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#80 in the United States

Milwaukee Country Club

River Hills, Wisconsin · designed by H.S. Colt & C.H. Alison · opened 1929
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Milwaukee Country Club
River Hills, Wisconsin
Par
71
Yardage
6,732yds
Holes
18
Opened
1929
Access
Private
Design
Classic
Plan of Milwaukee Country Club showing its fairways, greens and bunkers, drawn from OpenStreetMap data.
Course plan of Milwaukee Country Club, drawn from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL). It shows what volunteer mappers have recorded, not an official plan, and the level of detail varies from course to course.

History

Milwaukee Country Club in River Hills, designed by H.S. Colt and C.H. Alison and opened in 1929 on glacially-shaped terrain north of Milwaukee, is the finest British-designed classic course in the Midwest. Colt and Alison created a course of exceptional strategic variety, with their characteristic crossing of strategic thought lines across each hole. The course's bold cross-bunkers, angled fairways, and Colt's trademark subtly contoured greens create a sophisticated test that rewards intelligent play over raw power. Its understated excellence and historical integrity make it one of the most admired classic courses in the American heartland.

Signature Hole

15th hole, par 4, 460 yards — a long demanding par-4 with Colt's characteristic diagonal bunkers demanding a precisely shaped tee shot

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In the context of the top 100

Where this course sits against every ranked course on the list.

Opened 1929 — older than 43 of the 100 ranked courses.Opened 1929 — older than 43 of the 100 ranked courses.Opened1929189119572023
6,732 yards — longer than 15% of the ranked top 100.6,732 yards — longer than 15% of the ranked top 100.Yardage6,732 yds3,4187,876

Frequently asked questions

Is Milwaukee Country Club public or private?

Milwaukee Country Club is a private club. Play is generally limited to members and their accompanied guests.

Who designed Milwaukee Country Club?

Milwaukee Country Club was designed by H.S. Colt & C.H. Alison and opened in 1929.

Where does Milwaukee Country Club rank among the top golf courses in America?

Milwaukee Country Club ranks #80 on our consensus ranking of America's 100 greatest golf courses, synthesized from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and GOLF Magazine.

What is the signature hole at Milwaukee Country Club?

The signature hole at Milwaukee Country Club is the 15th hole, par 4, 460 yards — a long demanding par-4 with Colt's characteristic diagonal bunkers demanding a precisely shaped tee shot.

River Hills, Wisconsin · 43.1633, -87.9386 · nearby top-100 courses shown in outline · open in Google Maps →

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