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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6644 yards
Slope 136
Rating 71.5

Abbey Springs Golf Course in Fontana is routed through mature woodlands that give it a peacefully secluded feel. Surrounded by countryside and enclosed within towering trees, the course is an ideal getaway. The challenging course has small, sloped greens and water hazards that come into play on half of the holes. It is a golf course that requires accuracy, especially when maneuvering past the strategically placed bunkers that lurk beside the greens. There are plenty of challenges in store for more advanced players, but beginners can still approach the course with confidence. The excellent condition of the course is also a feature that any golfer can appreciate. Abbey Springs Golf Course's signature hole is the par-4 17th, which offers what might be the most scenic of all the vistas on the course. This hole plays from an elevated tee that overlooks Lake Geneva.

Course Details

Year Built 1970
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Ken Killian (1970) Dick Nugent (1970) Mike Schulz (2012)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Wisconsin (2015 #2)

Reviews

4.2
78 Reviews (78)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 25
Elevation Changes 24
Narrow Fairways 22
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 23
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 21
A Weekend Splurge 13
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 24
Near Local Attractions 10
At a Resort 7

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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course

The course was in great shape! Spectacular view of the area, and wonderful layout. I would say this is one of the best courses I have played in Wisconsin! Staff was very polite, and helpful. Everything was great...even with cold weather.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of my favorites

I am an avid golfer, and it is always a treat when I get to head to Lake Geneva to play a round here. The pro there is a great guy, and he maintains an excellent course. The course is short, tight, and challenging. The greens will give you nightmares! They are always in great shape, but man can they be tough to read. Lots of memorable holes, especially number 17. One of the prettiest holes I've ever played. You also have an opportunity to knock out an ace and albatross on the same shot. I cannot recommend this course enough. You will not be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course with elevation changes

Beautiful course that is well designed with a nice layout. The course was well maintained and the staff was very accomodating. Fast greens with a lot of slope added to the challenge. Thanks Golfnow for the great deal.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course. A must play

The course was is excellent condition tee to green. Course layout is very interesting and challenging, You will use every club in your bag.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Feels like a country club atmosphere without pretension.

Best value in lake geneva. a little short but very challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

one of the best ever

Beautyfully maintained, excellent lay out, beatyfull views.
One of the best. Will defenitely play there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

excellent in all ways

just the way I remember 15 years ago! still a great course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Country club environment

Course is difficult, with narrow fairways, huge mature trees, uneven lies, blind shots, strategic use of water, severe elevation changes and undulating greens. Enjoyable, but not for a beginner.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

excellent challenging golf course

The only negative was that greens are in the midst of the aeration process. Everything else, fairways, etc. was top notch.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful setting with challenges for all skill levels.

Set in a heavily-treed area on the South Shore of Lake Geneva, WI,
the course offers numerous elevation changes with some truly spectacular views of the lake itself. The course is well maintained with some of the nicest "rest stations" you will ever encounter out on a golf course (you won't find any porta-potties out here). There are four sets of tee boxes not including the women's tee - enough to challenge all but touring pros! But, you gotta hit it straight or the woods will eat you alive. I love this course!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful setting for a classic style course

Situated in the rolling kettle moraine with views of Lake Geneva
this classic style course had plenty of elevation changes and challenging greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

lots of elevation changes, beautiful views

I hears it was beautiful, it is lots of elevation challenges and big ones , short par 4's down hill, 50-100 ft drops, awesome , absolutley gorgeous . big fast greens very playable, if you walk better be in shape,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic views and maintained well

Found a $24 deal on Saturday. For the price, the course was incredible and unbeatable. For the $79 normal price, I would say exactly the same. The course was excellently maintained and the views were incredible, as there are a number of hills scattered throughout. The staff were also extremely friendly and accommodating.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Landscape

This course is by far the best course I've played on thus far. Granted I haven't played very long, the course offers great friendly staff with challenging changes in elevation. The course however is very straight play, as in not many turns or twists to the course it self.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Several interesting hole,some great views and several holes are very challenging

liked it alot ,well maintained,hidden away,good value and it is a very old course

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

hidden gem

nice course,great staff.will do it again very challeging

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful Course

BEAUTIFUL COURSE. NICE TEE BOXES, GREAT FAIRWAYS AND GREEN NEED SOME WORK BUT OVERALL AWESOME COURSE. PLENTY OF TROUBLE

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Course has wonderful views, and great layout, with elevation changes.

Had a wonderful time , would recommend this course to ALL levels of players. Fall colors will be spectacular. The course was in great shape, even with this years drought.
Gotta try it you'll love it, and play it again, and again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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