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  1. 1Erin HillsErin · Public · Est. 2006Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry & Ron Whitten8.9Legendary★ 4.8Online Golfer Rating
    54 reviews from GolfPass
  2. 2The Bull at Pinehurst FarmsSheboygan Falls · Public · Est. 2003Jack Nicklaus8.7Legendary★ 4.7Online Golfer Rating
    213 reviews from GolfPass
  3. 3Whistling Straits - StraitsSheboygan · Resort · Est. 1998Pete Dye (with Alice Dye)8.5Legendary★ 4.8Online Golfer Rating
    26 reviews from GolfPass
  4. 4University Ridge Golf CourseMadison · University · Est. 1991Robert Trent Jones Jr.8.5Legendary★ 4.7Online Golfer Rating
    190 reviews from GolfPass
  5. 5Blackwolf Run - RiverKohler · Public · Est. 1988Pete Dye8.4Destination★ 4.8Online Golfer Rating
    20 reviews from GolfPass
  6. 6Sentry World Golf CenterStevens Point · Public · Est. 1982Robert Trent Jones Jr.8.3Destination★ 4.9Online Golfer Rating
    14 reviews from GolfPass
  7. 7Whistling Straits - IrishSheboygan · Resort · Est. 2000Pete Dye8.1Destination★ 4.7Online Golfer Rating
    18 reviews from GolfPass
  8. 8Sand Valley - Sand Valley CourseNekoosa · Resort · Est. 2017Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw8.1Destination★ 4.7Online Golfer Rating
    32 reviews from GolfPass
  9. 9Sand Valley - Mammoth DunesNekoosa · Resort · Est. 2017Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw (eponymous first course); resort courses also by David McLay Kidd and Tom Doak8.1Destination★ 4.9Online Golfer Rating
    25 reviews from GolfPass
  10. 10Washington County Golf CourseHartford · County · Est. 1997Arthur Hills8.0Destination★ 4.7Online Golfer Rating
    448 reviews from GolfPass
  11. 11Golf Courses of Lawsonia - LinksGreen Lake · Public · Est. 1930William Langford & Theodore Moreau7.8Destination★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    112 reviews from GolfPass
  12. 12The Club at Lac La BelleOconomowoc · Public · Est. 1896David Foulis (original, 1896); reimagined by Craig Haltom / Oliphant (opened 2020)7.8Destination★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    53 reviews from GolfPass
  13. 13Geneva National - PalmerLake Geneva · Resort · Est. 1991Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, and Gary Player7.8Destination★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    178 reviews from GolfPass
  14. 14Sand Valley - The LidoTown of Rome · Resort · Est. 2023Tom Doak (re-creation of C.B. Macdonald's 1917 design)7.7Destination★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    4 reviews from GolfPass
  15. 15Blackwolf Run - Meadow ValleysKohler · ResortPete Dye7.7Destination★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    10 reviews from GolfPass
  16. 16Wild Rock Golf Club at The WildernessWisconsin Dells · Resort · Est. 2008Michael Hurdzan & Dana Fry7.6Destination★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    962 reviews from GolfPass
  17. 17Sand Valley - Sedge ValleyTown of Rome · Resort · Est. 2024Tom Doak7.5Destination★ 4.7Online Golfer Rating
    3 reviews from GolfPass
  18. 18The BogSaukville · Semi-private · Est. 1995Arnold Palmer7.1Memorable★ 4.2Online Golfer Rating
    172 reviews from GolfPass
  19. 19Troy Burne Golf ClubHudson · Public · Est. 1999Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry, with Tom Lehman consulting7.1Memorable★ 4.2Online Golfer Rating
    9 reviews from GolfPass
  20. 20Old Hickory Golf ClubBeaver Dam · Semi-private · Est. 1920Tom Bendelow7.0Memorable★ 4.7Online Golfer Rating
    150 reviews from GolfPass
  21. 21Brown County Golf CourseOneida · County · Est. 1958Lawrence (Larry) Packard6.8Memorable★ 4.8Online Golfer Rating
    166 reviews from GolfPass
  22. 22Oshkosh Country ClubOshkosh · Semi-private · Est. 1917Tom Bendelow6.8Memorable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    98 reviews from GolfPass
  23. 23Grand Geneva - The BruteLake Geneva · Resort · Est. 1968The Brute by Robert Bruce Harris; The Highlands originally by Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus ("The Briar Patch"), redesigned by Bob Cupp in 19966.7Memorable★ 4.8Online Golfer Rating
    425 reviews from GolfPass
