Course & Court Sports

Wisconsin course and court sports come with a top-notch pedigree that surprises many. From golf to tennis and disc-golf to ultimate frisbee, course and court sports are plentiful! Time to tee it up with a Wisconsin B&B getaway that revolves around golf and other popular sports.

There are some 500 public golf courses in the state, with fairways designed by major champions including Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. The Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic and the PGA Champions Tour American Family Insurance Championship are here. In addition, Wisconsin will host the 2020 Ryder Cup.

Perhaps the most important golf milestone took place in 2017 when the U.S. Open, the grandest stage in golf, was contested in Wisconsin for the first time. The venue was Erin Hills in Erin, just a short drive from Milwaukee, and only the sixth publicly accessible course to host the championship, which says a lot given it was the 117th U.S. Open. Golf Erin Hills plus the two other public courses in Wisconsin designed by the same designers who created Erin Hills, Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry - Wild Rock in Wisconsin Dells and Troy Burne in Hudson.

Few would argue that it was the courses of Kohler - Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run – that put Wisconsin on the golf map. The newest course, Sand Valley, Nekoosa, in Central Wisconsin, was named the “#1 Best New Golf Course for 2017” by Golf Digest.

Other noteworthy courses include SentryWorld in Stevens Point and University Ridge in Madison.

Likewise, there are two other golf options - disc golf and frisbee golf. Wisconsin has nearly 300 public disc golf courses. As a result, it's in the top five in the nation for courses and tournaments. Courses range from compact 3-hole layouts all the way up to 27 holes. Most courses are free.

Ultimate frisbee, on the other hand, is a seven-person team sport played on a football field. In this keep-away game, players move the Frisbee by passing, with one point earned per goal in the end zone. Certainly, strategy and athleticism define this sport.

Switching gears from courses to courts, Wisconsin is a hotbed for pickleball. You read that right, pickleball, with major tournaments played in Eau Claire, Green Bay, Madison and Milwaukee.

For the full-court experience, pack your tennis racquets and play at well-maintained public courts around Wisconsin.

Rochester Inn

Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin

Experience the legendary championship golf that Sheboygan Falls, Kohler, and the surrounding areas have to offer.  The Rochester Inn is located minutes from Whistling Straits (home of the 2020 Ryder Cup), Blackwolf Run, and The Bull at Pinehurst Farms, which is Wisconsin's only Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course and is ranked #85 on Golf Digest's ranking of America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses.  Contact our staff for recommendations and golf reservations.  

Experience the legendary championship golf that Sheboygan Falls, Kohler, and the surrounding areas have to offer.  The Rochester Inn is located minutes from Whistling Straits (home of the 2020 Ryder Cup), Blackwolf Run, and The Bull at Pinehurst Farms, which is Wisconsin's only Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course and is ranked #85 on Golf Digest's ranking of America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses.  Contact our staff for recommendations and golf reservations.  

Lake Ripley Lodge

Cambridge, Wisconsin

Lake Ripley Lodge is less than a mile from Laker Ripley Country Club. Several Area Golf courses, Disc Golf, Bocce Ball, basketball, and volleyball at the nearby Community Beach Park.

Lake Ripley Lodge is less than a mile from Laker Ripley Country Club. Several Area Golf courses, Disc Golf, Bocce Ball, basketball, and volleyball at the nearby Community Beach Park.

Hidden Serenity Bed & Breakfast

West Bend, Wisconsin

Hidden Serenity offers an on-site lighted Sport Court for Pickle Ball. We are also centrally located between 3 of the Nations most famous golf courses.  

Arguably the greatest championship course in the United States, The Straits at Whistling Straits® has hosted the 2004, 2010 and 2015 PGA Championships and the 2007 U.S. Senior Open, and it is the future site of the 2020 Ryder Cup.

Whistling Straits offers two courses of dynamic contrast and world-class prestige. Open, rugged and windswept terrain defines The Straits®, sculpted along two miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. Borrowing influences ...

Hidden Serenity offers an on-site lighted Sport Court for Pickle Ball. We are also centrally located between 3 of the Nations most famous golf courses.  

Arguably the greatest championship course in the United States, The Straits at Whistling Straits® has hosted the 2004, 2010 and 2015 PGA Championships and the 2007 U.S. Senior Open, and it is the future site of the 2020 Ryder Cup.

Whistling Straits offers two courses of dynamic contrast and world-class prestige. Open, rugged and windswept terrain defines The Straits®, sculpted along two miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. Borrowing influences from Irish links courses, The Straits has fescue fairways and massive sand dune bunkers. Just inland, interspersed by four meandering streams, the grassland and dunes aspect of The Irish is a deceiving tranquil landscape.

Experience these two must-play courses crafted by hall-of-fame designer Pete Dye and ranked among the best in the United States.

The Bog, Located 25 minutes north of Milwaukee. Designed by Arnold Palmer. THE BOG is a public 18-hole, Par 72 championship layout, playable from 5,110 yds - 7,221 yds to all skill and courage levels, flowing through 297 acres of woods, wetlands, rolling hills and wildlife habitat.

