| When major golf resorts like Bandon Dunes, Pinehurst and Sand Valley began opening innovative short courses a decade ago, they scratched an itch that golfers didn’t realize they had. These sporty diversions of mostly par 3s (Bandon Preserve, The Cradle and The Sandbox) were fan favorites perfect for between-rounds downtime, twilight outings, larger groups and spirited bet-settling.
 Short course construction has continued to intensify, with architects testing the limits and experimenting with innovative new designs. Here are 11 of our favorite recently opened or soon-to-be opened short courses that you can play.
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