  24. 24Glacier Wood Golf ClubIola · Semi-privateLarry Packard6.7Memorable★ 4.8Online Golfer Rating
    288 reviews from GolfPass
  25. 25White Eagle Golf ClubTown of Saint Joseph · Public · Est. 2000Garrett Gill, Paul Miller6.6Memorable★ 4.7Online Golfer Rating
    100 reviews from GolfPass
  26. 26Trappers Turn Golf ClubWisconsin Dells · Public · Est. 1991Andy North & Roger Packard6.6Memorable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    227 reviews from GolfPass
  27. 27Mascoutin Golf ClubBerlin · Semi-private · Est. 1976Larry Packard (Red and White nines); Rick Jacobson (Blue nine)6.6Memorable★ 4.7Online Golfer Rating
    126 reviews from GolfPass
  28. 28Grand Geneva - The HighlandsLake Geneva · ResortPete Dye and Jack Nicklaus6.6Memorable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    284 reviews from GolfPass
  29. 29Timber Ridge Golf ClubMinocqua · Public · Est. 1977Roger Packard6.6Memorable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    327 reviews from GolfPass
  30. 30Bass Lake Golf CourseDeerbrook · Semi-private · Est. 1926Louis Jedlicka (front nine); Larry Packard (1963 expansion)6.6Memorable★ 4.8Online Golfer Rating
    117 reviews from GolfPass
  31. 31Geneva National - PlayerLake Geneva · Resort · Est. 1995Gary Player6.5Memorable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    193 reviews from GolfPass
  32. 32Thornberry Creek Country ClubOneida · Public · Est. 1994Rick Jacobson6.5Memorable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    118 reviews from GolfPass
  33. 33Hawk's View Golf ClubLake Geneva · Public · Est. 2001Craig Schreiner6.5Memorable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    321 reviews from GolfPass
  34. 34Monroe Country ClubMonroe · Public · Est. 1924Harry B. Snead6.5Memorable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    44 reviews from GolfPass
  35. 35Riverside Golf CourseJanesville · Municipal · Est. 1924Robert Bruce Harris6.5Memorable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    231 reviews from GolfPass
  36. 36Tanglewood GreensMenomonie · Public · Est. 19766.5Memorable★ 4.9Online Golfer Rating
    14 reviews from GolfPass
  37. 37Northwood Golf ClubRhinelander · Public · Est. 1989Don Herfort6.4Playable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    92 reviews from GolfPass
  38. 38Geneva National - TrevinoLake Geneva · Resort · Est. 1991Lee Trevino6.4Playable★ 4.7Online Golfer Rating
    170 reviews from GolfPass
  39. 39Saint Croix National Golf & Event CenterSomerset · Public · Est. 1996Joel Goldstrand6.4Playable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    397 reviews from GolfPass
  40. 40Voyager VillageTown of Scott · Semi-private6.4Playable★ 4.8Online Golfer Rating
    49 reviews from GolfPass
  41. 41Saint Germain Golf ClubSaint Germain · Municipal · Est. 19936.4Playable★ 4.7Online Golfer Rating
    523 reviews from GolfPass
  42. 42Peninsula State Park Golf CourseEphraim · State6.4Playable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    206 reviews from GolfPass
  43. 43The House-On-The-Rock ResortSpring Green · Resort · Est. 1971Robert Trent Jones Sr.6.3Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    76 reviews from GolfPass
  44. 44Bass Creek Golf ClubJanesville · Public · Est. 20036.3Playable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    89 reviews from GolfPass
  45. 45Hilly Haven Golf CourseDe Pere · Public · Est. 19706.3Playable★ 4.8Online Golfer Rating
    215 reviews from GolfPass
  46. 46Majestic Oaks at Lake Lawn ResortDelavan · Resort · Est. 1921Dick Nugent (1990 redesign)6.2Playable★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    620 reviews from GolfPass
  47. 47Krueger-Haskell Golf CourseBeloit · Public · Est. 19276.2Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    374 reviews from GolfPass
  48. 48Spooner Golf ClubSpooner · Semi-private · Est. 1930Tom Vardon; Gordon Emerson6.2Playable★ 4.8Online Golfer Rating
    52 reviews from GolfPass
  49. 49Viroqua Hills Golf CourseViroqua · Semi-private · Est. 19306.2Playable★ 4.7Online Golfer Rating
    166 reviews from GolfPass
  50. 50Deer Valley Golf CourseBarneveld · Public · Est. 19996.2Playable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    182 reviews from GolfPass
