Erin Hills Golf Course
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Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 72 | 7735 yards | 77.9 | 145 |
Blue | 72 | 7148 yards | 75.0 | 139 |
Green | 72 | 6739 yards | 73.2 | 135 |
Green/White | 72 | 6462 yards | 72.0 | 132 |
White | 72 | 6230 yards | 70.5 | 129 |
White (W) | 72 | 6230 yards | 75.5 | 131 |
White/Gold | 72 | 5578 yards | 67.6 | 123 |
White/Gold (W) | 72 | 5578 yards | 71.9 | 124 |
Gold (W) | 72 | 5082 yards | 69.2 | 118 |
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: 77.9/145 | 553 | 361 | 476 | 439 | 462 | 237 | 607 | 492 | 165 | 3792 | 504 | 426 | 464 | 215 | 613 | 366 | 190 | 481 | 663 | 3922 | 7714 |
Blue M: 75.2/140 | 538 | 358 | 433 | 439 | 439 | 208 | 576 | 443 | 150 | 3584 | 476 | 403 | 434 | 193 | 594 | 356 | 180 | 447 | 637 | 3720 | 7304 |
Green M: 73.3/135 | 512 | 338 | 404 | 403 | 406 | 188 | 551 | 415 | 143 | 3360 | 455 | 353 | 390 | 170 | 507 | 346 | 155 | 434 | 622 | 3432 | 6792 |
Green/White M: 72.0/132 | 512 | 316 | 404 | 385 | 406 | 176 | 487 | 361 | 138 | 3185 | 421 | 353 | 370 | 162 | 507 | 346 | 140 | 385 | 622 | 3306 | 6491 |
White M: 70.3/129 W: 75.3/131 | 485 | 316 | 366 | 385 | 359 | 176 | 487 | 361 | 138 | 3073 | 421 | 315 | 370 | 162 | 473 | 299 | 140 | 385 | 542 | 3107 | 6180 |
White/Gold M: 67.9/122 W: 72.2/124 | 485 | 316 | 366 | 280 | 359 | 176 | 389 | 361 | 135 | 2867 | 298 | 315 | 310 | 152 | 438 | 299 | 140 | 322 | 506 | 2780 | 5647 |
Gold W: 69.2/118 | 386 | 223 | 299 | 280 | 320 | 124 | 389 | 239 | 135 | 2395 | 298 | 274 | 310 | 152 | 438 | 252 | 126 | 322 | 506 | 2678 | 5073 |
Handicap | 3 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 6 | |||
Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 3 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 6 |
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Photo submitted by Topop1223 on 09/20/2023
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Photo submitted by Topop1223 on 09/20/2023
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Photo submitted by Dekowski on 07/25/2022
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Photo submitted by jbzYVjUgB0alp8OeLQIE on 08/17/2020
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Big sky territory and perfect conditions Photo submitted by Brookscm72 on 06/17/2020
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The Gentle Giant... Photo submitted by Brookscm72 on 06/17/2020
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Putting Green Photo submitted by dahlryan on 05/31/2020
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#3 Photo submitted by dahlryan on 05/31/2020
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The Drumlin Photo submitted by dahlryan on 05/31/2020
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The par-4 3rd is the first of many tough holes here. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/31/2020
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The par-4 4th Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/31/2020
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THe par-3 9th is perhaps the toughest par-3 I've ever played. Also one of the most beautiful. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/31/2020
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Incredible facilities here at Erin Hills. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/31/2020
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The par-4 14th has a wicked and wild green surround. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/31/2020
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The Drumlin putting course will keep you and your buddies entertained till dark and beyond! Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/31/2020
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#1 - Par 5 (Tee) Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 05/31/2020
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#4 - Par 4 (Approach) Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 05/31/2020
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#9 - Par 3 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 05/31/2020
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#12 - Par 4 (Approach) Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 05/31/2020
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#14 - Par 5 (Green) Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 05/31/2020
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#15 - Par 4 (Tee) Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 05/31/2020
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The 18th is a terrific finisher with The Lodge and Holy Hill in the background. Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 05/30/2020
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The par 4, 15th is my favorite hole on the course. Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 05/30/2020
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A fantastic vista from the 15 tee, looking back at 14 and more! Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 05/30/2020
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The 11th is a nice breather after a very difficult stretch of holes. Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 05/30/2020
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The 9th is a tricky short par 3 with one of the most diabolical greens I've seen. Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 05/30/2020
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The 3rd hole is absolutely stunning. Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 05/30/2020
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Lodge Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 06/13/2019
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sunset on No. 9 Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 06/13/2019
