Dunedin’s hidden gem
“X” marks the spot to buried treasure, and it will lead you to Dunedin Golf Club, where a $6.3 million restoration uncovered and revived a 1927 Donald Ross design.
Dan Vukelich
February 26, 2026
“X” marks the spot to buried treasure, and it will lead you to Dunedin Golf Club, where a $6.3 million restoration uncovered and revived a 1927 Donald Ross design.
Located equidistant between Savannah and Jacksonville, the greater Brunswick destination offers a mixture of golfing options that, along with some local ‘cue, is sure to fill a golfer’s want.
Mid Pines Development Group’s recent acquisitions expanded the North Carolina Sandhills destination to 126 holes. And while Mid Pines Inn and Pines Needles Lodge are being upgraded, the connection to the rich Donald Ross history will not be lost.
Course architect Kris Spence is a noted historian of Donald Ross’ work. So, in restoring the Florida municipal course that opened in 1927, Spence leaned heavily on the golden age architect’s original intent.
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