Wisconsin’s Top 10 Public Golf Courses

Whistling Straits, Travel Wisconsin

By Christina Lorey

March 18, 2025

The Badger State isn’t just a breeding ground for great golfers, but excellent courses.

Ten local greens earned a spot on Golf Digest’s list: “The 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses in America.” The magazine evaluated thousands of clubs based on factors like design and affordability.

🏆 FULL LIST: America’s Top 100 public courses

Whether you’re planning an upcoming golf vacation or a quick weekend getaway, add these local courses to your list (click on any course to learn more):

#4 – Whistling Straits: Straits Course, Sheboygan

#10 – Erin Hills Golf Course, Hartford

#17 – Sand Valley, Nekoosa

#18 – Blackwolf Run: River, Kohler

#26 – Sand Valley Golf Resort: Mammoth Dunes, Nekoosa

#52 – Sentryworld Golf Club, Stevens Point

#56 – Whistling Straits: Irish Course, Sheboygan

#62 – The Golf Courses of Lawsonia: Links, Green Lakes

#74 – Blackwolf Run: Meadow Valleys, Kohler

#88 – The Bull at Pinehurst Farms, Sheboygan Falls

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Author

Christina Lorey

Christina is an Edward R. Murrow-winning journalist and former producer, reporter, and anchor for TV stations in Madison and Moline. When she’s not writing or asking questions, you can find her volunteering with Girls on the Run, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and various mental health organizations. Send all story tips to [email protected] and sign up for her newsletter here.

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