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.
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.
How long is Erin Hills Golf Course?
7,731 yardsErin HillsClub informationDesigned byDr. Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry, Ron WhittenPar72Length7,731 yards (7,069 m)Course rating77.915 more rows
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.
Is it hard to walk Pebble Beach golf course?
Walking Pebble Beach Golf Links isn't too tough, either. It's no surprise that two of the toughest walks I've taken are past U.S. Open venues: Bethpage Black, site of the 2002 and 2009 U.S. Opens and 2019 PGA Championship, and Chambers Bay, host of the 2015 U.S. Open.
Why is Whistling Straits so hard?
A large mound with a bunker in the middle of it is found on the right side and can create a semi-blind shot into the hole. A large collection of bunkers sit below the green and to the left and create an incredibly difficult challenge when trying to save par from there.
Is Pebble Beach a difficult course?
“It's one of the most intimidating golf courses I've ever played. You get caught up in the views so easily, and all of a sudden, you've got all of these difficult shots into greens that look like the size of dimes.” The average green depth at Pebble Beach is just 26 paces, which is exactly what No. 4 measures.
How many courses are at Erin Hills?
Set on 652 gorgeous acres. Naturally routed over 18 championship holes.
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.
How many bunkers does Erin Hills have?
When architects Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry and Ron Whitten designed Erin Hills, they wanted the bunkers to look like they were formed by nature through wind and water erosion. There are 35 to 40 of these so-called “erosion bunkers” among the 138 on the course.
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.
Directions
Click here to link to Google Maps or follow the directions from major travel points below. Please note the golf course is not visible from the road — you’ll be looking for a small wooden sign on the south side of the road to enter the property.
Area Attractions
The natural topography of the Kettle Moraine makes it an ideal playground for activities beyond golf — hiking, biking, boating and fishing are just a few of the recreational activities to explore in the area. Visit travelwisconsin.com for a list of cities and attractions within proximity to Erin Hills. A few highlights include: