Washington County Golf Course
About
Located just northwest of downtown Milwaukee, Washington County Golf Club (formerly known as Family Park Golf Course) feels much further thanks to its seclusion in the beautiful Kettle Moraine area. Arthur Hills designed the course, which is ranked second in the nation among municipal golf course in Golf Digest. The layout sprawls across wide-open, gently rolling terrain. The subtle contours of the landscape provide a few difficult lies and they can also make the greens hard to read but overall it is a course that most players can approach with confidence. Thanks to a versatile layout it appeals to a wide range of skill levels and it is an ideal spot for tournaments and events. Over the years Washington County Golf Club has hosted several championships including the U.S. Open Qualifying Round and the Wisconsin PGA Championship.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 72 | 7048 yards | 73.6 | 134 |
Blue | 72 | 6587 yards | 71.8 | 130 |
White | 72 | 6198 yards | 69.7 | 126 |
White (W) | 72 | 6198 yards | 75.1 | 131 |
Gold | 72 | 5650 yards | 67.3 | 122 |
Gold (W) | 72 | 5650 yards | 72.2 | 127 |
Red (W) | 72 | 5200 yards | 69.6 | 120 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 73.6/134 | 417 | 449 | 535 | 183 | 350 | 189 | 545 | 334 | 450 | 3452 | 386 | 395 | 455 | 570 | 197 | 411 | 222 | 555 | 405 | 3596 | 7048 |
Blue M: 71.8/130 | 396 | 426 | 513 | 169 | 323 | 176 | 524 | 310 | 425 | 3262 | 362 | 329 | 433 | 548 | 175 | 369 | 200 | 533 | 376 | 3325 | 6587 |
White M: 69.7/126 W: 75.1/131 | 373 | 399 | 494 | 156 | 300 | 163 | 505 | 294 | 404 | 3088 | 341 | 310 | 414 | 528 | 147 | 341 | 171 | 514 | 344 | 3110 | 6198 |
Gold M: 67.3/122 W: 72.2/127 | 373 | 359 | 423 | 156 | 300 | 143 | 431 | 294 | 359 | 2838 | 341 | 310 | 362 | 457 | 147 | 248 | 171 | 432 | 344 | 2812 | 5650 |
Red W: 69.6/120 | 311 | 354 | 423 | 120 | 256 | 143 | 431 | 246 | 359 | 2643 | 284 | 272 | 362 | 457 | 92 | 248 | 152 | 432 | 258 | 2557 | 5200 |
Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 6 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 8 |
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Photo submitted by u000006450991 on 04/13/2023
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Photo submitted by Ackes01 on 08/20/2022
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Photo submitted by Ackes01 on 08/20/2022
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Washington County Golf Course, hole 5 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 08/04/2021
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Washington County Golf Course, hole 6 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 08/04/2021
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Washington County Golf Course, hole 17 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 08/04/2021
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Washington County Golf Course, hole 18 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 08/04/2021
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Hole 18 at sunset Photo submitted by u931497043 on 08/31/2020
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Photo submitted by polishpal on 10/17/2017
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Photo submitted by dahlryan on 08/18/2017
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Hole 7 Photo submitted by dahlryan on 08/18/2017
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#2 Par 4 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 07/15/2015
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#6 Par 3 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 07/15/2015
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#7 Par 5 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 07/15/2015
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#11 Par 4 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 07/15/2015
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#13 Par 5 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 07/15/2015
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#16 Par 3 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 07/15/2015
A Milwaukee area must!!!
I hadn't been to Washington County in at least 4-5 years as it was always a favorite of mine when I lived in the Milwaukee area so it was good to get back to see it from a reviewer's perspective.
If you're a golfer and you live in WI, you love fall golf and the day we played, it was perfect fall golf weather. 60 degrees and sunny. Leaves changing colors all over the place.
The value: We played 36 holes for $63 with cart! Fantastic deal.
The course:
It is wide open with a good mix of elevation changes, doglegs, and variety in hole design you will not be bored with. You cannot spray your drives as you can still find the long grass off the tee or other well place bunkers that demand your attention. Long hitters can really swing away but still have to be accurate. For the average golfer, the white tees still provide a good test as one of the course's defenses is the wind. We played the Blue tees in the morning in calm conditions and the whites in the afternoon . The wind negated any yardage advantage especially if you were hitting into it.
The course does not have a signature hole in my opinion but what really stands out is the conditioning. It was as good as any country club I have played. Greens were fast and rolling true and the fairways were lush, green carpets. You would not believe this is a municipal course.
Speaking of those greens. They are also another one of the courses best defenses. Plenty of undulation and subtle breaks really make par difficult if you're on the wrong side of the hole. Local knowledge would be helpful in deciding where to hit your approach shots.
I know they charge close to $80 for non residents during peak season but if the course is the condition is was in today, it's worth your money. The practice facility is top notch with short game area and practice holes as well.
Milwaukee County golf courses are pretty good for value but they don't come close to this gem of a facility. Can't wait to head back
Reviewing Washington County golf course
Always a great golf course to play. i look forward playing there. Nobody has a better practice area.
Great Course
I'm not the greatest golfer but I still find enjoyment here when I have bad rounds. Staff are always great. The deals you can get through GolfNow, Groupon, and even the course itself stands alone from the other area courses. By far an amazing experience. If you happen to stop by in Wisconsin and want to play a beautiful course in the northern Milwaukee area, this is the place to be.
Great course-patrons need to take better care of it
This is a great course and you cannot beat the value you pay with GolfNow deal. However, the patrons who play this course do not take care of things they should. The greens are in pretty rough shape because of no one fixing their ball marks. It’s a shame
Greens so good
Best greens I've putted on with respect to speed in awhile. They were fast and true, but I wish I could have seen less pitch marks. Tons showing and I know I was playing at 5pm so expected but I must have been playing behind a few groups with the inability to bend over and fix.
I like the expansive scenery you get to see here and love the fact everything is separated by strips of fescue grass. It was windy, which seems to be a constant here and I really liked the holes along the large boulders. Added some good color and a strong visual element to the holes where those ran along the side.
Must play for sure while in WI and I can see why this is included on players top lists.
Go play.
Spectacular Course.
Great Arthur Hills design. Pristine course maintenance. Greens, fairways, traps in excellent shape. Greens are tricky to read. Plays long. Amenities and staff are top notch.
A must play if in Wisconsin. A steal at $70 with cart.
Ron’s Review
Everything was almost perfect! Will always go back!!
Ron’s Review
Great course! Would like to see fairways & greens run a little faster!!
What a track!
One of Washington County’s best county courses by far in the state. Greens were pure and tees boxes were mint along with fairways. Staff was accommodating considering I botched the tee time, but they managed to squeeze my friend and I on still. Grounds crew was on site which makes the place so much more amazing. These people take pride in making this place a venue to remember. No question I’ll be back. Love the place! Keep it up.👌🏻
Challenging layout
Ample tee's to choose from. We play a combination that gives us 5900 yards. As 11 handicap at age 72 this yardage is both challenging and fair
Fantastic Course
Overall WCGC provided us a great and challenging golfing experience. Fairways and Greens were in excellent condition. We’re looking forward to future rounds!