FEGC at Dunes Club & Lost Dunes

There is some great golf to be had in Southwest Michigan. To kick off the summer, we're experiencing the two best courses the region has to offer. First, we'll meet up for lunch and take a spin around Tom Doak's wild greens at Lost Dunes Golf Club. That night, we'll visit our friends at Journeyman Distillery for a private dinner and a putting contest on Welter's Folly. On Day 2, we'll take over Dunes Club for 36 holes of match play. Tucked away in the trees of New Buffalo, this is a private experience that is hard to beat. And we get to experience it all with a small group of fellow FEGC members.

See below for full details.

Due to the small size of our field on this trip, we will be instituting a lottery for the 32 spots available. Lottery entries will be accepted from Noon ET on Wednesday, January 14 until midnight on January 15. Winners will be announced on Friday, January 16.

Please note that this is a walking only event

• 18 holes at Lost Dunes Golf Club
• 36 holes at Dunes Club
• Caddie fees and gratuity for 36 holes at Dunes Club
• Lunch and drinks at Lost Dunes
• Private dinner with drinks at Journeyman Distillery
• Breakfast, lunch, pizza, snacks, and plenty of cold beverages at Dunes Club
• Tee gifts and prizes from Fried Egg Golf and our partners

The Dunes Club was Mike Keiser's forray into golf and offers an intimate hangout and the ultimate match-play layout. There are no tee markers, just nine holes and unlimited possibilities.

"The Dunes Club provides a terrific experience because it’s all about the golf. It’s a walking-only club with charming food offerings, a friendly staff, and a relaxing atmosphere. This is a place you visit to appreciate its intrinsic beauty and its historical significance in the modern era of golf development. Without the Dunes Club, we probably wouldn’t have gotten Bandon Dunes." - From Andy Johnson's Club TFE Course Profile on Dunes Club.

Lost Dunes

Right down the road, Lost Dunes is a Tom Doak original and offers a look at some of Doak's biggest and boldest. The course greets you with massive fairways but demands accuracy in your approach. Its green complexes are classic Doak, and may even be among his most daring. But while they are wild, the greens all play into the strategic nature of their hole and reward a properly struck shot. Even with the green complexes that need to be seen to be beleived, the property's sand dunes steal the show, highlighted in a dramatic finish that nagivates some of the most undulating parts of the property. It's a tremendous place to spend a day and will make for the perect start to our trip.

Our event in SW Michigan is a 54-hole extravaganza. Playing in two-man teams, we'll play a "qualifying" best ball round at Lost Dunes before shifting over to match play for two rounds at Dunes Club. All rounds will be best ball. Once your team loses in the match play bracket, you'll continue to play throughout the day and get the most out of our trip.

• AIRPORTS - The Chicago airports are your best bets if you plan to fly in for our event. O'Hare (ORD) is about a 90-minute drive and Midway (MDW) is just over an hour to New Buffalo.
• HOTELS - Lodging is available at Lost Dunes for the night of May 20. You can request for single occupancy lodging or double occupancy lodging during the lottery. Each room is $295/night.
• Other hotel options in the area include the Fairfield Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn, and The Neighborhood Hotel. Or treat yourself with a stay a The Harbor Grand Hotel in New Buffalo.
• Please note that both golf courses are in the Eastern Time Zone.

Info: Stop by early and grab a bite to eat. Then head to the range to warm up.

Info: Tee times will be assigned ahead of time. Caddies available for an additional fee.

Info: Included in registration. Head to Journeyman for a putting contest at the Welter's Folly Putting Course, whiskey tasting (if you so choose), libations, and dinner.

Info: Walking required. Caddie fees included in registration

Info: Walking required. Caddie fees included in registration

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