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The caddie barn Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 06/13/2019
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Photo submitted by EthanZimman on 03/05/2019
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Photo submitted by EthanZimman on 03/05/2019
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Photo submitted by EthanZimman on 03/05/2019
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Photo submitted by EthanZimman on 03/05/2019
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Photo submitted by EthanZimman on 03/05/2019
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/28/2018
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/28/2018
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/28/2018
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/28/2018
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/28/2018
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/28/2018
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A look back from behind and left of the 2nd green at Erin Hills. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/21/2017
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The approach to the long par-4 3rd at Erin Hills. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/21/2017
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The bunkers short of Erin Hills' par-4 8th green swallow many shots. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/21/2017
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The par-3 9th at Erin Hills is a short hole, but it causes plenty of disasters. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/21/2017
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Hurdzan, Fry and Whitten used the rumpled terrain at Erin Hills to full effect on the par-4 12th. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/21/2017
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18 what a finishing hole. Photo submitted by dahlryan on 08/06/2017
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Mission accomplished Photo submitted by Rbrodbeck on 07/14/2014
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Just desserts Photo submitted by Rbrodbeck on 07/14/2014
Make no mistake - this is a championship test of a course
Golf fans may have been bummed out by the relatively low scores Erin Hills yielded in the 2017 U.S. Open. But don't be fooled; Erin Hills is one of the toughest courses you'll play, especially if you're unable to keep the ball in its generous-but-by-no-means-huge fairways. The rippling Kettle Moraine terrain and mostly elevated, undulating greens cause golfers - pro and amateur alike - plenty of problems throughout the round. Caddies are especially valuable here, as they can point you toward the safe spots that do exist, mostly in the form of gathering slopes on and around the greens.
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A look back from behind and left of the 2nd green at Erin Hills. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/21/2017
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The approach to the long par-4 3rd at Erin Hills. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/21/2017
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The bunkers short of Erin Hills' par-4 8th green swallow many shots. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/21/2017
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The par-3 9th at Erin Hills is a short hole, but it causes plenty of disasters. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/21/2017
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Hurdzan, Fry and Whitten used the rumpled terrain at Erin Hills to full effect on the par-4 12th. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/21/2017
Great customer service
Course was very well maintained and the customer service was excellent.
Had a great time and the accommodations were perfect.
Great Course
Great layout and excellent conditions. This was a top 5 round for me! Try the fescue rescue as a cool drink and enjoy the beautiful but challenging track!
Favorite Wisconsin course and maybe favorite overall
I have played quite a few great courses, particularly in the Wisconsin area (Whistling, Blackwolf, Sand Valley). This is definitively the best and the one I most look forward to playing again. An absolute treat and a must-play for anyone who considers themselves a serious golfer.
Great time for group
Went for a trip with 8 of us and had a blast. Stayed on-site in cottages and the hospitality and amenities were top notch. Played kettle loop “short course” to warm up and then putting course at night after some drinks. Great time! Golf was obviously top notch and caddies were great. Highly recommend.
Excellent Experience!
I recently visited Erin Hills Golf Course with 7 friends as part of a broader Wisconsin golf trip. We played two rounds at Erin Hills to start the trip (1 on Friday and 1 on Saturday) and stayed on-site in two of the cottages. We had a tremendous experience, and it was the best part of the entire trip. We played in very different conditions both days (Friday was high 50s with average wind, Saturday was sustained 40 mph wind) and I will say I enjoyed both days. The cottages provided way more room than we needed but much appreciated. The hospitality both from the caddies and staff was great. Our only disappointment was that the caddies did not keep our bags organized. Clubs were put back in wrong places and often swapped with other members in the group (caddies' double bag). A minor inconvenience.
Erin Hills
I played Erin Hills as part of a foursome. From the time we arrived and all of the way through our round, we had excellent customer service. Our caddies were great-knowledgeable and very personable. The pace of play was slower than we are used to, but manageable. The facilities are beautiful and the restaurant was very good.
Incredible
All I can say is this..I CAN’T WAIT TO GO BACK!!! BUILD MORE COURSES!!’