  51. 51Abbey Springs Golf CourseFontana · Semi-private · Est. 1971Ken Killian and Dick Nugent; renovated 2021-2022 by Lohmann Quitno6.1Playable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    79 reviews from GolfPass
  52. 52Whispering Springs Golf ClubFond du Lac · Public · Est. 1996Bob Lohmann6.1Playable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    20 reviews from GolfPass
  53. 53Bristol Ridge Golf CourseSomerset · Public · Est. 1994Kevin Cloonis6.1Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    141 reviews from GolfPass
  54. 54Eagle River Golf CourseEagle River · PublicDon Herfort6.1Playable★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    94 reviews from GolfPass
  55. 55Autumn Ridge Colf CourseValders · PublicErnie Schrock6.1Playable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    35 reviews from GolfPass
  56. 56Luck Golf CourseLuck · PublicGordon Emerson6.1Playable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    50 reviews from GolfPass
  57. 57Hon-E-Kor Country ClubKewaskum · Semi-private · Est. 1961James Korth, Bud Korth6.1Playable★ 4.7Online Golfer Rating
    120 reviews from GolfPass
  58. 58Clintonville Riverside Golf CourseClintonville · Semi-private · Est. 1929Arthur L. Johnson6.1Playable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    35 reviews from GolfPass
  59. 59Golf Courses of Lawsonia - WoodlandsTown of Brooklyn · Public · Est. 1983Rocky Roquemore6.0Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    94 reviews from GolfPass
  60. 60Ives Grove Golf LinksSturtevant · PublicDavid Gill6.0Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    375 reviews from GolfPass
  61. 61IdleWild Golf ClubSturgeon Bay · Public · Est. 1978Homer Fieldhouse6.0Playable★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    68 reviews from GolfPass
  62. 62Reedsburg Country ClubReedsburg · Semi-private · Est. 1925Ken Killian and Dick Nugent6.0Playable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    91 reviews from GolfPass
  63. 63Pheasand Hills Golf CourseHammond · Public · Est. 20046.0Playable★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    87 reviews from GolfPass
  64. 64Clifton Highlands Golf ClubPrescott · Public · Est. 1978Gordon Emerson6.0Playable★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    212 reviews from GolfPass
  65. 65Waushara Country ClubWautoma · Semi-private · Est. 19326.0Playable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    219 reviews from GolfPass
  66. 66Johnson Park Golf CourseRacine · Municipal · Est. 19316.0Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    214 reviews from GolfPass
  67. 67Krooked Kreek Golf CourseOsceola · Public · Est. 19906.0Playable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    140 reviews from GolfPass
  68. 68Merrill Golf ClubMerrill · Public · Est. 1929John Houdek6.0Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    106 reviews from GolfPass
  69. 69Prairie Woods Golf CourseAvalon · Public · Est. 1995Mattingly Kuehn6.0Playable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    363 reviews from GolfPass
  70. 70Hawks Landing Golf ClubVerona · Semi-private · Est. 2001John Harbottle III5.9Playable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    32 reviews from GolfPass
  71. 71Fire Ridge Golf ClubGrafton · PublicMattingly Kuehn Golf Design5.9Playable★ 4.2Online Golfer Rating
    193 reviews from GolfPass
  72. 72Brighton Dale LinksKansasville · Municipal · Est. 1972Edmund B. Ault5.9Playable★ 4.2Online Golfer Rating
    95 reviews from GolfPass
  73. 73Broadlands Golf ClubNorth Prairie · Public · Est. 2000Rick Jacobson5.9Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    302 reviews from GolfPass
  74. 74Prairie du Chien Country ClubPrairie Du Chien · Semi-private · Est. 19585.9Playable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    22 reviews from GolfPass
  75. 75Rolling Oaks Golf CourseBarron · Public · Est. 1981Leo Johnson5.9Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    82 reviews from GolfPass
  76. 76Shoop ParkWind Point · Municipal · Est. 19325.9Playable★ 4.2Online Golfer Rating
