Considering Wisconsin for your next golfing holiday? Awesome idea. With over 500 courses and two stops on the PGA tour, the state is a great destination to play golf. If you’ve never been to Wisconsin before, we’ve got you covered with our top nine resorts in the state.
1. Sand Valley Golf Resort
Looking for a golf resort that combines quintessential golfing experiences with modern décor lodging? That’s good because the Sand Valley Golf Resort in Nekoosa offers both. Stay and play rates are offered here but typically don’t offer any other added incentives. However, junior guests and active serving US military citizens can play for free.
The resort has five different courses to enjoy multiple facets of golf while Sand Valley and Mammoth Dunes are critically acclaimed, the Sandbox is rated to be one of the best short courses by Golf Magazine.
If you want a break from the golf you can even play tennis here, go for a hike or even do a spot of fishing as the resort offers a wealth of extra-curricular activities.
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2. The American Club
This golf resort might be called the American Club but has the charm of an old English village or township with its luscious green setting and quaint architecture. This place is all about hospitality with high-quality everything. As part of the Destination Kohler group, you can choose from either their luxury stay and play 2-night or 3-night packages, with the latter allowing you to use all four courses in their portfolio.
Guests on these packages can also use unlimited golf practice facilities and enjoy a healthy discount at the on-site spa. Conveniently located in Kohler, the resort is easy access from Green Bay, Milwaukee. Not being too far from Chicago, Illinois, making it ideal for those coming from afar.
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The American Club offers one of the best stay and play packages in the Midwest, you can find more in our article on the best golf packages in Midwest.
3. Coachman’s Golf Resort
Coachman’s Golf Resort has a deep selection of different packages available to its customers which is bound to have something to appeal. Whether it’s unlimited golf, more complimentary free drinks, or gourmet dining you can find it here.
There are few golf courses and resorts that blend into the natural wonder of the locale as much as Coachman’s Golf Resort does in Southern Wisconsin. The 27 holes here are designed for all levels of golfer so casual players can enjoy simply playing and there’s enough of a challenge for seasoned golfers.
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4. Grand Geneva Resort and Spa
Staying and playing at the Grand Geneva Resort and Spa is a great idea. The packages all include two rounds per golf per every night you stay for your whole room. They’ll also let you use a lot of fancy golfing equipment including their tracker balls, the GPS yardage system, and locker room facilities including club storage. If you decide to bring your clubs with you, it’s nice to know that they’ll be safe on-site.
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With 1,300 acres of land, the Grand Geneva Resort and Spa most certainly has the space for golfing experiences. The two courses, the Brute and the Highlands are designed to give you everything the sport has to offer in two courses. Sand traps, water hazards, and wide-open green spaces are the order of the day here. As such, they’ve received praise and recognition from GolfPass, the Stella Awards, and Gold Advisor.
Of course, given the landmass of the resort, there’s a whole lot more to do with your stay here. The resort has been named one of the very best within the entirety of the Midwest area of the US. Guests can choose from a rich tapestry of activities when not playing golf as well as eight distinct restaurants and bars to visit.
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5. Alpine Resort
If money is no object, then why not go all out on a stay-and-play package at the Alpine Resort overlooking Egg Harbor? The Perfect Package encompasses all aspects of your holiday as you can stay, play and dine. Two nights is the usual amount of time spent on this rate with two rounds of golf permitted with free usage of a cart too. These start at $799 per accommodation.
It’s not just gold here however as there are multiple avenues of pleasure with the sports club complex, regular live music performances, and the in-house restaurants serving up all kinds of fare. The aforementioned packages normally come with a $50 voucher for one of the restaurants, which is a nice touch.
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6. Geneva National Resort
How do 54 holes of beautifully landscaped golf sound? The Arnold Palmer course is particularly popular for its elevated tees offering scenic views of both Lake Como and Geneva Lake. The accommodation options here pride themselves on being ‘steps from the tee box’ allowing guests to maximize their time out on the courses.
All stay-and-play bespoke packages can be negotiated with their reservations team so you can fulfill your exact needs for your trip. The options are varied as guests can either stay in the Ridge Hotel or one of the private enclosures like the suites or cottages.
The on-site golf team has years of experience and offers play analysis for you to better understand the strengths and weaknesses in your game. Better yet, if you’re bringing your kids there’s a wealth of activities to ensure they become budding golfers, too!
Located just above the Wisconsin-Illinois border, even getting to the resort can be a beautiful experience as guests will most likely pass the iconic Geneva Lake to get to the site. Also, its proximity to the border makes it accessible for visitors both far and wide looking for great golf experiences.
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7. Northern Bay Resort
If you can spend more than two nights away, then the stay-and-play package here might be for you. All such packages come with the ability to stay in the luxury on-site condos which have glorious views of the course. If you’re going on a golfing romantic holiday, you can always take the befitting couples’ condo. Be sure to study the schedule however as the prices can change drastically by seasonal variations.
After you check in, you can play the greatest holes in golf without arduously trekking the world to visit them all individually! The Northern Bay Resort has masterfully replicated some of the best hole experiences in the world for you to enjoy in one course. Elements from TPC at Sawgrass, Bay Hill, and the Augusta National are all here.
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Northern Bay got into our list of the most recommended golf resorts in the Midwest. Check out the complete list here.
8. Lake Lawn Resort
Stay-and-play packages here at the Lake Lawn Resort are indulgent affairs with guests being able to choose from rooms, suites, or even the Lake House. Each night’s stay comes with a round of golf for each player and discounted rates to use the on-site spa facilities.
The Majestic Oaks golf course runs around the shores of the lake, making it not only majestic by name but by nature too. One of the great attributes of this course is the multiple tee boxes which allow players to enjoy the holes while adjusting the angles and difficulty of each hole.
While at the resort guests can enjoy multiple other pastimes like a boat ride out on the lake, hit the newly established video game arcade, or even hike in the surrounding greenery. Conveniently placed in Delavan, customers can easily reach the resort via Interstate 43.
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9. Par 5 Resort
All the packages here at Par 5 come with unlimited golf as standard meaning you’ll have ample opportunity to play during your stay. The stay-and-play packages at the Par 5 Resort often include dining options meaning that guests can get on with playing golf and not have to worry about anything else (other than their swing) while here. Midweek options start at $209 per person which represents good value.
Two exciting courses await you here at Par 5. The Fox Creek is a forgiving 27-hole course for everyone. However, the National is not for the faint of heart with 16 acres of potential water hazard!
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Closing Words
If golf package is not mandatory for you, you’ll have more options. Here’s our list of the best golf courses in Wisconsin for you to check.
For a state nearby that also has fantastic golf packages, how about checking Michigan? Or you can find more recommendations of the best stay and play golf packages around the states here.
