Where is the best golf course near Erin Hills?
Lawsonia Links, just 90 minutes north of Erin Hills along two-lane country roads leading to the town of Green Lake, is a classic blockbuster that isn’t much like many other top layouts from the Golden Era of golf design. This turns out to be a good thing for the daily-fee layout.
Do you need a caddie at Erin Hills?
A 63,000-square-foot putting course now open to those with an Erin Hills tee time. There’s no better way to enhance your on-course experience at Erin Hills than to take a caddie. And there’s no better way to increase your chances of play well than to heed their advice.
What is a trip captain at Erin Hills?
At Erin Hills, we call these intrepid planners “trip captains” — those that research, plan, lead and book their group’s golf experience each year. Erin Hills offers a number Stay & Play specials, including our most popular package — a reduced (and sometimes complimentary) second round. Set on 652 gorgeous acres.
Where does sand valley rank among Wisconsin’s golf courses?
Sand Valley ranks No. 3 among Wisconsin’s public-access courses and is No. 32 among all modern courses in the U.S. Sand Valley is a prime example of Coore and Crenshaw’s work: Take a perfect piece of golfing ground, then don’t overdo it and muck things up.
How hard is it to walk Erin Hills golf course?
The website for Erin Hills says to plan on a 4 hour, 55 minute round, and when the wind is blowing—and it often is—the walk can feel even more exhausting.
Do you have to use a caddie at Erin Hills?
Erin Hills is a walking-only course, and push carts aren't allowed. While using a caddie isn't required, it's highly recommended. Caddies cost $55 per player, with a suggested tip of $65.
Can you wear shorts at Erin Hills?
Acceptable golf shirts at Erin Hills must have a collar, either a traditional fold-down, a raised crew neck, or mock turtleneck collar that clearly differentiates it from a tee shirt. No denim of any kind is allowed. Shorts must be Bermuda length. No gym shorts are allowed.
Is Erin Hills difficult?
In addition to demanding accuracy, Erin Hills requires that you hit it fairly long (relative to the tees you're playing). There are several holes – some obvious, some less so – where you'll be faced with long, blind approaches if you don't smash your drive.
Who owns Erin Hills golf?
Andrew ZieglerErin Hills is a golf course in the north central United States, located in Erin, Wisconsin, in Washington County, 35 miles (55 km) northwest of Milwaukee. The course officially opened in 2006....Erin Hills.Club informationEstablished2006, 16 years agoTypePublicOwned byAndrew ZieglerTotal holes1815 more rows
What do you tip a golf caddy?
According to Whidden, a caddie should be tipped about 40 to 50 percent of the green fee. And the group should split the forecaddie tip evenly, usually between $50 and $100 in total.
What is the dress code at Whistling Straits?
Whistling Straits Golf Course dress code includes proper golf attire and must be adhered to at all times throughout the day. No jeans, t-shirts, or cargo shorts or pants are permitted. Full club amenities will be available for participants and will include access to the men's and women's locker rooms.
What county is Erin WI in?
Washington CountyThe town of Erin is nestled in the beautiful Kettle Moraine area of Washington County in far southeastern Wisconsin.
What type of course is Erin Hills?
This is a purist's course, walking only. There are a couple of hills that will get your heart rate up, but overall a pleasant stroll. Erin Hills is another Wisconsin golf course that has embraced ragged edge bunkers. The first hole is a welcoming par 5.
Who designed Erin Hills golf course?
Erin Hills, 35 miles northwest of Milwaukee in the Kettle Moraine hills, is built into rugged landscape left behind when the last retreating glaciers carved natural fairway corridors and green sites about 11,000 years ago. “Nirvana,” is how Michael Hurdzan, the golf course architect, described it.
What is a scratch golfer?
A scratch player essentially is one who can manage every aspect of their game, consistently, and can plot their way around the golf course hitting the right shots at the right time. A Scratch golfer will very rarely hit two bad shots in a row and has the mindset to recover rapidly from setbacks in a positive way.
Day 1: Relive the Milwaukee Greater Open
We'll start off in Milwaukee (assuming you're flying in from out of state) at the venerable Brown Deer Park, one of the city's municipal golf courses. Long-time host of the PGA Tour's Greater Milwaukee Open from 1994–2009, Brown Deer Park delivers a classic, tree-lined test that's kept in great shape, a perfect warm-up to bigger things.
Day 2: Blackwolf Run
Apologies are needed for driving by Palmer's The Bog in Saulkville without stopping, but the 72-hole American Club is calling. You actually have five Top-100-caliber choices if you can pull yourself away from the luxuries of the resort to see The Bull at Pinehurst Farms, a demanding Nicklaus track in nearby Sheboygan Falls.
Day 3: Whistling Straits
If your legs have the willpower, walking 36 holes on the Irish and Straits courses at Whistling Straits is doable, as long as a caddie does the bag-toting and directs you through the maze of dunes and bunkers.
Day 4: A U.S. Open test of golf
Next up after a one-hour-plus drive to tiny Hartford (60 miles) is Erin Hills, which the pros shredded in 2017, leaving in doubt if a major will ever return. Walking the Kettle Moraine, a hilly region west of Milwaukee carved centuries ago by fast-moving glaciers, isn't easy. You can rest easy once the round is over.
Day 5: Loveable Lawsonia
Where Wisconsin goes off-the-rails cool are the Golf Courses of Lawsonia, a living museum of modern and Golden Age architecture in Green Lake (70 miles from Erin Hills). Lawsonia Links was designed by William Langford and Theodore J. Moreau in 1930, complemented by a sister course, the Woodlands, in the 1980s.
