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Glen Erin Golf Course

Hole #7 with #9 and Celtic House in background
  • Location: Janesville
  • Yardage: 6,849 yards
  • Tees: Orange, White, Green, Burgundy
  • Holes: 18 (Par 71)
  • Opened: 2003
  • Architect: Greg Martin
  • Category: Local Destination
  • Weekday Rate: $45
  • Favorite Hole: #15

Glen Erin is a refreshing break from the typical golf course in Wisconsin. Opened in 2003, this course is one of the newest in the area, but still has an old-school feel. Located right next to the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport, Glen Erin has charm to it while planes fly over to provide a unique experience. The course truly has an Irish links feel, since it was built into the landscape with rolling hills and natural valleys. Glen Erin has four sets of tees so golfers can choose between 6,849 and 5,021 yards. The course rating from the tips (orange) is 72.4 with a slope of 126. There are three par 5’s on the course, which makes the par of the course 71. Hole 8 is a great hole with a fairly open and straightforward tee shot, but a narrow gap for an approach into an inviting green with bunkers short and right. Holes 10 and 18 bookend the back 9 with par 5’s and are very different from each other, other than the yardage (590 yards). Three of the four par 3’s are over 180 yards from the tips, and the greens have multiple tiers so club choice is very important. Most of the course carries true links characteristics with fescue and large undulated greens. There are also pot bunkers and waste areas. The front nine is very open, so players can attack the course at any angle they choose, as long as they avoid the fairway bunkers. Most days at Glen Erin are windy, so the front nine is much more exposed. The back nine has a couple holes that are open, but most of them including #12 and #15 that are very tight and require a very accurate tee shot. There are well-designed fairways on #4, #10, and #17 that reminisce Erin Hills, given the blind tee shot and slope you have to walk up to reach them. Grabbing a pint in their Irish pub after the round is essential! Glen Erin is a very well-designed course cut into the landscape surrounding the Rock River and provides golfers a glimpse of the origins of golf across the pond.

#18 Par 5 600 Yards
#17 Par 4 Uphill 440
#15 Downhill Par 4 420 yards
Hole #17

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Delbrook Golf Course

#6 North Signature Tree

  • Tees: Blue, White, Gold, Red
  • Holes: 27
    • North (Par 35) – 3,183 Yards
    • Middle (Par 35) – 3,376 Yards
    • South (Par 35) – 3,266 Yards
  • Opened: 1928
  • Architect: Mark Mitchell
  • Category: Local Value
  • Walking Rate: $28
  • Favorite Hole: #8 Middle

Originally built as a private 18-hole club in 1928, Delbrook was purchased by the City of Delavan in 1945 and truly has the hometown-muni feel. Expanded to 27 holes in 2001, there is playability and availability for golfers of all skill levels to play here. Delbrook is about 20 minutes away from Lake Geneva and only 5 minutes north of Delavan Lake (a little smaller than half the size of Lake Geneva). During the week, you can ride 18 holes with a cart for only $36. The length of the course depends on which two 9’s you play, but the tips (blue) play to 6,642 yards and a course rating of 71.8, while each 9 has a par of 35. The “North” is shorter with more trouble, while the “Middle” and “South” follow the original design of the course with more length and demanding approach shots. The course has subtle slopes and a few elevated greens that are relatively small. Since there are original holes and ones added in 2001, there are different green textures as well as different styles from tee to green. There are a couple of sneaky long holes, which is not expected from a course that is only 6,642 yards long. Since there is only one par 5 on each nine, the length has to come from somewhere else i.e. South #1 and #4 both par 4’s at 478 yards and two other par 3’s at Delbrook that are 230 yards. The greens roll true, and at a good pace for a muni. Most of the year, they are not fast by any measure. A classic muni with a small-town feel and great value, Delbrook is not the nicest course in the area shadowed by Lake Geneva, but it has value and is very accessible.

#1 Middle: 420 Yard Par 4 (Original #1)
North #8: Drivable Par 4 over the water (335 from Tips)
South #6: Uphill Par 4 (Original Hole #4)
#9 South: Short Par 4 over water

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Country Club Estates

  • Location: Fontana
  • Yardage: 3011
  • Tees: Blue, White, Red
  • Holes: 9 (Par 35)
  • Opened: 1929
  • Architect: Tom Bendelow
  • Category: Local Value
  • Weekday Rate: $18 (9 holes)
  • Favorite Hole: #3

Country Club Estates opened in 1929 in Fontana and is located in the backyard of Big Foot Country Club. Similar to Big Foot CC, Country Club Estates was designed by Tom Bendelow. The original plans were for an 18 hole golf club, but only 9 holes were built before the Great Depression started in 1929. The land that was designated for the back 9 is still undeveloped, so this course may become 18 holes very far down the road. Since this course was built in 1929, the length is not too long by today’s standards at just over 3000 yards and par 35. The walking rate is $18 during the day and $12 for twilight. There are three tees options: blue, white, and red. The course rating from the blue tees (tips) at 34.7 and a slope of 122. Featuring blind tee shots and sloping fairways, this course is very well designed and a hidden gem in the golfer’s paradise of Lake Geneva. The greens roll fairly quick for their size and have more slope than expected. Overall, a great golf course in the heart of the resort area surrounding Lake Geneva with especially good value. A very short walk from the lake hides this quiet, low-key 9-hole signature Bendelow from the early 20th century.

Driveable Par 4, 250 Yards downhill

Dogleg Right Par 5

Signature arch behind green, Short Par 4

Caddie path on a muni? Yes please. Long Par 3 6th.

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