First time Wisconsin trip upcoming

[geauxtigers777]

Will be playing Erin Hills 36, 72+9 at Sand Valley, and 72 at Kohler. Any recs? Restaraunts? Must dos at each resort? Any restaraunts to stop at between Erin Hills and Kohler? Thanks in advance.

[exgolfpro]

Epic trip. There is a restaurant at Erin Hills, but you must play or stay there to use it. There is not much in between Erin Hills and Kohler, but it is only 75 minutes or so. My advice is either eat at Erin before leaving or wait until you get to Kohler to eat. Ton's of great food/restaurants in Kohler/Sheboyan. Try the Horse & Plow at the American Club. It is a very casual bar/restaurant. Save room for dessert! Also, all of the resort courses have restaurants attached, both casual and more upscale. But please make time and try Il Ritrovo or Fay's Pizza if you guys like pizza. Il Ritrovo is Neopolitan style pizza and Fay's is just regular style. But both are superb. If you have a little time in the evening, you can go to the golf shop at Inn on Woodlake. They have a swing studio/golf simulator that you can hit balls or play a bunch of courses in the simulator.

[klebs01]

Need to try the Wisconsin drink: brandy old fashioned sour.

[zer0]

I would argue the Wisconsin drink is a Spotted Cow, but I stay away from the hard stuff.

[johnnylongball]

Two recommendations for you:

There’s a cool upstairs bar at the Straits clubhouse. I didn’t even know it was there the first time I visited.

On the opposite end of the spectrum: Big Jimmy’s in Sheboygan. Total dive bar. Nothing nice about it. You’ll probably be the only out of towners in there. Soak up some local culture.

[klebs01]

I hate that recommendation. Spotted Cow is the second worst beer they brew (Dancing Man wheat is undrinkable). Any of their other beer should be consumed first if available.

[davep043]

Another nice spot in Sheboygan is Lino's, right near the lake, for nice Italian, good without the resort prices. There's also a good English-style pub in the same area, I can't remember the name.

[chinaski]

Spotted cow is a good beer, maybe a but overrated. I don't think any New Glarus beer is that great. Old fashioned is the WI drink. It's too sweet for me to drink regularly, but it's a must have if you haven't been here before.

[zer0]

 

Are you sure you're not smoking crack instead of sipping Old Fashions? Spotted Cow is awesome, but I will say that it's only good when you drink it in Wisconsin.

[klebs01]

Eh, if you like it then great. I think there are much better beers brewed in Wisconsin, even from that brewery. The OP should check out 3 Sheeps brewery in Sheboygan if he gets a chance.

[geauxtigers777]

Awesome. Thanks for the suggestions

 

Is Wisconsin in June normally pants or shorts weather? Will be walking 36 a day and was hoping to do shorts and a light jacket to start.

[hooters714]

Need to stop at the Winery in the basement of the American Club, unbelievable selection of liquors. Also check out the Blind Horse winery and restaurant fantastic food and wine and very reasonable prices

 

[klebs01]

It will probably be between 40 and 100 degrees. Shorts and a jacket should work, but definitely bring pants. It can get cool along the lake with an east wind even if it’s an otherwise warm day. Sheboygan also has weird weather. I remember it being about 55 with some light sprinkles At the straights when it was sunny and near 80 away from the course at the 2004 PGA.

[Phreddy]

June can be cool, particularly at the Kohler courses which hug a 40-45* lake. But it is unlikely that you have temps below the mid 60's and mid 70's is what to expect. You will avoid the potential heat and humidity of a July/August afternoon. Should be damn near perfect.

Frankly, the Wisconsin beverage wisdom above is largely out-state-bullcrap. It is not too early load up a cooler full of Sheboygan brats, some kraut, cheese curds and head up to Lambeau for a good tailgating spot. Upon arrival a strong Bloody with a beer chaser while the grill heats up and never be without a flask of either schnapps or brandy.

 

You are welcome.

Phred

[ode1]

For good tapped beer selection I like 8th Street Ale Haus (nice bar) and Braveheart Pub (rustic but clean). Excellent beer selection at both, and unlikely to be any duplicates on tap. For a good wood fired pizza Il Ritrovo is very good. If you are looking for the basics for beer just stay at the course (Whistling or Blackwolf)....both are very nice with good views.

 

For a good taproom....3 sheeps is a good option.

Enjoy!

[geauxtigers777]

Thanks. We are big brown liquor fans (bourbon and scotch). Will definitely check it out.

[rtraudt]

It's close to the Straits, but I'll shoot out a recommendation for Rupp's in Cleveland. My in-laws live just a few minutes from the Whistling courses and Rupp's is a staple for us. Fantastic cuts of meat at unbelievable prices, with a pretty authentic small town supper club feel to it (including the soup and salad bar included with your steak, and be sure to ask for the mushrooms that are available with the meat!). Would be perfect to hit up after 36 at Whistling on the way back to the American club.