Day 6: Sand Valley
This remote golf destination has grown up in a hurry since developer Mike Keiser debuted the original Sand Valley course in 2016. The sandy soil and rolling terrain were a perfect canvass to unleash minimalists Coore & Crenshaw and Kidd, whose Mammoth Dunes made a big splash opening earlier this year. You probably won't lose a ball all day.
Day 7: Flowers and a quarry
It's a hardcore sprint to the finish line. Those hell-bent on checking everything off their bucket list will depart early for Stevens Point to land the first morning tee time at SentryWorld, famous for its "Flower Hole", a par 3 surrounded by 36,000 flowers (It's a free drop if you land in the beds). RTJ Jr.
Plan Your Experience
Golf trip planning can be a year-round expedition. At Erin Hills, we call these intrepid planners “trip captains” — those that research, plan, lead and book their group’s golf experience each year.
Lodging at Erin Hills
A lush, abundant terrain peppered with homey cottages and friendly villages. A poet’s dream and a golfer’s paradise. A land of ancient lore, far, far away.
Introducing the Drumlin
A 63,000-square-foot putting course now open to those with an Erin Hills tee time.
Issue 7: Winter 2022
There’s no better way to enhance your on-course experience at Erin Hills than to take a caddie. And there’s no better way to increase your chances of play well than to heed their advice. In this, the 7th edition of our Erin Hills Journal, the caddies themselves reveal the secrets to playing (and enjoying) our course to its fullest.
Issue 6: Summer 2021
Of course, can we go with: No other game can boast a home field that dates back some 10,000 years. Now that, you could say, is old school. Read the latest Erin Hills Journal.
Issue 5: Winter 2021
In this issue of Erin Hills Journal, you’ll find how the connections to the game’s Auld Grey genesis in Scotland have wound their way — in some grand facsimile — to Erin Hills. And how the modern game continues to advance with bright stars, burgeoning players and a new breed of stewards pushing its limits.
Issue 4: Summer 2020
The health, economic and social challenges of recent months have affected all of us in a variety of ways, but our ancient game that can’t be confined indoors has provided a much needed haven and release. As courses opened and grass began to green, bunker rakes disappeared and unusual objects appeared in holes.
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Does anyone have an ideal itinerary for this "perfect" Wisco trip? I've done EH + Kohler, so wanted to try and get in SV + EH + Straits. Was thinking if this was possible:
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Depends on your flights but if you have done Erin Hills and the Straits before, I would spend the extra night SV to soak in that experience.
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I am not privy to the secret Lawsonia handshake, nor do I keep a pot of incense burning atop a Lawsonia scorecard. I like the course. I think it is worthy of a discussion of for the top 10 public venues in the state, although it is hardly a slam dunk. There I said it. I'm a heretic. On a scale of $'s/quality it stands up better.
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flying from NY we can't land in MKE before 10am, so our itinerary is likely going to be:
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Something to consider is Whistling has a pretty solid twilight rate. Not sure what time of year you're heading over, but I know in late September-early October you can get on around 1:30 PM for $210. If you were still looking for opinions, I'd say:
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How far is MKE from Sand Valley? Google says ~2.5 hours, SV says approximately the same, but someone told me it's 3.5 hours....seems hard to believe unless road closures?
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What Ode1 said perfectly. I think SV is the more difficult course and requires better shot making. But what is really interesting about MD is that there is a HUGE landing area for the less accomplished player, yet the same hole offers a low handicap player a speed slot option off the tee if you want to test your game.
secretmidam
Making my first golf trip in quite some time. I am choosing between Sand Valley or Erin Hills (unless I am missing somewhere in the midwest that you can recommend?). All input is appreciated!
secretmidam
Thanks for the suggestions. Going to book hopefully next week! So Mammoth is a more playable course vs. Sand Valley?
rtraudt
Yep, remain closed. Just sent an email that mentioned maybe opening in September, but it’s still TBD.
kizdoc
We're doing a guys golf trip to Erin Hills, then driving to Sand Valley and staying on property for 3 days at the end of August. Can't wait.
rtraudt
You won't be disappointed! Only thing I would do differently would be to add on a round at Lawsonia Links if you can on the way to or from SV, but I'm a Lawsonia proselytizer...
1lovesputters
Is Sand Valley now in prime condition? Do the latest groups who have played it believe the Greens are mature?
secretmidam
Thanks for the suggestions. Settled on Sand Valley. Played Mammoth Dunes for the first trip, and The Sandbox. Mammoth Dunes did not disappoint. Lodge was amazing! Sitting by the fire pits watching the sunset and seeing the course at dusk was breathtaking. Already planning my second trip.
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Our dining room opens at 6:00am , offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Sure, Wisconsin is known for cheese, beer and its often-frigid climate on the shores of Lake Michigan. But golf? That far north, where it snows that much?
Erin Hills
Erin Hills took some knocks after it hosted the 2017 U.S. Open, especially from critics who pointed out the pros were able to blast balls over bunkers into wide, forgiving fairways.
Lawsonia Links
Lawsonia Links, just 90 minutes north of Erin Hills along two-lane country roads leading to the town of Green Lake, is a classic blockbuster that isn’t much like many other top layouts from the Golden Era of golf design.
Whistling Straits and Destination Kohler
Know what else is fun? How about four par 3s hanging over a cliff’s edge above Lake Michigan.
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