Sheep Ranch

[mallrat]

Are they closed now or anyone know when they will close and construction starts on the new course?

[MrMileHigh]

Are they closed now or anyone know when they will close and construction starts on the new course?

 

Curious as well. We'll be there next May and would like to play if construction still hasn't started and it's open.

[spud3]

They normally close it in the summer, but I was wondering about that, too.

 

I had a brief email exchange with the manager last spring and he said they know only as much as we do about the new course.

[mallrat]

Looks like I'm heading back in March and was hoping to get around one last time. Anyone else going or looking to go in March?

[MrMileHigh]

Complete tangent but has anyone heard updates on the new Doak par 3? When we were there in March they we were told that Doak and Keiser had marked greens and tee boxes. I haven't heard a peep about it since.

[duffer987]

Complete tangent but has anyone heard updates on the new Doak par 3? When we were there in March they we were told that Doak and Keiser had marked greens and tee boxes. I haven't heard a peep about it since.

 

They put it on hold in the 2nd half of 2016 and hadn't heard anything about it since then. Were you told they'd been there in 2017 marking greens and boxes?

[MrMileHigh]

Complete tangent but has anyone heard updates on the new Doak par 3? When we were there in March they we were told that Doak and Keiser had marked greens and tee boxes. I haven't heard a peep about it since.

 

They put it on hold in the 2nd half of 2016 and hadn't heard anything about it since then. Were you told they'd been there in 2017 marking greens and boxes?

 

A caddie told us they had staked the greens and tee boxes but he didn't say when. We could see some of the stakes from #3 on Trails. The land they have looks really cool with varied, wild, fescue covered dunes covering basically the whole plot.

[duffer987]

Complete tangent but has anyone heard updates on the new Doak par 3? When we were there in March they we were told that Doak and Keiser had marked greens and tee boxes. I haven't heard a peep about it since.

 

They put it on hold in the 2nd half of 2016 and hadn't heard anything about it since then. Were you told they'd been there in 2017 marking greens and boxes?

 

A caddie told us they had staked the greens and tee boxes but he didn't say when. We could see some of the stakes from #3 on Trails. The land they have looks really cool with varied, wild, fescue covered dunes covering basically the whole plot.

 

Neat, thanks for the answer. So they may have been some progress this year after all :)

[Edaw68]

Complete tangent but has anyone heard updates on the new Doak par 3? When we were there in March they we were told that Doak and Keiser had marked greens and tee boxes. I haven't heard a peep about it since.

 

They put it on hold in the 2nd half of 2016 and hadn't heard anything about it since then. Were you told they'd been there in 2017 marking greens and boxes?

 

A caddie told us they had staked the greens and tee boxes but he didn't say when. We could see some of the stakes from #3 on Trails. The land they have looks really cool with varied, wild, fescue covered dunes covering basically the whole plot.

When were you there? In February this year some caddies said the project was abandoned. But it seems like the information given to employees about any new course projects is variable.

[MrMileHigh]

Complete tangent but has anyone heard updates on the new Doak par 3? When we were there in March they we were told that Doak and Keiser had marked greens and tee boxes. I haven't heard a peep about it since.

 

They put it on hold in the 2nd half of 2016 and hadn't heard anything about it since then. Were you told they'd been there in 2017 marking greens and boxes?

 

A caddie told us they had staked the greens and tee boxes but he didn't say when. We could see some of the stakes from #3 on Trails. The land they have looks really cool with varied, wild, fescue covered dunes covering basically the whole plot.

When were you there? In February this year some caddies said the project was abandoned. But it seems like the information given to employees about any new course projects is variable.

I think I'm learning that as well. Sounds like we may have gotten some varying info. We were there in late March. Strange thing was we could see some stakes on the piece of land they were talking about putting it. The land looks awesome so it would be a shame if it was abandoned. I've also heard rumblings on social media that Doak is ruffling feathers (again) in the industry so maybe he fell out of grace with Keiser? He still hasn't been awarded the 3rd course at Sand Valley after he was beat out for the 2nd course by DMK. Here's a picture of where the par 3 was supposed to be. I marked preserve with a P, Trails #3 with a blue line, and circle the plot for the par 3 in red.

