you’ll be playing them again and possibly with different hole locations.

– Walter Lis, The Dunes Club – New Buffalo’s Hidden Gem, Chicago Golf Report