Golf in MKE
Play a new course or two, see the game’s top pros, and support a good cause.
Check Out These Clubs
OLD HICKORY GOLF CLUB
The Old Hickory Golf Club has been a hallmark of Wisconsin golf for over 100 years. Situated on 200 acres east of Beaver Dam, the club’s championship-style course features more than 30 fairway and greenside bunkers that are continually being reinvented and improved.
Alongside open play, Old Hickory Golf Club hosts leagues, lessons and outings. Like the course itself, the clubhouse’s full-service restaurant and banquet hall is open to the public to enjoy for Friday fish fries. Old Hickory’s full-service shop is stocked with top-of-the-line apparel and equipment – it’s a hub of activity at the club and a friendly place to gather before the start of a round. oldhickorygolfclub.com
WEST BEND COUNTRY CLUB
This historic golf course is in the heart of Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine. The scenic course was designed to blend with the area’s natural landscape. Players can challenge themselves with its rolling fairways, strategic bunkers and well-maintained greens. Beyond the course, the clubhouse offers six dining spaces with features like course-side views, lounge seating and fireplaces. The fully stocked pro shop allows access to top-tier golf equipment and apparel, while other spaces – including driving and practice ranges – allow players to hone their skills. West Bend Country
Club also hosts events and tournaments, making it a hub for both competitive and social golf. westbendcc.com
Watch the Pros
History is being made at Erin Hills, the host of the 80th U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally, the premier championship in women's golf. From May 29-June 1, defending champion Yuka Saso will join 155 others, including World No. 1 Nelly Korda and 2024 Olympic Gold Medalist Lydia Ko. Daily tickets and whole tournament packages are available for those who don’t want to miss the chance to see the best golfers in the world, from the front row of the rope lines or from grandstands. Visitors 17 or younger receive complimentary admission with the purchase of an adult ticket. And if you're looking for a premium experience, The Lodge ticket packages provide all-inclusive food and beverage throughout the day, with views of the golf course. uswomensopen.com
Golf for a Good Cause
On June 9, the Coalition for Children, Youth & Families is hosting its 17th annual golf fundraiser at The Legend at Merrill Hills in Waukesha.
With a shotgun start at noon, players will enjoy 18 holes of golf, complete with a cart, lunch and a sleeve of balls. Throughout the day, a variety of mulligans, raffle prizes, and on-course games will give participants an opportunity for further giving.
Afterward, golfers are invited to join the 19th hole celebration around 4 p.m. for drinks and appetizers. The event has a goal of raising $45,000 to support the Coalition’s mission of helping those involved in foster care, adoption and kinship care, and ensuring families and caregivers have the resources they need. coalitionforcyf.org ◆