 

Edit...Ugh, can't get the photo to upload.

[Boney]

Looks like I'm heading back in March and was hoping to get around one last time. Anyone else going or looking to go in March?

 

I'm hoping to go sometime around then next year. My idea is to wait for what looks like a patch of warm/dry weather, maybe even in late February, and scamper down on a moment's notice for a day or two.

[mallrat]

Good luck. Still works occasionally but the past 2 years I haven't been able to do that. That was my plan the last 7 years but Feb is so crowded now they are booking over a year out for it.

[JMO TO]

Looks like I'm heading back in March and was hoping to get around one last time. Anyone else going or looking to go in March?

 

I'm hoping to go sometime around then next year. My idea is to wait for what looks like a patch of warm/dry weather, maybe even in late February, and scamper down on a moment's notice for a day or two.

I go down every February, and we had to change weeks for next year due to unavailability of golf/lodging booking 1 year out.

[mallrat]

I had to switch my yearly Feb to March for the same reasons.

[MrMileHigh]

We have a trip planned early next May and I was able to reserve Sheep Ranch for the day. Hopefully that means it will still be open by the time we play it!

[mallrat]

Mind if I ask what the rate for the day was?

[BUCKEYERBALL88]

Mind if I ask what the rate for the day was?

 

I’m paying $100 in nov

[mallrat]

Wow. How many of you are playing?

[BUCKEYERBALL88]

Wow. How many of you are playing?

 

I expect to have the whole course to myself for the afternoon!

[spud3]

That's $100 each...

[ryu123]

in Dec 2007 a buddy & I played the Sheep Ranch for $100 each.

 

So the rate has remained constant for a decade. Good deal!

[mallrat]

Thanks guys. Reserved it for Mar 23

[Chanceman]

Playing the SR in November. Hopefully it will be fine weather. 6 of us for the day. A day off from our Bandon Dunes trip. What's the best re food and drink?

[spud3]

You'll be on your own for food and drink at the Sheep Ranch. No services there at all. Grab some to-go sandwiches from the snack bar and maybe stop in town and get some beers. You probably won't need to worry about refrigeration in November...

[ws6]

We need to go play there again. SR was fun. I retired the blue van this weekend, so I'm good for 36.

[NWgolfer19]

You'll be on your own for food and drink at the Sheep Ranch. No services there at all. Grab some to-go sandwiches from the snack bar and maybe stop in town and get some beers. You probably won't need to worry about refrigeration in November...

Agreed! Just need an ice chest with some sandwiches and drinks and you'll be good for the day! Making your own course is like painting a picture! Poetry in motion

[Chanceman]

Sheep ranch - how do I put this... is there a bathroom?

[spud3]

Seems like there was a port-a-john when I was there a few years ago. Nothing else.

[Chanceman]

Thanks Spud,

going to Bandon next weekend - weather looking good at this stage.

Play the Sheep ranch on day 3 so have to plan the activities!! Beer and sandwiches seems the go. Maybe a little Single Malt too.... And I guess it's carry your own bag - no trolleys?

Any advice on the best way to get around?

[spud3]

There were a few trolleys out there when I went, but I wouldn't count on anything. You can get around the resort nicely using the shuttle system, but I'm not sure if they will go up to the Sheep Ranch. It's located north of Old Mac, maybe a 5-10 minute drive. I had my own car when I went. You could ask at the pro shop.

 

Whatever it takes to get there (and back!) is worth the trouble. I wrote a up a separate trip report a couple years ago with some photos, if you haven't already read that.

 

Edit: I just re-read that posting, and according to me, there was not a port-a-john out there. Memory is the first thing to go.......sigh...