Sand Hills Golf Club in Nebraska, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw and opened in 1995, is celebrated as a masterpiece of minimalist golf course architecture, often described as “discovered rather than designed” due to its seamless integration with the natural terrain. Open only four months of the year, the course faces constant challenges from the elements. In the past, its bunkers were frequently reshaped by strong winds, but now they are treated with a spray that forms a thick crust to resist erosion.