The corridors at Sedge Valley don't look that much like the London heathland courses of today, but that's largely due to the amount of trees on those classic courses. Old photos do provide a similar vibe.
Doak did a great job in building something that pays homage to what makes those courses special, but no one should expect to be transported to Surrey. Wisconsin is just fine.
A few more photos. The 3rd has a daunting approach over an intimidating bunker, but you can play away from it and utilize a hillside to deflect you shot towards the green. Viewed from the right side, note how much room there is between the bunker (out of sight at the left side of the photo) and the green.
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For some reason, the 5th green site reminded be a bit of the 2nd at Prairie Dunes. Not nearly as uphill, and this green is severe in a different way. Shallow with a trough running mostly in the direction of play through the center of the green. The par 3s were varied and clever.
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The gorgeous 15th, with a slope from left to right that let the conservative (and wise) try to get near right side hole locations without flirting with the nasty bunker.
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What a finishing hole. Sedge Valley has severally short but challenging par 4s, and the 18th provides temptation for all. It's a pretty easy hole if you hit something about 180 yards short of the bunker on the lower level and then then wedge it on. But it's so much more fun to try to hit it up top and have a look at the hole. That's a big hill to carry and the nearer the green you go, the greater the risk of being stuck on the hillside which is probably worse than the massive bunker.
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Getting on the top shelf could yield a touch short approach thanks to the rumpled ground. I loved this lack of a clear reward.
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The boomerang green from behind, with a slope that will mess with "easy" wedge shots from down below.
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I can't wait to get back there.