Some Things Wisconsin Golf

[TBone0576]

I have no snow at all in the SE part of Kenosha but my contact at Pets sent me a pic and it appeared a few inches just 5 or 6 miles north and west from me at the course.   Assuming there is a bit more out in the far western part of the county.  Warm weather tomorrow and then hopefully only rain for a few days will allow for a run around the course on Sunday after a frost delay.  I think that is the best I personally can hope for.  My buddy invited me to play down in IL but after ponying up for the membership fee and buying new clubs in the offseason, my out of pocket golf fund is running pretty low right now.  ha ha 

[AMBRJA02]

Sand Valley is in a neat bachelor party area. Lakes for pontoons. 

Also, check out Lake Arrowhead golf. Its pretty good.

[Phreddy]

There are few things as variable as Wisconsin weather, but Rob Hernandez of Wisconsin Golf put together this list that might be helpful:

 

SOUTHEAST

Opening	Course	City	Phone	Tee time link
March 5	Evergreen GC	Elkhorn	262-741-6200	CLICK HERE
March 21	Horicon Hills GC	Horicon	920-643-2000	CLICK HERE
March 21	Ives Grove GL	Sturtevant	262-878-3714	CLICK HERE
March 21	Deertrak GC	Oconomowoc	920-474-4444	CLICK HERE
March 21	Eagle Springs GC	Eagle	262-594-2462	CLICK HERE
March 21	West Bend Lakes GC	West Bend	262-675-9922	NA
March 22	Muskego Lakes CC	Muskego	414-425-6500	CLICK HERE
March 22	GC at Camelot	Lomira	920-269-4949	CLICK HERE
March 22	Rolling Meadows GC	Fond du Lac	920-929-3735	CLICK HERE
March 25	Brown's Lake GC	Burlington	262-763-6065	NA
March 26	Nippersink GR	Genoa City	262-279-6311	CLICK HERE
March 30	Jefferson GC	Jefferson	920-541-3513	NA

SOUTHWEST

Opening	Course	City	Phone	Tee time link
March 7	Lake Windsor CC	Windsor	608-646-4711	CLICK HERE
March 20	Door Creek GC	Cottage Grove	608-839-5656	CLICK HERE
March 21	The Oaks GC	Cottage Grove	608-837-4774	CLICK HERE
March 21	Kestrel Ridge GC	Columbus	920-623-4653	CLICK HERE
March 21	Columbus CC	Columbus	920-623-5880	NA
March 21	Nine Springs GC	Fitchburg	608-271-5877	NA
March 21	The Bridges GC	Madison	608-244-1822	CLICK HERE
March 22	Yellowstone GC	Argyle	608-293-3734	NA
March 24	Glen Erin GC	Janesville	608-741-1100	CLICK HERE

NORTHWEST

Opening	Course	City	Phone	Tee time link
March 24	Trempealeau Mountain GC	Trempealeau	608-534-7417	CLICK HERE

[TBone0576]

Kenosha County courses opened on March 27th but don't think they got much play until maybe Friday.   I was out at Brighton Dale Sunday morning.  One hour frost delay but teed off at 9am and were first on the tee.   I have a membership but it was $25 to walk for my buddy.   Pretty typical early spring conditions.  A few really wet spots but definitely playable out there.  Greens slow as expected.   Saw one idiot drive on the course to use the bathroom in another fairway.  If they can keep people on the cart paths the course looks to have come through the winter pretty well. 

[jwhite86]

The Bull opens tomorrow, I have a tee time scheduled for Saturday... We made it

[Lefty96]

21 hours ago, jwhite86 said:

The Bull opens tomorrow, I have a tee time scheduled for Saturday... We made it

 

I played two of the county courses and even went over to the Dells and played Wild Rock the past weekend. We have made it indeed.

[TBone0576]

Got 4 rounds in thus far.  A bit wet and a bit muddy but definitely playable in SE Wisconsin.   Glad the golf is back.    I should have as many rounds in by Saturday as I had by May 1st last year.   

Edited April 13, 2023 by TBone0576

[Scootre]

23 hours ago, Lefty96 said:

 

I played two of the county courses and even went over to the Dells and played Wild Rock the past weekend. We have made it indeed.

How was Wild Rock? I'll be making a trip to the Dells in June and that looks to be very close to where we're staying. 

[Lefty96]

8 hours ago, Scootre said:

How was Wild Rock? I'll be making a trip to the Dells in June and that looks to be very close to where we're staying. 

