Private golf courses
Several miles down the road from Blackwolf Run, Sheboygan's Pine Hills CC is one of the top 3 private golf courses in the state. But they're not stopping there. Upcoming renovation work by Drew Rogers should turn its weakest hole in to one of its best, and other improvements plus fresh eyes on the 92-year-old golf course should finally bring it the national attention it's deserved for years.
One of two Donald Ross designed golf courses in the state of Wisconsin, Kenosha Country Club boasts an almost 100-year-old private course with a rather unique variety of hole layouts, thoughtful use of elevation and fun, tiny [but expanding] green complexes that my host, Gregg, described perfectly as "playful."
Located on the north side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The University Club is a challenging private course originally designed by Tom Bendelow and recently renovated by Andy Staples. 18 holes of challenging, country club golf highlight a terrific private club experience including its downtown sister location.
One of the top 100 overall golf courses in the country, Black Sheep Golf Club outside of Chicago, Illinois, is a men's only private club with a fantastic logo and an even better golf course. Boasting 27 holes of linksy David Esler designed golf, owner Vince Solano has successfully developed an out-of-this-world-good golf experience with an out-in-the-boondocks feel, still somehow near enough to the city limits.
One of the top private club experiences in the state of Wisconsin, Blue Mound Golf & Country Club boasts a top 200 golf course designed by one of the industry's true legends, Seth Raynor. Blue Mound's 93-year-old course is highlighted by some fantastic Raynor/Macdonald template holes and especially by the area's biggest and best green complexes.
Is Hawk's Landing the state's best conditioned golf course? If it's not, it's right up there.