    25 reviews from GolfPass
  77. 77Spring Brook Golf CourseWisconsin Dells · Public · Est. 20055.8Playable★ 4.2Online Golfer Rating
    48 reviews from GolfPass
  78. 78Hiawatha Golf ClubTomah · Semi-private · Est. 1959Gilmore & Graves5.8Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    23 reviews from GolfPass
  79. 79The Ridges Golf CourseWisconsin Rapids · Public · Est. 1963John Murgatroyd5.8Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    138 reviews from GolfPass
  80. 80Evergreen Country ClubTown of Lafayette · Semi-private · Est. 1973Ken Killian and Dick Nugent (original 18); Gary Welsh (third nine)5.8Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    213 reviews from GolfPass
  81. 81River Run Golf CourseSparta · Municipal5.8Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    65 reviews from GolfPass
  82. 82Glen Erin Golf ClubJanesville · Semi-private · Est. 2003Greg Martin5.8Playable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    121 reviews from GolfPass
  83. 83The Golf Course at CamelotLomira · PublicHomer Fieldhouse5.8Playable★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    37 reviews from GolfPass
  84. 84Petrifying Springs Golf CourseKenosha · Public · Est. 1936Joseph A. Roseman5.8Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    84 reviews from GolfPass
  85. 85Reid Municipal Golf CourseAppleton · Municipal · Est. 19285.8Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    169 reviews from GolfPass
  86. 86Washington Park Municipal Golf CourseKenosha · Municipal · Est. 19225.8Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    84 reviews from GolfPass
  87. 87Cumberland Golf ClubCumberland · Municipal5.7Playable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    115 reviews from GolfPass
  88. 88Pine Hills Golf ClubGresham · Public5.7Playable★ 4.1Online Golfer Rating
    113 reviews from GolfPass
  89. 89Mayville Golf CourseMayville · Public · Est. 1935Bob Lohmann (1991 nine)5.7Playable★ 4.0Online Golfer Rating
    60 reviews from GolfPass
  90. 90Butternut Hills Golf CourseSarona · Public · Est. 19785.7Playable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    40 reviews from GolfPass
  91. 91Blackhawk Golf CourseJanesville · Public · Est. 19645.7Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    114 reviews from GolfPass
  92. 92Fairfield Hills Golf CourseBaraboo · Public · Est. 1997Harold Spink5.7Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    77 reviews from GolfPass
  93. 93Pinewood Country ClubHarshaw · Public · Est. 19625.6Playable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    26 reviews from GolfPass
  94. 94Coulee Golf BowlOnalaska · Public · Est. 19625.6Playable★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    38 reviews from GolfPass
  95. 95Brown Deer Park Golf CourseMilwaukee · Public · Est. 1929George Hansen5.5Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    3 reviews from GolfPass
  96. 96Auburn Bluffs Golf ClubCampbellsport · Public5.5Playable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    51 reviews from GolfPass
  97. 97Cole Acres Golf CourseCuba City · Semi-private5.4Unsolved★ 4.7Online Golfer Rating
    28 reviews from GolfPass
  98. 98Hidden Greens NorthSolon Springs · Public5.3Unsolved★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    45 reviews from GolfPass
  99. 99Ironwood Golf CourseSussex · Public · Est. 1995UnchartedYet to do the math. Go see for yourself.
  100. 100Ellsworth Country ClubEllsworth · Semi-private5.2Unsolved★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    45 reviews from GolfPass

How we rank

Public courses only — anyone can book a tee time (public, municipal, resort, semi-private, university). Each course gets a Formula 18 Golf Total Score out of 10 with one word (Legendary, Destination, Memorable, Playable, Unsolved), cited on its page. Not enough to go on yet? It reads Uncharted. Expert lists, golfer stars, challenge, access and threads make the score. A notable architect and a real story add bonus points, and missing ones never count against a course. See the full formula →
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