Conditions were very good for this time of year and by June they will be getting near pristine I would imagine. If you’ve never played the course it is a fantastic play. Great hole variety and awesome green complexes. Certainly the best course in the Dells in my opinion.

[TBone0576]

Brighton Dale going to 6am tee times starting this weekend I believe.  It has been 8am all spring.   Going to be a chilly one this weekend but both courses in decent shape and the Blue is finally open a few weeks after White since they had a flooding issue between 4 & 5.  The greens have been spiked on Blue but didn't find it that bothersome last weekend.  My guess is the White is likely done as well or will be soon.  A few trees have taken some storm damage and they have continued to remove a few trees from the course.   Also nice that they clear cut under trees and over growth but they never keep up with it during the season and becomes a jungle again by mid summer.  

[TBone0576]

You Wisconsin golfers been getting out?   While certainly playable conditions down here it is still in the 40s when teeing off most weekends.  I've had two days out of the 12 that were above 60 degrees so hoping that starts changing by end of month.   I really need to get out to a good driving range but just don't have very many nearby where I live.   Does Midlane still have that range and practice area over there?   I haven't been in a few years and know the course had been sold. 

[Lefty96]

On 5/18/2023 at 7:35 AM, TBone0576 said:

You Wisconsin golfers been getting out?   While certainly playable conditions down here it is still in the 40s when teeing off most weekends.  I've had two days out of the 12 that were above 60 degrees so hoping that starts changing by end of month.   I really need to get out to a good driving range but just don't have very many nearby where I live.   Does Midlane still have that range and practice area over there?   I haven't been in a few years and know the course had been sold. 

Ive got about 10 rounds under my belt so far this season in a variety of weather conditions. The last couple times it’s gotten as warm as 70! Course conditions have been pretty good to great for this time of year. Most places are still slow on the greens that I’ve played. Notable exception was Washington County who’s greens were actually quite fast. 
 

[ode]

Any feedback on Devils Head?

 

Have always wanted to play but have heard it's in poor shape condition wise.  

 

TIA....also two courses listed Glacier and Prairie Glen....feedback on the two would be appreciated!

[TBone0576]

On 5/19/2023 at 3:57 PM, Lefty96 said:

Ive got about 10 rounds under my belt so far this season in a variety of weather conditions. The last couple times it’s gotten as warm as 70! Course conditions have been pretty good to great for this time of year. Most places are still slow on the greens that I’ve played. Notable exception was Washington County who’s greens were actually quite fast. 
 

I went over to a driving range near my house that I assumed had closed but looks like it is either under different ownership or had to change their name.  Used to be Pineway golf but now named  Pine Acres.   I had no idea it would be cash only now so only had $3 in my wallet but that got me about 20 balls or so.  Nice place to hit balls but no short game or putting areas. 

[J_Birdie]

I have been in Kohler / Wisconsin the past 3 Memorial Day weekends and conditions always been great, making it a 4th year next week so here is hoping for the same!

 

Friday- University Ridge

Saturday- Lawsonia Links

Sunday- Erin Hills

Monday - 36 @ Blackwolf Run

Tuesday- Irish Course and the Baths 

Wednesday- Straits and group dinner 

Thursday- Meadow Valley / Irish 

Friday- Straits with just my closest 4 friends

Saturday- The Bull and then go home

 

Anyone have insight on the current conditions for these courses? 

[jwhite86]

Blackwolf and The Bull are in incredible condition so you should be good there... we've had some good growing weather the last couple of weeks

[collje26]

On 5/22/2023 at 12:55 PM, J_Birdie said:

I have been in Kohler / Wisconsin the past 3 Memorial Day weekends and conditions always been great, making it a 4th year next week so here is hoping for the same!

 

Friday- University Ridge

Saturday- Lawsonia Links

Sunday- Erin Hills

Monday - 36 @ Blackwolf Run

Tuesday- Irish Course and the Baths 

Wednesday- Straits and group dinner 

Thursday- Meadow Valley / Irish 

Friday- Straits with just my closest 4 friends

Saturday- The Bull and then go home

 

Anyone have insight on the current conditions for these courses? 

Live on lawsonia. The greens on the links should be perfect. They punched them roughly 3 weeks ago, played last weekend and other than holes 5-9 they were pure. I’ll be out walking the links at 6:45am. 

[J_Birdie]

2 hours ago, collje26 said:

Live on lawsonia. The greens on the links should be perfect. They punched them roughly 3 weeks ago, played last weekend and other than holes 5-9 they were pure. I’ll be out walking the links at 6:45am. 

