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Golf Christie Kerr Photo courtesy of the American Club, Kohler, Wis. Great time to tee it up at other fine courses U.S. Womenʼs Open returns to Wisconsin By JERRY SLASKE KEY Mi lwaukee Golf Editor THE 67TH U.S. WOMEN'S OPEN returns to Blackwolf Run in Kohler July 2-8, bringing all of the stars of the international circuit. The tournament will be played on the club's original course designed by Pete Dye and opened in 1988. The same course hosted the 1998 U.S.Women's Open won by Se Ri Pak. Visitors will see all of golf's biggest stars, including Yani Tseng, Sandra Gal, Ai Miyazato, Stacy Lewis, Paula Creamer, Suzann Pettersen, Na Yeon Choi, Jiyai Chin, Brittany Lincicome, Lexi Thompson, Natalie Gulbis, Cristie Kerr, Sun Young Yoo and Michelle Wie. Blackwolf Run – part of the American Club Resort just 50 miles north of Milwaukee – is regularly ranked on the list of "America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses" by Gol f Digestand in a select group of only 36 hotels worldwide to be rated both Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond. Gol also placed it third among North America's golf resorts. the "Top 100 You Can Play" by GOLF Magazine.The resort is f Digest In addition to these elite women's events, the resort has welcomed the men's 2004 and 2010 PGA Championships and the 2007 U.S Senior Open at its Whistling Straits course. Coming up at Whistling Straits are the 2015 PGA Championship and the 2020 Ryder Cup. For more information on the U.S. Women's Open, including tickets, parking and and travel tips, visit www.2012uswomensopen.com. 46 While attending the Open, you might want to sample some of southeastern Wisconsin's better nearby courses includ- ing… The Bull at Pinehurst Farms – One Long Drive in Sheboygan Falls (just south of Kohler about three miles west of I-43 on Highway 28) www.golfthebull.com – This Jack Nicklaus Signature Course will have you asking yourself, "Does golf get any better – or tougher?" It's all here: great condi- tions, great layout, and great service. Small greens, eleva- tion changes, and plenty of water and trees. It's just a few good drives from Blackwolf Run. Autumn Ridge – One Straight Drive in Valders (10 miles west of I-43 and 18 miles north of Sheboygan, exit Hwy. 151 in Manitowoc) www.autumnridgegolfcourse.com Don't let the distance from the tips fool you (6,027 yards), this course is like riding a roller coaster through trees. It's a wild ride, but lots of fun. Hawthorne Hills – 4720 County Rd. I (about 35 miles south of Kohler, exit Highway 33 from I-43) www.co.ozaukee.wi.us – An Ozaukee County course in a park-like setting highlighted by large, well-maintained greens that will challenge all player levels and allow you to use every club in the bag. The Bog – 3121 County Road I (three miles west of I-43, north of Milwaukee in Saukville, exit Highway 33) www.golfthebog.com - An Arnold Palmer course, it is exactly what the name implies. Bring your A-game and you'll feel as if you just conquered Mt. Everest. Fire Ridge – 2241 Highway W (visible on the west side of I- 43 north of Milwaukee in the Town of Grafton, CONTINUED ON PAGE 48