Anyone a member or Dormie Network or Prairie Dunes Country Club?

I called and visited with their GM/COO Tuesday and asked that specific question and he indicated that the pro there with some flexibility of my time could probably get me on anywhere I wanted to play. I assume the big clubs like Augusta National and Pine Valley would probably be out but every other would be in the mix.

My only concern is it is 9 hours away and I truly would only play it 3 to 4 times per year. 2 fun rounds with friends for 3 or 4 days and then Member/Guest and Club Championship. Another good thing is the family and I could go because it has a pool and is a real country club.

As far as Dormie is concerned its owned by a 29 year guy and he plans to pick up clubs and refurb them into greatness again or pick up properties that are already at that point. However, it truly is a golf experience only so the family would not have anything to do on property. One real bright spot is the nearest one is in San Antonio so I could be there monthly.

Tough decision

I know about it, it doesn’t have infrastructure to house anyone, no maintenance crew other than the ranch hands now so it would take a lot to get it going for the masses. I also talked to a representative about it and they said it may just be a track for the owner and his guests like it was for the original guy because of that, unless they are just keeping it on the down low now. In a recent publication it had a hole that was ranked in the best 18 holes anywhere.

We were members of Briggs growing up. Great track, just in the middle of no where. I think Gil thought people would move west before heading north (Boerne & Cordillera Ranch). Unfortunately they did and they have struggled to get anyone to move out there.

After looking through some of the other courses within the Dormie Network, if you are looking to travel a little these are certainly some sweet tracks vs one course.

I played PDCC a couple of months ago with a buddy who’s a national member, living in Arkansas. Loved the course. While you can stay in the town of Hutchinson, the experience is much better if you get one of the lodges on site. From what I understand, you list your favorite weekends at the beginning of the year, and they have a draw for them. I imagine you could get dates you want if you’re willing to go during the week. I don’t know the fees for the National members, but I’m sure you’ve inquired. If it’s worth 3-4 golf/family trips of 3 days each, I would consider it. Certainly go play a round or two there before you decide.

I wish that Dormie would come buy Greatwood in Sugarland and restore it to its former glory.

I guarantee if it was a great product they would have zero issues with play or a resident membership program.