Former Bandon Dunes GM to Provide Guidance for Existing Resorts and New Properties

Chicago, IL (June 2024) – Dream Golf, a collection of golf resorts and new properties in development, today announced that longtime Bandon Dunes General Manager Don Crowe has been named Senior Vice President of Operations.  In his new position, Crowe will support operations at Bandon Dunes and Sand Valley resorts and establish operations teams, policies, and processes at Rodeo Dunes, under construction in Colorado, and additional properties currently being evaluated or developed.

“We can think of no one more capable or qualified than Don Crowe to create a consistent, guest-centered culture across the Dream Golf collection of resorts,” said Dream Golf Partner Chris Keiser. Chris and his brother Michael Keiser head Dream Golf, building on the ideas originated by their father, Mike Keiser, as he was developing Bandon Dunes.

Two veteran Bandon Dunes team members are now overseeing operations at the world-renowned resort on the South Coast of Oregon.  Jeff Simonds has been elevated to General Manager, and Ken Nice, former director of agronomy, is now the resort’s Managing Director.

“I was fortunate to spend seven incredible years as GM of Bandon Dunes,” Crowe said. “Bandon is where the idea of Dream Golf originated, and I got to see first-hand how meaningful the experience of a beautiful location, world-class golf, and welcoming, intentional hospitality can be. My goal is to ensure that anyone who travels to a Dream Golf Resort now or in the future will be able to enjoy the same spirit that has made Bandon and Sand Valley two of the most admired golf destinations in the world.”

Crowe will work out of Dream Golf’s Chicago office.