Erin Hills. Long before golf was played at Erin Hills, the 652 acres of pristine land was host to icy fingers and streams from the last glacier to cover south central Wisconsin. Rivers carved graceful features into the landscape, turning the Kettle Moraine into the diverse region that it is today. Architects adopted a minimalist approach in designing Erin Hills, as nature had sculpted the land so well that the golf holes seemed to emerge from the property.

Eagle Centre House Bed and Breakfast

Eagle, Wisconsin

Eagle Centre House is 5 minutes from the oldest Golf 9-Hole Golf Course in the State, Eagle Spring Golf Course.  They say it is quite a challenge.  Minutes more from Broadlands, North Prairie, Kettle Moraine, Dousman;  Lauderdale Lakes & Evergreen Courses in Elkhorn and many more nearby.

Eagle Centre House is 5 minutes from the oldest Golf 9-Hole Golf Course in the State, Eagle Spring Golf Course.  They say it is quite a challenge.  Minutes more from Broadlands, North Prairie, Kettle Moraine, Dousman;  Lauderdale Lakes & Evergreen Courses in Elkhorn and many more nearby.

Miller's Daughter Bed and Breakfast

Green Lake, Wisconsin

We are located a quarter of a mile from beautiful Lawsonia golf course. Lawsonia offers 36 championship holes, Scottish links style and woodlands that borders Green Lake. 

http://www.lawsonia.com

Tuscombia Golf course is located in our downtown area and is the oldest golf course in Wisconsin! Tuscombia is a 27 hole course and provides a park like setting with evergreens and century-old hardwoods.

http://www.tuscumbia.net

Mascoutin is another 27 hole course located just 8 miles north of Green Lake and a couple miles south of Berlin. With undulating greens, bunkers, sandtraps gallore, water hazards...

We are located a quarter of a mile from beautiful Lawsonia golf course. Lawsonia offers 36 championship holes, Scottish links style and woodlands that borders Green Lake. 

http://www.lawsonia.com

Tuscombia Golf course is located in our downtown area and is the oldest golf course in Wisconsin! Tuscombia is a 27 hole course and provides a park like setting with evergreens and century-old hardwoods.

http://www.tuscumbia.net

Mascoutin is another 27 hole course located just 8 miles north of Green Lake and a couple miles south of Berlin. With undulating greens, bunkers, sandtraps gallore, water hazards and the nortorious "cliff" hole, this is can be somewhat challenging but a lot of fun and beautiful views.

http://www.mascoutingolf.com

Inn On Lake Wissota

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

 Lake Wissota Golf course is an 18-hole par 71 public course located less than 1 mile from Inn on Lake Wissota.  Nestled amongst the natural setting of Lake Wissota and it's rolling, wooded terrain, it has a widely acclaimed layout and they offer stellar playing conditions.  The attentive staff is there to make sure Lake Wissota Golf is the best value in the Chippewa Valley.

Ojibwa Golf & Bowl in Chippewa Falls is a family friendly experience for people of all ages.  Their easy hop on golf course and wooded scenery has made Ojibwa a Northwoods favorite.  

 

 Lake Wissota Golf course is an 18-hole par 71 public course located less than 1 mile from Inn on Lake Wissota.  Nestled amongst the natural setting of Lake Wissota and it's rolling, wooded terrain, it has a widely acclaimed layout and they offer stellar playing conditions.  The attentive staff is there to make sure Lake Wissota Golf is the best value in the Chippewa Valley.

Ojibwa Golf & Bowl in Chippewa Falls is a family friendly experience for people of all ages.  Their easy hop on golf course and wooded scenery has made Ojibwa a Northwoods favorite.  

 

White Lace Inn / Door County

Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

No matter your skill level, you'll want to try one or more of Door County's 11 golf courses. With fresh air, warm sun and unbeatable views of Lake Michigan and Green Bay, golfing in Door County is an experience to remember.

No matter your skill level, you'll want to try one or more of Door County's 11 golf courses. With fresh air, warm sun and unbeatable views of Lake Michigan and Green Bay, golfing in Door County is an experience to remember.

Inn at Wawanissee Point

Baraboo, Wisconsin

Devil's Head Resort, next door, offers two challenging championship, 18-hole golf courses with incredible views of the Lake Wisconsin valley. 20 minutes southwest is Lake Wisconsin Country Club in Prairie du Sac, a par-70 course along the Wisconsin River with a 117-slope rating, a nice experience for all abilities.Just north of Baraboo is a delightful nine-hole course, Fairfield Hills Golf Course: 1,900 yards, par 30, with rolling, wooded terrain, a water hazard and sand bunkers to challenge but welcoming to beginners, plus a large practice range and putting green. It's locally owned, meticulo...