Great experience
Great experience all around. My caddie Cloi was outstanding and course was in great shape. Would love to play again soon. If you get the chance to play do it
Erin Hills has the best facilities at a golf course that are amazing: the chipping area has 2 greens and the whole area is 120 yards long, the range has 150 yards of hitting slots and the range is like 400 yards long, the caddy barn is 2 storied with games like ping pong and pool. The clubhouse is very nice especially with the restaurant that has lockers in it to make you feel like you are in the bar of a locker room. The pro shop is nice but not a ton of selections. Their is a lot of memorabilia from the us open like a signed replica of Justin Thomas’ famous 3 wood. The lodges are all within 150 yards of the first tee and the one I stayed in had a dark lit Irish pub that felt like Ireland. Their is also a 12 hole putting course and a large putting green. The course itself is really good and hard with fairways that funnel into deep bunkers, undulated greens, very thick fescue and some water. It is beautiful and is about a 8-9 mile walk. My favorite holes were 1,2,7,8,12.
Erin Hills
First class facility and amenities. Great stay and play package
Love Erin Hills
Played Erin Hills on May 20 and 21. Course in Excellent shape. Difficult but playable. Played the white tees. Caddie said to add 300 yards to total so worked out to about 6,500 yards. Everyone was so welcoming for the bag drop to room experience. On course staff are excellent. Food is excellent. Lodges are special. Go and enjoy.
As good as it gets
This course is majestic. it is my favorite non-links course I have ever played along with Bandon Trails. Every hole is great and the conditions the fairways and greens were in were perfect. Spendy by worth ever penny! Just play it some time!
Exceed expectation
This course is amazing. From the design to the challenge and the quality of the overall experience 2nd to none. The stay was well worth the cost customer service and attention to detail is fantastic.
Outstanding
Wonderful experience. From the minute you come through the gate, you are treated as valued guest. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The course is amazing in layout and condition. The best greens that I have ever played. Can’t wait to put together our trip here next year.
Awesome Experience
A must course for everyone bucket list, great course great people, great time!
Great Experience
Played Erin Hills for the first time. The course was very fair, but challenging. Very playable for all levels of golfers because there are multiple tees to play from.
The atmosphere was very friendly and the staff could not have been more accommodating. In addition, the cabins on site were first class.
Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely return.
Great layout
The course provides a good test for golfers of all levels.
The greens are quick and undulating.
Generous landing areas off the tee, but requires good approach shots to score.
Definitely worth having a caddie. Several blind shots.
The course is going through a fairway conversion to bent grass. But overall, conditions were very good.
We stayed overnight in the Lodge. A nice room, moderately priced. My only suggestion is they add USB ports in the rooms.
Restaurant has excellent food. I recommend the Scallops, and the ribs.
Three dads who followed their sons!
Kids were in town for an AJGA event and we took them to Erin Hills after their even was over! Get a caddy, it will only be tougher walking and knowing where to hit it without one!! We all enjoyed it and the staff could not have been nicer!! ALL STAFF FROM BAG DROP TO PRO SHOP TO RESTAURANT TO CADDIES were as nice as you could expect if not nicer IMO!!
Believe the Hype
Having been at Erin Hills for the US Open in 2017, it's hard to describe or fathom how different the course is when playing it versus watching it behind the spectator ropes or on TV. I've found it's also hard for courses to live up to the hype when it has been repeatedly praised in publications and by reviewers far more respected than I. That being said, Erin Hills absolutely lives up to the hype and more.
From when you first check in at the guard shack at the main entrance until you leave the grounds, the service provided is first rate. I felt like everyone on the grounds wanted to ensure that my experience there was the best possible. The caddies were personable and an excellent resource. Not only did they provide good reads on the greens but the yardages they provided for approach shots and aiming lines off the tees were spot on.
Words can't really describe the course itself. I would call it "challenging fun." Throughout the round you will be faced with risk/reward shots whether it is lines off the tee, taking on the pin on approach shots, or trying to figure out if you have a decent lie in the deep fescue. The fact that I had to take a few seconds to truly think about what shot I wanted to play and how to play it made Erin Hills the best course I have ever played. The question for me was "Do I play the hero shot and risk double bogey (or worse) or do I play the safe shot and just play for par?" All of that credit can go to the design of the course and the excellent conditioning. I can't imagine playing that course in US Open conditions. I just hope it gets thrown back into the rotation and the wind decides to blow this time like it did during our rounds.
