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About 30miles north of downtownMilwaukee, on I-43’swest side, is FIRE RIDGE (262-375-2252, www.fireridgegc.com- $$), a links-style, park-like hybridwith country-club conditions that provides another fine test. Placement off the tee is critical here because trouble lurks everywhere.
Tenmiles closer to downtownMilwaukee, also on thewest side, isMISSINGLINKS (262-243-5711, www.missinglinksmequon.com- $), a Jack Nicklaus-designed nine-hole, par-3 course (1,200 yards)with sevenwater holes, 10 bunkers, and bent grass greens and tees. The Golf RangeAssociation ofAmerica nominated it as one of the top 20 short courses inAmerica.
Also on I-43’swest side and only sixmiles north of downtownMilwaukee is LINCOLN(414-962-2400, www.milwaukeecountygolfcourses.com- $), a nine- holemuni that is a favorite of the older set and/or beginners.
About 25miles southwest ofMilwaukee, just to the north of I-43, isMORNINGSTAR (262-662-1600, www.golfthestar.com- $$$ cart required), one of the region’s finest courses. Built around and inside an
old quarry, it provides fantastic vistas, particularly fromthe 17th and 18th tees. It’s a genuinely fun, but challenging, course thatwill have you feeling like a country clubmember.
FromHighways 41/45…
Onwest side ofHighway 41 in the city of Fond du Lac is ROLLINGMEADOWS (920-929-3735, www.rollingmeadowsgolfcourse.com- $$), a 27- hole layout sporting fine conditions and interesting layouts. With plenty of trees,water, and sand, this is another fun and complete test of your game.
In Germantown, a northwest suburb ofMilwaukee, is RIVERSBEND(262-255-6557 - $), a 2,300 yard, nine-hole executive course located on thewest side ofHighways 41/45.
On the east side ofHighways 41/45 inMilwaukee is the 18-holemuni CURRIE PARK (414-453-7030, www.milwaukeecountygolfcourses.com- $), a short, fun trackwith some elevation changes and interesting holes.
KEY based onwalking,weekday rates unless oth- erwise indicated: $ - under $30; $$ - $30-$50; $$$ - over $50.
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