GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
4.3
84 Reviews (84)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
43
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
96.4%
Recommend this course
81 out of 84 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
0
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
0
Value
0
Layout
0
Friendliness
0
Pace
0
Amenities
0
0%
Recommend this course
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
0
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
0
Value
0
Layout
0
Friendliness
0
Pace
0
Amenities
0
0%
Recommend this course
Read Reviews

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6019 yards
Slope 119
Rating 67.8

Petrifying Springs is the flagship Kenosha County Parks. It is the oldest and largest park in the system, enjoying a stunning landscape of deciduous trees and rolling green hills. The 18-hole golf course was opened in 1936. Enclosed by abundant trees, the course is scenic to say the least. The peacefully secluded atmosphere provides an ideal round of golf. The layout boasts a "sporty" design that is challenging but playable. The fairways are lined with trees and strategically placed bunkers frame the well manicured greens. There is the occasional water hazard one a few holes but water does not pose a major threat. Petrifying Springs is not the most formidable test, but it is great for a casual round with a spectacular setting. The golf course is also one of the area's better values.

Course Details

Year Built 1936
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/15
Architect Joseph A. Roseman (1936) Bob Lohmann

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Golf wear including appropriate shirts and nice slacks or shorts are required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

4.3
84 Reviews (84)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 10
Bunkers 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 12
Seniors 10
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 9
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 11
Worth the Drive 8

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 448
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Illinois Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played

Well Maintained

Pets is a nice track. Only issue this time of year is that they have aerated the greens.....and the old school greens are what makes this course fun. It was like putting on a mine field the day we played. Suggest waiting until next year to play Pets when the greens are in better shape. Charging $32 was pretty steep......course is worth $20/$25 at best with current conditions. That being said best maintenance I've see at this place in several years.......with some very challenging up hill par 5's and par 4's. At all costs don't get above the hole on the 9th and 18th......guaranteed 3 putt or even a 4 putt.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

First timer

First time playing Petrifying Springs, but I will definitely be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

Booked tee time through golf now. Got a great deal that made the day inexpensive. Played 18 with a cart. My 14 year old son and I finished in under 4 hours. He scored his first birdie with a 70 yd wedge shot. He was ecstatic!! Can't wait for tryouts at the HS next week, he's ready!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course! Ride a cart! It has some hills.

Amazing course great condition. Greens were in decent condition and ran very well. Not to easy but not anything crazy so it was nice. Would recommend this course to anyone interested in playing a round of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day for gold

For the drought conditions we have been experiencing the fairways and greens were in excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rock hard ...

Fairways were rock hard and greens were slow. This is a very old course with a lot of very tight fairways and densely wooded areas. Bring your chainsaw.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

As a beginner golfer I found this course challenging. The slope of the pin placement were tough to read. A few holes you were hitting up hill. Tough but fun. I would golf here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Pets

One can score low on this course. The hills make the course interesting. The key to scoring well is to stay below the hole as often as possible.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pets

Really nice place to play and eat! The course was in great condition and the food was very good!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Great Layout

First time playing Petrifying Spring drove down from Milwaukee. Well worth the drive, we got caught in the rain. Instead of Leaving we waited 30 minutes and finished. One of the best courses i played in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great

Always play here and it's very well kept with great conditions

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Springtime in Wisconsin!

Course was still a little wet, but good condition. Greens were very puttable. Losing alot of trees in the area to disease.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pets

For this time of year the course was fanfrikintastic no leaves on greens or fairways greens tough. Lots of fun

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great conditioning

Excellent course with good selection of tees.
Excellent pace.

Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Tougher than you might think

Nicely laid out no par 5s on the back nine although 17 plays long if you dont crush your tee shot. Greens are nice not too tricky but fun

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Saturday afternoon playing pet's

Besides it being very hot and muggy, it was great, good playing time( under 4 hours) course in good shape, had a little trouble on the greens though, everything was short.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

the course was nice

slow playing because of people walking so bad and frustrating waiting every hole because of the people walking

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good

Good stuff man. I like the grass. It is good. Will go again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Short course

Fun to play short course very nicely kept friendly staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun Day of Golf

Had a great time playing with my son and two we were paired up with (Chuck and John). Our biggest challenge was the wind. Great course!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Nearby Courses
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Private
5.0
1
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Public/Municipal
4.0399117647
50
Racine, Wisconsin
Public
2.2304117647
11
Sturtevant, Wisconsin
Public
4.2064176471
264
Racine, Wisconsin
Private
4.0769
13
Racine, Wisconsin
Private
0.0
0
Sturtevant, Wisconsin
Public
4.2064176471
264
Sturtevant, Wisconsin
Public
4.2064176471
264
Racine, Wisconsin
Public/Municipal
4.4058823529
110
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Private
5.0
4
Franksville, Wisconsin
Public
0.0
0
Bristol, Wisconsin
Public
3.9138
116
Golf Packages

Destination Kohler - Champions' Trail Golf Package

FROM $617 (USD)
KOHLER, WI | Enjoy 2 nights’ accommodations at The American Club or the Inn at Woodlake and 3 rounds of golf at Blackwolf Run (River or Meadow Valleys Course) and Whistling Straits (Straits or Irish Course)

Destination Kohler - To Dye Four Golf Package

FROM $557 (USD)
KOHLER, WI | Enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at The American Club or the Inn on Woodlake and 4 rounds of golf at Blackwolf Run (River & Meadow Valley Courses) and Whistling Straits (Straits & Irish Courses).

SentryWorld Stay & Play Package

FROM $347 (USD)
STEVENS POINT, WI | Enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at The Inn at SentryWorld and 2 rounds of golf at SentryWorld Golf Course (site of the 2023 U.S. Senior Open).

SW Michigan Golf Around Package

FROM $127 (USD)
GRAND RAPIDS/KALAMAZOO | Enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at Quality Inn – Battle Creek and 3 rounds of golf at The Medalist Golf Club, Angel’s Crossing Golf Club, and The Grande Golf Club.

Best of Battle Creek Package

FROM $147 (USD)
GRAND RAPIDS/KALAMAZOO | Enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at FireKeepers Casino Hotel and 3 rounds of golf at The Medalist Golf Club, Riverside Golf Club, and Binder Park Golf Course.
Now Reading