Friendly tips: Make sure you play the correct tees and don't be afraid to move up a tee box if the wind is blowing. 400 yard par 4's easily turn into playing like they are 450+ when the wind is gusting.
Take advantage of the practice areas. The par 5, 1st hole is no slouch with a somewhat demanding tee shot right from the get-go.
Trust the caddies. Don't trust your eyes. This goes for aiming points and reads on the greens. The greens are so sneaky good with such subtle breaks that us mere mortals won't pick up on them the first time around.
Cons of the course: I have to be fair and point out a couple of negatives but this is just nit-picking. Get your legs in shape to walk this course. The elevation changes will get to you if you aren't prepared. Be ready for a 5 hour round. Erin Hills isn't exactly a course that you can just fly around in carts. Its a "grinder" course that you have to walk and you'll have to take some time to find your ball in the deep fescue or take a couple of swings to get out of deep bunkers. The positive about this is that it never felt like a 5 hour round. The entire time, you are just soaking up the views and the challenging golf.
Verdict: I've been fortunate enough to play other top 100 courses both public and private in the US. Erin Hills tops them all. The experience of playing there is one that I will never forget. The fact that I want to make Erin Hills a yearly "must play" is perhaps the highest compliment that I can give it. This isn't just a one and done bucket list course. This is golf as it should be. Golf at Erin Hills is an escape from the norm and something that I'll now have to measure all other courses against. I can't recommend this course or this experience enough.
Public Golf of the Highest Quality
From the time you pull up to the entrance shack until the time you drive away, Erin Hills offers its guests one of the highest quality golf experiences to be had. The world-class facilities, bigger-than-life course, superb conditions, and extremely professional and friendly staff make you feel more like a pro golfer than any other public course I've played.
Despite the COVID-19 restrictions in place, there was very little disruption to my experience over two days here. The absence of rakes and the presence of cup inserts made no discernible difference on play. The practice facilities, though somewhat limited were still accessible and helpful. The entire staff kept a safe distance while still providing excellent service. The touchless experience they now offer is a benchmark of all other premiere golf destinations.
The course itself is something to behold and perhaps my favorite aspect of its design is the fact that in order to behold it you have to nearly be right on top of it; you can't see any evidence of the course from any road or even from the long driveway leading up to the parking lot.
Every feature feels massive from tee boxes that are 150 yards apart to fairways stretching 70 yards wide to greens that seem impossible to miss (spoiler alert: they aren't). The size and scale of the course adds to its grandeur. Each hole is designed with care and character and playing the course before July means that you can go multiple rounds without losing a ball as the notorious rough is still fairly tame.
Fine fescue grass for the fairways and bent grass greens are a recipe for exquisite conditions and the maintenance team here executes flawlessly. The fairways in particular are a joy to walk on; the feel of plush carpet under your feet was commented by several in my group. The greens roll like butter and are fast enough but not too fast. It's a long enough round without worrying about 4-putting.
Speaking of pace, make sure you budget 5+ hours for your round for any related travel plans (I'm currently writing this review from a hotel room because I failed to plan accordingly). The resumption of single and double bag caddies next month should speed things up a little and there's plenty of photos to take if you find yourself waiting on a group in front of you.
After your round there is plenty to keep you and your golfing partners entertained including the fantastically fun Drumlin putting course that stays lit after sunset. It's a small added feature but one that exponentially adds to the overall experience.
Perhaps the aspect of Erin Hills I was most impressed with was its staff. I've been to other high-profile, PGA Tour courses that are booked from sun-up to sundown but here the folks make you feel special and acknowledge that you may not have the means to be here again this year or even this decade.
There's no doubt that playing here requires a deep wallet. The round and caddie services tip over the $400 mark and that doesn't include the swag you'll want to take home with you or the travel expenses for the majority of those coming to play. You do get what you pay for here but you also pay for what you get. Erin Hills is a fair value, nothing less, nothing more.
Playing Erin Hills is an experience you'll never forget. If you have the means the course, the staff, and the great memories will bring you back again and again.
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The par-4 3rd is the first of many tough holes here. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/31/2020
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The par-4 4th Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/31/2020
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THe par-3 9th is perhaps the toughest par-3 I've ever played. Also one of the most beautiful. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/31/2020
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Incredible facilities here at Erin Hills. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/31/2020
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The par-4 14th has a wicked and wild green surround. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/31/2020
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The Drumlin putting course will keep you and your buddies entertained till dark and beyond! Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/31/2020