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Peninsula State Park Golf Course

#17 Par 3

Location: Ephraim

Yardage: 6,304 yards

Tees: Blue, White, Red, Gold

Holes: 18 (Par 71)

Opened: 1923

Architect: Larry Packard

Category: Local Value

Weekday Rate: $59

Favorite Hole: #11

#10 Green

Door County hosts one of the best getaway locations in the state and has one well-known public golf course that I’m sure many of you have played. Peninsula State Park has an 18 hole course and 6 hole short course on property and is located in Ephraim, designed by Larry Packard. He also designed Mascoutin, Brown County, and Glacier Wood GC for reference. There were 6 holes opened in 1917, 9 in 1923, and all 18 in 1931. They added the short course in 2014. Peninsula State Park Golf Course is a relatively straightforward parkland course with some awesome elevation changes and breathtaking views of the waters of Green Bay. Specifically #8 is a 69 yard par 3 (nice) with a 50 foot drop from tee to green. 17 is also a downhill par 3 but is much longer playing at 186 from the tips. There are some sneaky tough holes on the back 9 including dog legs on 10 and 11, while the front 9 is relatively straightforward. The greens are average size and fairways are cut like a typical muni. The green speed and conditions of the course are also muni-like, slow and in ok shape. The value of this course is decent considering it’s one of the few courses in the busy tourist area of Door County and the scenic views it hosts. A typical round with a cart is around $59, but it depends when you play. Peninsula State Park Golf Course is a good course that isn’t too difficult with great location and even better views.

#10 Par 4

Nice Par 3

Green Bay from #17 tee

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Alpine Valley Golf Resort

  • Location: Elkhorn
  • Tees: Blue, White, Red
  • Holes: 27
    • Summit (Par 36) – 3,126 yards (34.7)
    • Meadows (Par 36) – 2,981 yards (35.5)
    • Sugar Creek (Par 35) – 2,892 yards (34.6)
  • Opened: 1964
  • Architect: Arthur Johnson
  • Category: Local Value
  • Weekday Rate: $47
  • Favorite Hole: #8 Summit

Overlooking Sugar Creek course

Alpine Valley Golf Course is built into the rolling hills and valleys that are shadowed by the 388 foot summit of the ski hill. The resort also has an amphitheater, mountain biking trails, and many other amenities. They have hosted a wide range of artists such as Aerosmith, Grateful Dead, Coldplay, and of course Jimmy Buffet many times. The ski resort on property attracts skiers and snowboarders from across the Midwest every winter, since there is a hill for every skill level. The ski lodge and adjacent pro shop have a nordic ski lodge look, which provides a unique vibe. when you are golfing there in the summer. The three nines are very different, with elevation and landscape anomalies in each. The “Sugar Creek” nine follows the creek through the relatively flat area at the lowest point on property. With a course rating of 34.6 and par 35, this course has just enough water to make the 2900 yard length a little tougher. Since there are 27 holes at Alpine Valley, this course is the 9 hole course and the Summit/Meadows make up the 18. Arthur Johnson designed Alpine Valley, as well as many other resort courses throughout the state. The bunker styling and placement was surprising, as there were many intermediate bunkers that were not fairway or greenside. There are many great dogleg holes on the Summit course that can challenge a golfer of any skill level. Most notably is #8 which has a 40 foot drop from tee to fairway. An aggressive tee shot can leave you a wedge into the par 5, but your drive could get caught up in the tree line on the right, or roll through the fairway. The following hole is a 150 yard par 3 from the tips with another significant elevation change: 60 feet downhill. From the furthest back tee box, which was not in play when we visited, the tee shot is blind. The meadows course transitions between the summit and the sugar creek with holes along the woods and also in the valley. Alpine Valley Golf Course is not kept as well as most of the courses in Lake Geneva, but it is a must see in the area for the elevation changes and well-designed layout. One of our highlights was the Hacker’s Hut where we stopped for a snack. (Shown below)

Meadows #3

Meadows #5

Hacker’s Hut

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Majestic Oaks at Lake Lawn Resort

Hole #2: Drivable Par 4 339 from Tips

  • Location: Delavan
  • Yardage: 6,201 yards
  • Tees: Blue, White, Red
  • Holes: 18 (Par 70)
  • Opened: 1921
  • Architect: Dick Nugent, Tom Bendelow
  • Category: Local Value
  • Weekday Rate: $63 (Cart Required)
  • Favorite Hole: #16

Built on the shores of Delavan Lake, Majestic Oaks at Lake Lawn Resort is a shorter, resort style course only 15 minutes away from Lake Geneva. The resort is settled on 2 miles of shoreline of Delavan Lake, while the entire shoreline is 13 miles. The resort has boat and watersport rentals, two restaurants, three pools, and many other amenities. Opened in 1921 and designed by Tom Bendelow, the length of this course from the tips (6,200 yards and course rating of 70.0) was typical in the early 20th century, but is short by today’s standards. It was redesigned in 1990 by Dick Nugent. Originally named Lake Lawn Golf Course, and renamed Majestic Oaks when the front nine and back nine were switched in 2014. Most popular by resort guests, Majestic Oaks provides golfers with challenging greens and narrow, tree-lined fairways. There are only three par 5’s and five par 3’s on the course making the par 70, but there is also a good mix of long par 3’s and driveable par 4’s. Many greens have multiple tiers and large slopes that make getting up and down difficult if you miss in the wrong spot. There are rolling fairways that follow the landscape leading down to the lake and up the hills, while 14 holes have a great look at Delavan Lake. Hole #12 is a 505 yard dogleg left par 5 that follows the shoreline and gives a very scenic view, one of my favorite holes out there. Carts are required on this course, so the rates are a bit higher compared to Delbrook Golf Course across town. Majestic Oaks is a pricier option in the area given the lakefront location and resort property, but is a fun course with scenic views of Delavan Lake that will test every part of your game.

Hole #11: 165 Yard Par 3 overlooking Delavan Lake

Hole #12: 513 yard Par 5 along lake

Hole #18 green and club house

Hole #1: 431 Yard Par 4 uphill

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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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