Whistling Straits Golf Club
Wisconsin, USA
Whistling Straits Golf Club overview
Whistling Straits Golf Club, located in Haven, Wisconsin was sculpted along two miles of dramatic Lake Michigan shoreline. Designed by renowned golf course architect Pete Dye and opened in 1998, the course is part of the Kohler Company’s collection of luxury golf properties.
It features two distinct 18-hole courses: the Straits Course and the Irish Course. The Straits Course, in particular, has gained international acclaim for its rugged, windswept terrain and more than 1,000 bunkers, all of which evoke the feel of a traditional Irish links course. Its breathtaking lake views and challenging layout make it a favorite among both professionals and amateurs.
Whistling Straits has hosted several major championships, further cementing its reputation in the golfing world. Notably, it was the venue for the PGA Championship in 2004, 2010, and 2015, and it was the site of the 2021 Ryder Cup, where Team USA secured a historic victory.
The club's meticulous design and natural beauty, combined with world-class facilities and accommodations, contribute to its standing as a bucket-list destination for golf enthusiasts around the world.
Location
Whistling Straits Golf Club is situated along the western shore of Lake Michigan in the unincorporated community of Haven, within the Town of Mosel, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. Approximately 60 miles north of Milwaukee, the club offers a scenic and challenging golfing experience.
Golf courses at Whistling Straits Golf Club
The Straits Course
At Whistling Straits, you will find one of the USA’s most admired links layouts with an outstanding array of challenging holes that run alongside Lake Michigan. The Straits Course plays a staggering 7790 yards and wind can become a serious factor here and when it picks up this course is very unforgiving – a real test of links golf that was ranked #2 in Golf Digest's ranking of America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses for 2013/2014.
The Irish Course
Playing 7201 yards this amazing course is much more than a meagre ‘solid second’ at Whistling Straits. The landing zones here are a little wider and the greens are slightly more forgiving. The 13th hole here is a par-3 which features a blind tee shot over sand dunes to a giant 14,000 square foot green. The Irish Course at Whistling Straits was ranked #39 in Golf Digest's ranking of America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses for 2013/2014.