Devil's Head Resort, next door, offers two challenging championship, 18-hole golf courses with incredible views of the Lake Wisconsin valley. 20 minutes southwest is Lake Wisconsin Country Club in Prairie du Sac, a par-70 course along the Wisconsin River with a 117-slope rating, a nice experience for all abilities.Just north of Baraboo is a delightful nine-hole course, Fairfield Hills Golf Course: 1,900 yards, par 30, with rolling, wooded terrain, a water hazard and sand bunkers to challenge but welcoming to beginners, plus a large practice range and putting green. It's locally owned, meticulously maintained, beautiful, fun and playable in two hours.20 minutes north in Wisconsin Dells are three courses. Trappers Turn Golf Club: a 27-hole course designed by Andy North and Roger Packard, offers a spacious learning center and practice facility. Wild Rock Golf Club at The Wilderness Territory, new in 2008, earned Golf Digest Magazine's vote for one of America's best new courses. It blends three diverse terrains, appealing to all skill levels. Christmas Mountain Village has a 27-hole golf course.Drive an hour southwest to the county's driftless area to enjoy rolling hills and numerous water elements of the House On The Rock Resort's 27 holes of championship golf in its The Springs Course and The North Nine, near Spring Green, Wis.An hour-drive southeast offers University Ridge in Madison, Wis.

Old Rittenhouse Inn

Bayfield, Wisconsin

Bayfield offers a wide variety of Hiking, Biking, and Cross Country Ski trails including the Brownstone Trail, Jolly Trail, Mt. Ashwabay, and Valhalla recreational areas. If you love the outdoors, you will love Bayfield! There's even a world class pool and recreational facility located within blocks of the Inn.

Bayfield offers a wide variety of Hiking, Biking, and Cross Country Ski trails including the Brownstone Trail, Jolly Trail, Mt. Ashwabay, and Valhalla recreational areas. If you love the outdoors, you will love Bayfield! There's even a world class pool and recreational facility located within blocks of the Inn.

Brisbane House

Arena, Wisconsin

House on the Rock Resort, 10 minutes away, has 27 holes of championship golfing in a gorgeous natural setting. The golf pro, Charles, used to live at Brisbane House--let him know where you're staying!

House on the Rock Resort, 10 minutes away, has 27 holes of championship golfing in a gorgeous natural setting. The golf pro, Charles, used to live at Brisbane House--let him know where you're staying!

Honeybee Inn Bed and Breakfast

Horicon, Wisconsin

Horicon Hills Golf Course, formerly Rock River Hills GC, is a public course built along the Rock River with 13 of the 18 holes involving water.  Considered one of the best kept secrets in southern Wisconsin golf, it is a very picturesque course with abundance of wildlife roamning its terrrain. Horicon Hills has a 4.5 star rating by Golf Digest and is labeled as a "Hidden Gem" by Gary D'Amato. Come check it out!  ALSO- The Rock River Bend Disc Golf Course is located in a beautiful park along the Rock River in Horicon. WI. The course is great for beginners and intermediate players, with nice ...

Horicon Hills Golf Course, formerly Rock River Hills GC, is a public course built along the Rock River with 13 of the 18 holes involving water.  Considered one of the best kept secrets in southern Wisconsin golf, it is a very picturesque course with abundance of wildlife roamning its terrrain. Horicon Hills has a 4.5 star rating by Golf Digest and is labeled as a "Hidden Gem" by Gary D'Amato. Come check it out!  ALSO- The Rock River Bend Disc Golf Course is located in a beautiful park along the Rock River in Horicon. WI. The course is great for beginners and intermediate players, with nice baskets and signage. Each hole presents its own set of challenges (hole #2 is short but ace-able). Players can reasonably play 18 holes in about an hour. Although it is often you will see other players on the course, it is never crowded. Don’t have a set of discs? The Horicon Public Library has several sets of the frisbee-like discs for checkout.

 

Stewart Inn

Wausau, Wisconsin

The Wausau Marathon is an emerging event in the marathon circuit.

The Wausau Marathon is an emerging event in the marathon circuit.

Cobblestone Bed and Breakfast

Birchwood, Wisconsin

Golf Tagalong Golf course. Butternut Golf Coarse, Turtleback Golf Coarse

Golf Tagalong Golf course. Butternut Golf Coarse, Turtleback Golf Coarse

Cameo Rose Victorian Country Inn

Belleville, Wisconsin

Cameo Rose is just 10-20 minutes from the area's best golfing with University Ridge Golf Course near Verona; The Legends of Bergamont Golf Course at Oregon, WI; Edelwiess Golf Course in New Glarus as well as many other Verona and Madison area public courses.

Cameo Rose is just 10-20 minutes from the area's best golfing with University Ridge Golf Course near Verona; The Legends of Bergamont Golf Course at Oregon, WI; Edelwiess Golf Course in New Glarus as well as many other Verona and Madison area public courses.

Justin Trails Resort, LLC

Sparta, Wisconsin

One recreational disc golf course and one championship course out the back door on our property. The Classic Course is a short one mile walk with elevation change which usually takes one to one and a half hours to play. The Big Brother Course is 3 miles of walking, more elevation change and more challenge takes three to four hours to play. Bring water and snacks.Benches and compost toilets available on the course.

One recreational disc golf course and one championship course out the back door on our property. The Classic Course is a short one mile walk with elevation change which usually takes one to one and a half hours to play. The Big Brother Course is 3 miles of walking, more elevation change and more challenge takes three to four hours to play. Bring water and snacks.Benches and compost toilets available on the course.

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