By OnMilwaukee Staff Writers   Published May 20, 2023 at 11:30 AM Photography: Carolynn Buser

Tee off at great local course near you this summer. Grab your spot at the 51st Annual Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation Golf Classic too! 

Wisconsin is a great state for golf, from the multiple major championships it has hosted (and will host) to the thousands of rounds played a year on its public courses.

And now that the summer's finally at the tee, there's plenty of time – and sunny weather – to take a hack at any one of Milwaukee County's golf courses, as well as the dozens of other venues in the surrounding suburbs.

Here is a list of those courses that are open to the public and awaiting your tee time:

Arrowhead Springs Golf Course
3468 Hwy. 167 West, Richfield, (262) 628-2298
golfarrowhead9.com
This 9-hole, 2,562-yard par 34 was built in 1972 by Elmer Minzlaff. When the golf course got sold in 2003, lifelong resident Dan Goetz became the new owner. While the course has undergone many improvements; it's certainly a gorgeous spot to golf and to appreciate the beautiful nature around the course. 

Blackwolf Run Golf Course
1111 W Riverside Dr, Kohler, (920) 457-4446
destinationkohler.com/golf/blackwolf-run
Blackwolf Run is made up of the River, Meadow Valleys and The Baths golf courses. The site hosted the 1998 and 2012 U.S. Women's Open's.

Broadlands Golf Club
18 Augusta Way, North Prairie, (262) 392-6320
broadlandsgolfclub.com
18-hole, par 72 plays to 6,884 yards.

Brookfield Hills Golf Course
16075 Pinehurst Drive, Brookfield, (262) 782-0885
brookfieldhillsgolf.com
18-hole, par 62 plays to 4,926 yards.

Brown Deer Park Golf Course
7835 N. Range Line Road, (414) 352-8080
mke.golf/browndeer
The original George Hansen layout has been partially redesigned by two-time U.S. Open champion Andy North and Roger Packard. Plays to a par 71 over 6,759 yards. Read Jim Owczarski's profile here.

Browns Lake Golf Course
932 Browns Lake Drive, Burlington, (262) 763-6065
brownslakegc.com
Opened in 1921, enjoy Browns Lake Golf Course's polished fairways and greens that plays to a par 72 over 6,449 yards.

Currie Park Golf Course
3535 N. Mayfair Road, (414) 453-7030
mke.golf/currie
George Hansen's design plays 18 holes to a par 71 over 6,444 yards.

Deertrak Golf Club
W976 Co Rd O, Oconomowoc, (920) 474-4444
deertrakgolf.com
Built in 1986, the 6,400-yard layout plays to par 72.

Dineen Park Golf Course (disc golf)
6600 W. Keefe Ave., (414) 871-8120
9-hole, par 27.

Dretzka Park Golf Course
12020 W. Bradley Road, (414) 354-7300
mke.golf/dretzka
Built in 1964, the Robert Mikula design plays to a par 72 over 6,809 yards.

Eagle Springs Golf Resort
W352 S10355 Tuohy Road, Eagle, (262) 594-2462
eaglespringsgolfresort.com
Founded in 1893 by Irish Immigrants, John and Mary Tuohy, Eagle Springs Golf Resort was ranked 23rd in the 50 best 9-hole, par 35 courses by Golf Magazine.  

Edgewater Golf Club
1762 W. Cedar Creek Road, Grafton, (262) 377-1230
edgewatergolfclubwi.com
9-hole, par 36 was built in 1963 by PGA professional Howard Atten. Plays to 3,161 yards.

Edgewood Golf Course
W240 S10050 Castle Road, Big Bend, (262) 662-3110
edgewoodgolf.com
The Pines – Par 72 plays to 6,551 yards.
The Oaks -  Par 72 plays to 6,783 yards.

Erin Hills
7169 County Rd. 0, Hartford, (262) 670-8600
erinhills.com
The site of the 2017 U.S. Open and host of the 2011 U.S. Amateur and 2009 U.S. Women’s Public Links was designed by Mike Hurdzan, Dana Fry and Ron Whitten. Opened in 2006, the walking-only course stretches to 7,820 yards and plays to a par of 72. It also offers on-site housing and will host the 2025 U.S. Women's Open Championship.

