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NOW ON THE TEE... By JERRY SLASKE KeyMilwaukee.com Golf Editor Despite harsh winters, Wisconsin is a golfer’s paradise and it all begins this month. Honest! From April through almost all of November, you can play some of the country’s finest courses at affordable rates. In the spring, when weather conditions determine when courses open, early-season rates are very attractive, allowing even the most budget-conscious golfer to play the best courses. To help put your swing in the groove, the following are early-season rates for select courses in Southeastern Wisconsin. There’s something for every budget and you won’t be disappointed with any of these tracts. • Broadlands, 35 miles west of downtown Milwaukee. (www.broadlandsgolfclub.com, 262-392-6320) • Brown Deer – Rated 46th among nation’s munis by Golfweek (414-352-8080 - about 10 miles north of downtown Milwaukee) • The Bull at Pinehurst Farms – Only Jack Nicklaus Signature Course in the state. Sheboygan Falls, 40 minutes north of Milwaukee (www.golfthebull.com, 920-467-1500) • Erin Hills – Site of the 2011 U.S. Amateur and the 2017 U.S. Open, Hartford area northwest of Milwaukee (www.erinhills.com, 262-670-8600) • Fairways of Woodside, Sussex area. (www.fairwaysofwoodside.com, 262-346-7042) • Fire Ridge, Grafton area. (www,fireridgegc.com, 262-375-2252) • Hawk’s View, Lake Geneva area (www.hawksviewgolfclub.com, 262-348-9900) • Ironwood, about 25 miles west of downtown Milwaukee. (www.ironwoodgolfcourse.com, 262-538-9900) • Morningstar, about 30 miles southwest of downtown Milwaukee (www.golfthestar.com, 262-662-1600) • Nagawaukee, about 25 miles west of downtown Milwaukee (262-367-2153) • Quit Qui Oc, Elkhart Lake/Sheboygan area (www.quitquioc.com, 920-876-2833) • Washington County – An Arthur Hills design rated 35th in the nation among munis by Golfweek. Hartford/West Bend area. (www.golfwcgc.com, 262-670-6616) • Western Lakes, about 25 miles west of downtown Milwaukee (www.westernlakes.com, 262-691-0900) • Whispering Springs, Fond du Lac area (www.whisperingspringsgolf.com, 920-921-8053) Fees are for walking unless otherwise indicated. Senior, junior, early-bird, and twilight rates also available at some courses. Golf Article Archives: |
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