ChewbaccaM

The course layout is outstanding. It starts tough, lightens-up a bit, gets tough at the start of the back nine, and gives you a chance on the last three holes to finish strong with a legit shot at an eagle on 17 (short par 4) if you care to use driver or a 3 wood to drive the green or be left with a short pitch shot. The views are wonderful. Staff is great. Pace of play was helped by the ranger kicking the group ahead of us forward one hole which was much needed (bachelor party that turned into a 5-some). The fairways do have a number of divots and it would be helpful if people actually repaired them. Yet, they are generous and I found that even partially errant shots usually ended-up being playable. The reviews here about the course being water-logged are a bit overdone in my view. Yes, that was the case in certain areas but it didn't impact play at all AND the greens were receptive so if you know your numbers and can plant it, good. None of my shots plugged anywhere on the course. The complaining about the greens having too many shelfs is ridiculous. This is a nod to how greens were designed eons ago and although it adds to the challenge, so what? Get over it. Take the time to enjoy the views and the wild life. I really couldn't believe how spectacular this setting was until I got on the property.

The golf course is in very good condition considering it is the end of the season. Kudos to the grounds crew. The greens are in good shape and while there are several pitch marks on them, most are repaired and are not likely to interfere with your putting. The greens are not too onerous in terms of reading, though the 2nd hole can can be challenging if the pin is in the front and you fly your approach shot to the back. The pace of play was not the best on the front nine, but I called the clubhouse and they sent someone out to get things going. The course is one of the more fun venues to play in SE Wisconsin and offers players the ability to score, especially if you are decent golfer. In my opinion, the back plays a tad easier than the front and the layout is fabulous for the last 3 holes. All 3 (short and elevated par 5, short and elevated par 4, elevated par 3) can give a player the opportunity to finish strong. I played this course with a Callaway Supersoft - no need for a lot of spin here, though players are probably helped by a ball that spins more on holes 3 and 4.