Fairways of Woodside Golf Course
W235 N8518 Clubhouse Circle, Sussex, (262) 246-7042
fairwaysofwoodside.com
Right outside of Sussex, Fairways of Woodside Golf course was designed by Jim Frutche. This 18-hole golf course has a par 71 and plays at 6,535 yards. 

Fire Ridge Golf Club
2241 Hwy. West, Grafton, (262) 375-2444
fireridgegc.com
Designed by Kerry Mattingly and Gregg Kuehn, the par-72, 7,084-yard layout was a Best New Public Course in 1995 and a 4-star Golf Digest pick from 2000-2007 and served as the Monday qualifying course for Milwaukee’s PGA Tour stop from 2002 to 2009. It was once called the Country Club of Wisconsin.

Grant Park Golf Course
100 E. Hawthorne Ave., (414) 762-4646
mke.golf/grant
Milwaukee County’s first golf course opened in 1920 and was designed by George Hansen. The 18-hole layout plays to a par 67 at 5,213 yards.

Greenfield Golf Course
12035 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, (414) 256-4010
mke.golf/greenfield
Originally opened in 1923, Greenfield Park Golf Course measures to 6,000 yards from the back of the tees to 5,182 yards from the forward tees and a par 69.

Hansen Park Golf Course
9800 Underwood Pkwy, Wauwatosa (414) 453-4454
mke.golf/hansen
The 2,217-yard layout covers 18 holes and plays to a par 55.

Hartford Golf Club
7072 Lee Road, Hartford, (262) 673-2710
hartfordgolfclubwi.com
Founded in 1928, Hartford Golf Club is your home away from home golf course that will give you an experience of a lifetime. This course measures 6,500 yards and plays to a par 72.

Hawthorne Hills Golf Course
4720 Co Hwy I, Saukville, (262) 268-7701
co.ozaukee.wi.us
The original nine holes opened in 1964 with the second nine opening in 1968. Designed by Lee Egelhoff, the 6,657-yard layout plays to a par 72.  

Hon-E-Kor Country Club
1141 Riverview Drive, Kewaskum, (262) 626-2520
hon-e-kor.com
Three, 9-hole layouts were built in 1960, 1975 and 1990. It's the only 27-hole course in Northern Kettle Moraine. 

Irish Course
N8501 County Road LS, Sheboygan, (800) 618-5535
destinationkohler.com/golf/whistling-straits/the-irish
The neighbor to the Straits Course at Whistling Straits, the Irish is inland from Lake Michigan and features more grassland and dunes.

Ironwood Golf Course
W270 N6166 Moraine Drive, Sussex, (262) 538-9900
ironwoodgolfcourse.com
Features three, 9-hole layouts called the Callow, Meath and Birr. Any combination plays to a par 72 at over 6,400 yards.

Ives Grove Golf Links
14101 Washington Ave., Sturtevant, (262) 878-3714
ivesgrovegl.com
Ives Grove Links has a 27-hole premium golf course with a brand-new year-round practice facility.  

Johnson Park Golf Course
6200 Northwestern Ave., Racine, (262) 637-2840
johnsonparkgc.com
Opened in 1931, this 18-hole course plays to a par 72 at 6,703 yards. It's home to the Mike Bencriscutto Junior Masters. 

Kettle Hills Golf Course
3375 Hwy. 167 West, Richfield, (262) 628-0200
kettlehills.com
The facility boasts 45 holes with the Ponds/Woods (6,787 yards, par 72), the Valley (6,455 yards, par 72) and the Rolling Nine (3,182 yards, par 36).

Kettle Moraine Golf Club
W365 S4299 Hwy. 67, Dousman, (262) 965-6200
kettlemorainegolf.com
This 18-hole golf course brings you a golfing experience like no other. With over 6,406 yards, par 72, this course gives guests of all skill levels an outstanding golfing experience.