What about the other course? Is it worth doing it or just do Links x2? 

[collje26]

7 hours ago, J_Birdie said:

What about the other course? Is it worth doing it or just do Links x2? 

100%. The woodlands has a totally different feel and layout. It’s the polar opposite but if you’re going to be there I think it’s certainly worth playing. 

[taylorx300]

J

played Erin today and was in great shape, fescue is just starting to grow so about ankle high or so. 

[ESOX ZO]

On 5/22/2023 at 12:55 PM, J_Birdie said:

I have been in Kohler / Wisconsin the past 3 Memorial Day weekends and conditions always been great, making it a 4th year next week so here is hoping for the same!

 

Friday- University Ridge

Saturday- Lawsonia Links

Sunday- Erin Hills

Monday - 36 @ Blackwolf Run

Tuesday- Irish Course and the Baths 

Wednesday- Straits and group dinner 

Thursday- Meadow Valley / Irish 

Friday- Straits with just my closest 4 friends

Saturday- The Bull and then go home

 

Anyone have insight on the current conditions for these courses? 

DAMN expensive week of golf lol 

[Chanceman]

On 5/25/2023 at 10:20 PM, collje26 said:

Live on lawsonia. The greens on the links should be perfect. They punched them roughly 3 weeks ago, played last weekend and other than holes 5-9 they were pure. I’ll be out walking the links at 6:45am. 

Do they punch the greens at Lawsonia again in the Fall?  If so do you know roughly when? We are due there about Sept 14. 

[collje26]

8 minutes ago, Chanceman said:

Do they punch the greens at Lawsonia again in the Fall?  If so do you know roughly when? We are due there about Sept 14. 

I can check! I don’t think they bunch them that early if memory serves me correctly. 

[Phreddy]

If you believe your life won't be complete without a round of golf at Oakmont, Milwaukee Country Club, Ozaukee CC or with a Steve Stricker autographed Ryder Cup hat the First Tee of SE Wisconsin is auctioning off those items and more.

 

https://event.auctria.com/c4336745-16cc-4e31-a16d-6de3b521182c/

[ldchristopher]

I drove up to Beaver Dam this morning from Elkhorn to play Old Hickory. I'd only played it once before on a tip from Ode but really liked the course and definitely wanted to get back. I immediately remembered why I love that layout. It's old but unlike some of it's other 1920's contemporaries, I don't feel hemmed in by the tree line. It also has outstanding greens (playing behind the green roller had them feeling even firmer than the 10 they seem to generally run at), a great variety of par 4's, scoreable 5's, and every 3 is a different club off the tee. I have fun at bomb and gouge places like Broadlands but having every par 3 play the same distance gets old. Also, eating up the short par 4's certainly helped my score and general attitude towards the course. I had five birdies (4, 8, 13, 15, and 16) along with 4 bogies (9, 11, 12, and 17) for a 71. Will be back in about a week and a half for more. 

[ode]

10 hours ago, ldchristopher said:

Old Hickory

It really is a fun course to play.  I have only been over once this year, but I'll try and get down a handful of times per year and be first off for fresh cut greens and 🤞 they are rolling em that morning as that is an added bonus.  Its a test to see where my iron game is with the elevation change and perched greens - 1, 5, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18.  It's not like a great shot is required as the greens are typically generous, but misses on those holes can be tough up and ins.  I never score great on that course but never bad either as it is not overly tight off the tee!

 

can't wait to get back.....and good shooting!

[jwhite86]

Anybody been to Lawsonia lately? Have a tee time the 17th on the Woodlands and the 18th on the Links

 

Safe to assume hard and dry like the rest of the state?

[TBone0576]

Been invited to play an outing at Fire Ridge in Grafton.   I've seen the signs for it but never played.   Is this one worth teeing up at?   

[collje26]

On 7/7/2023 at 1:04 PM, jwhite86 said:

Anybody been to Lawsonia lately? Have a tee time the 17th on the Woodlands and the 18th on the Links

 

Safe to assume hard and dry like the rest of the state?

Yeah. The woodlands is pretty soft for the weather we've had, they tend to water the course a fair amount. The links is very firm in certain areas however the greens still hold well and aren't terribly quick, they can't turn it up too much due to the amount of play and length of time it would take for most golfers if they got it up to tournament conditions.

[jwhite86]

3 hours ago, TBone0576 said:

Been invited to play an outing at Fire Ridge in Grafton.   I've seen the signs for it but never played.   Is this one worth teeing up at?   

Yeah, I played it last spring, good mix of holes with some nice greens