Best Golf Courses In Wisconsin
The Badger State has more than 500 golf courses, including the world famous Whistling Straits, which has hosted the Ryder Cup, the US Open and three PGA Championships. One of the advantages of golf in this state is that most of the top courses are available for the public to play, unlike many states where the best tracks are often hidden away at private members clubs. This makes Wisconsin an attractive destination for the travelling golfer. But where should he or she head? Read on for the lowdown on the best golf courses in Wisconsin.
Blackwolf Run (Meadow Valleys)
Blackwolf Run’s Meadow Valleys 18th Green
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- Location: Kohler
- Designed by: Pete Dye
- Par: 72
- Yardage: 7,250 Yards
- Green fee: $85-$250
When the US Women’s Open was held at Blackwolf Run in 2012 the composite course used the back nine from Meadow Valleys. This comes to a close with the par-4 18th which has two greens: one for those playing the red tees, one side of the Sheboygan River and another green for the rest (above) on the far side of the river.
Blackwolf Run (River)
Blackwolf Run River Course, 15th Hole, The Sand Pit
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- Location: Kohler
- Designed by: Pete Dye
- Par: 72
- Yardage: 7,404 Yards
- Green fee: $150-$360
Any doubt as to how this course got its name will be dispelled on the opening hole, a par 5 which has the Sheboygan River running along its full length. The river and the mature trees give the course an elegant, relaxed look. Being able to carry the ball over hazards with accuracy is a skill much utilised here, as 14 holes have either a gorge or water on them. One of the rare exceptions is the par-4 15th, The Sand Pit (above), which requires two large bunkers to be evaded off the tee, and then a huge greenside bunker to be cleared to reach the putting surface.
Erin Hills
The par-4 4th hole at Erin Hills
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- Location: Haven
- Designed by: Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry & Ron Whitten
- Par: 72
- Yardage: 7,731 Yards
- Green fee: $270-$330
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