Lake Park Golf Course
3233 E. Kenwood Blvd., (414) 961-3206
mke.golf/lake
All under 85 yards, Lake Park Golf Course offers an 18-hole, par 54 course that's perfect for beginners or a quick game. 

Lincoln Park Golf Course
1000 W. Hampton Ave., Glendale, (414) 962-2400
mke.golf/lincoln
Originally a 6-hole course designed by Tom Bendelow in 1916, the course was redesigned as a 9-hole layout in 1922. Redesigned yet again in 1966, course plays to a par of 33 at 2,620 yards.

Mee-Kwon Park Golf Course
6333 W. Bonniwell Road, Mequon, (262) 242-1310
ozaukeecountygolf.com/mee-kwon-park/course
The Lee Egelhoff design opened in 1974 and plays to 6,527 yards and a par of 70.

Missing Links Golf Course & Driving Range
12950 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, (262) 243-5711
missinglinksmequon.com
A Golf Range Magazine Top 100 Driving Range, facility features a Jack Nicklaus-designed 9-hole, 1,131-yard, par-27 course.

Moor Downs Golf Course
438 N. Prospect Ave., Waukesha, (262) 548-7821
golfwaukeshacounty.com
Built in 1915, 9-hole facility plays to a par 34.

Morningstar Golf Club
S77 W26285 Prairieside Drive, Waukesha, (262) 662-1600
golfthestar.com
This 18-hole course plays to a par 72.

Muskego Lakes Country Club
S100 W14020 Hwy. 36, Muskego, (414) 425-6500
muskegolakes.com
This par 71 plays to 6,537 yards.

Naga-Waukee War Memorial Golf Course
W307 N1897 Maple Ave., Pewaukee, (262) 367-2153
golfwaukeshacounty.com
Lawrence Packard designed the 18-hole, par 72 layout that plays to 6,830 yards.

New Berlin Hills Golf Course
13175 W. Graham St., New Berlin, (262) 780-5200
newberlinhillsgolf.com
Originally opened in 1907 as the private Woodmont Country Club, the 6,517-yard layout plays to a par 71.

Noyes Park Golf Course
8235 W. Good Hope Road, (414) 353-6323
mke.golf/noyes
The 9-hole, par 27 plays to 809 yards.

Oak Hills Golf Course
10360 S. Howell Ave., Oak Creek, (414) 762-9994
oakhillsgolfwi.com
The 9-hole course plays to a par 31 at 1,845 yards.

Oakwood Park Golf Course
3600 W. Oakwood Road, Franklin, (414) 281-6700
mke.golf/oakwood 
The Lawrence Packard design opened in 1971 and features four, 500-yard par 5s. Plays to 6,975 yards and a par of 72.

Paganica Golf Course
1335 S. Silver Lake St., Oconomowoc, (262) 567-0171
paganicagolfcourse.net
The Luke Frye design opened in 1961 and plays to 6,576 yards and a par of 72.

Pewaukee Golf Club 
N12 W26506 Golf Road, Pewaukee, (262) 544-8585 
pewaukeegolfclub.com
Facility features a par-71 course and driving range.

Rivermoor Country Club
30802 Waterford Drive, Waterford, (262) 534-2500
rivermoorgolfclub.com
Originally built in 1929, the course plays to a par of 70 at 6,272 yards.

Scenic View Country Club
4415 Club Drive, Slinger, (262) 644-5661
scenicviewcc.com
The first nine holes of this 18-hole, par-72 layout opened in 1959 and the back nine was added in 1961.

Shoop Park Golf Course
4510 Lighthouse Drive, Racine, (262) 681-9714
johnsonparkgc.com/shoop-park-gc/
This 9-hole, par-35 layout is on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Silver Spring Golf & Banquet Center
N56 W21318 Silver Spring Drive, Menomonee Falls, (262) 252-4666
silverspringgolf.com
The Island Course was opened in 1986, and Ron Kuhlman designed the 6,744-yard, par-72 layout. Kuhlman also designed the 5,564-yard Falls Course, which opened in 1995 and plays to a par 70.

