Everyone likes a "top 10"
list, or at least that's what
my editor says. These are
the first 10 golf courses that
came into the mind of a guy
who plays golf every day,
weather permitting, except
Saturdays and Sundays.
There are other great courses
in Wisconsin, some better than
these 10 early-season gems
selected for a variety of rea-
sons and listed in alphabetical
order. Maybe we'll provide
another "top" 10 next month!
1
Blackstone Creek
Chuckle if you like, but terrific
layout and pretty good condi-
tions; Little bit of everything
that tests everything; play it
every day and still have money
left for food and clothes.
blackstonecreekgc.com
2
Brown Deer
Great traditional parkland
course and nice value, espe-
cially for Milwaukee County
residents or cardholders; #18;
Tiger Woods turned pro here.
milwaukeecountygolfcourses.
com/brown_details/
3
The Bull at
Pinehurst Farms
Only Jack Nicklaus Signature
Course in Wisconsin; Bring
your balls if you know what
I mean; Toughest on this list.
golfthebull.com
4
Erin Hills Host for 2017
US Open; It's near Washington
County Golf Course and
Hartford Golf Club; Get away
from everything except flora
and fauna; Even scratch player
should plan on 5+ hour round,
walking only. erinhills.com
5
Ives Grove
Three solid links-type nines
(Red & White are my favorites);
Nice people; Fun to play; 20
miles south of Milwaukee, a
four iron from the freeway.
ivesgrovegl.com
6
Johnson Park
Feels like a Tillinghast; Tough
challenge even for the best.
racinegolfonline.com/john-
son_park/
7
Nagawaukee
Director of Golf Tom Halla,
pro shop folks Yvonne and
Jasmine; Lawrence Packard
layout; fine value.
golfwaukeshacounty.com
8
The Straits Great place
if you have $500 to blow on
one round; Every current PGA
Pro Superstar will be here for
2015 PGA Championship Aug.
10-16. americanclubresort.com
9
Washington County
Golf Course
Clubhouse folks and a
maintenance crew that takes
real pride in what it does; My
favorite (at least 40 rounds an-
nually); For one round at The
Straits, I can play 20 times at
this meticulously maintained
Arthur Hills design; Great prac-
tice area. golfwcgc.com
q
Whispering Springs
#s 9 & 18 (the other 16
aren't bad either); Wisconsin's
hidden gem.
whisperingspringsgolf.com
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By JERRY SLASKE
KEY Milwaukee Golf Editor
