The Lido
The Lido Golf Club, designed by C.B. Macdonald, opened on Long Island in 1914 and featured many classic templates, including the Alps, Redan, and Eden. At the time, it was considered a masterpiece, rivaling Pine Valley and National Golf Links. Unfortunately, the course was demolished during World War II when the U.S. Navy acquired the property in 1942. Since its disappearance, the original Lido has remained a legendary lost course, captivating golf enthusiasts with its mystique.Eight decades later, Michael and Chris Keiser resurrected the original routing adjacent to Sand Valley. The scale of the course, the depth of its hazards, and the size of the greens, which average over 12,000 square feet, is dazzling. Representing the great template holes once again, from the Alps to the Redan, make this course a strategic marvel.
We are honored to announce Sand Valley and The Lido have been chosen by the USGA as the host site for four USGA championships, beginning with the U.S. Mid-Amateur in 2026.
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"A Wonder of which will never fade."
Brian Schneider
of Renaissance Golf
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Lido Frequently Asked Questions
The Lido Golf Club was designed by C.B. Macdonald on the shores of Long Island and opened in 1917. It was considered by many golf historians as one of the greatest golf courses ever created, before it was demolished by the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Peter Flory, a competitive hickory golfer with an appreciation for lost golf courses, researched the Lido compiling the most comprehensive collection of historical information and photos. He graciously shared his research to support the project.
Charles Blair Macdonald
The Lido course has limited availability to Sand Valley resort guests only from Sunday through Thursday.
The site for the Lido is located on 850 acres adjacent to Sand Valley.
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