Songbird Hills Golf Club
W259 N8700 Hwy. 164, Hartland, (262) 246-7050
golfsongbird.com
This 5,592-yard layout plays to a par 70.

South Hills Country Club
3047 S. 27th St., Franksville, (262) 835-4441
Facebook.com/South HillsCountryClub
Opened in 1943, the course plays to a par of 70 and 6,300 yards.

Sunny Slope Golf Course
4285 S. Sunny Slope Rd, New Berlin, (262) 784-9779
sunnyslopegolf.com
Hidden away in the quiet and secluded part of New Berlin; Sunny Slope Golf Course is a 9-hole, par 32 course that features five par 4's and four par 3's. 

St. John's Northwestern Military Academy Golf Course
1101 N. Genessee St., Delafield, (262) 646-7151
sjnma.org
This public and military golf course opened in 1921 and was designed by Carl Murfield. Its nine holes play to a par of 36 and measures at 3,152 yards.

The Bog
3121 County Road I, Saukville, (262) 284-7075
golfthebog.com
This award-winning, Arnold Palmer signature layout has hosted the Wisconsin State Open and plays as long as 7,221 yards. It is a par 72.

Tuckaway Country Club
6901 W. Drexel Ave, Franklin, (414) 425-4280
tuckawaycountryclub.com
Led by Head PGA Professional, Victor Jacinto, Tuckaway is a world-class golf course that brings you a golfing experience like you've never experienced before. The state-of-the-art course that'll give you a challenge is 7,218 yards and a par 72. 

Valley Green Golf Course Lounge
W126 S9218 Cape Road, Muskego, (414) 425-9985
visitwaukeshacounty.com
This 9-hole, par-27 track opened in 1990.

Wanaki Golf Course
N50 W20830 Lisbon Road, Menomonee Falls, (262) 252-3480
golfwanaki.com
The 6,573-yard layout plays to a par 71.

Warnimont Park Golf Course
5400 S. Lake Drive, Cudahy, (414) 481-4730
mke.golf/warnimont
This executive 18-hole course plays to a par 54.

Washington County Golf Course
6439 Clover Road, Hartland, (262) 670-6616
golfwcgc.com
This award-winning municipal course has hosted numerous state championships. An Arthur Hills design that opened in 1997, the course is 18 holes and plays to a par of 72 and 7,007 yards.

Washington Park Golf Course
2801 12th St., Racine, (262) 635-0118
johnsonparkgc.com/washington-park-gc/
This 9-hole layout plays to a par of 27.

West Bend Lakes Golf Club
1241 Hwy. 33 East, West Bend, (262) 675-9922
westbendlakesgolf.com/home/
The original nine holes were opened in 1968 and architect Dewey Laak designed the second nine in 2000.

Westmoor Country Club
400 S. Moorland Rd, Brookfield (262) 796-7800
www.westmoor.org
This par-71 course plays 7,010 yards surrounded by an abundance of beautiful nature scapes in Brookfield. 

Western Lakes Golf Club
W287 N1963 Oakton Road, Pewaukee, (262) 691-0900
westernlakes.com
Built in 1963, this par-72 course plays to 6,601 yards.

Whistling Straits
N8501 County Road LS, Sheboygan, (800) 618-5535
visitsheboygan.com
This Pete Dye classic on the shores of Lake Michigan has hosted the 2004, 2010 and 2015 PGA Championships, with likely more to come.

Whitnall Park Golf Course
6751 S. 92nd St., Franklin, (414) 425-7931
mke.golf/whitnall 
This George Hansen design opened in 1932 and plays to 6,483 yards and a par of 71.

Woodland Golf Course
3025 E. Elm Rd, Oak Creek, (414) 762-1101
golfwisconsin.com
This 9-hole, 2,089-yard layout plays to a par of 32.

Zablocki Park Golf Course
3717 W. Howard Ave., Greenfield, (414) 282-6610
mke.golf/zablocki 
This 9-hole, 777-yard layout plays to a par of 27.