The best golf course layouts in Kohler, Wisconsin
The golf courses within about 25 miles of Kohler, Wisconsin that Course Vaults golfers rate highest for layout: routing, hole variety, and design. Each course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers who played it; 5 courses qualify.
Also covers Sheboygan and Sheboygan Falls.
Whistling Straits Golf Club
Sheboygan, WI, USALayout 4.6 out of 5 from 47 golfers
PublicPete Dye
- 4.8Conditions
- 4.6Layout
- 3.5Value
- 4.6Scenery
- 4.0Facilities
Inspired by Ballybunion in Ireland this place is a must play. We are 45 minutes away so get to play on a regular basis. Lake Michigan could pass for the ocean for those not from the Midwest. The lake is in direct view for all the holes but #5.
Written by
@joekuborn
- Must play
- Challenging
- Views
The River
Blackwolf Run Golf Club
Kohler, WI, USALayout 4.4 out of 5 from 14 golfers
PublicPete Dye
- 4.5Conditions
- 4.4Layout
- 3.0Value
- 4.0Scenery
- 4.0Facilities
Such a beautiful course but so difficult that is unfair at times. The river comes into play on so many holes. Pete Dye wanted a challenge for players and this course comes through. Not walkable since long drives between some holes.
Written by
@joekuborn
- Challenging
- Must play
- Pristine
Irish
Whistling Straits Golf Club
Sheboygan, WI, USALayout 4.4 out of 5 from 12 golfers
PublicPete Dye
- 4.4Conditions
- 4.4Layout
- 3.5Value
- 4.5Scenery
- 4.4Facilities
Doesn’t get the notoriety of the Straits course but is every bit as good. Not on the water like the Straits but still has some awesome holes and is a great warmup before playing Straits
Written by
@NoBog3ys
- Driving range
- Must play
- Views
Meadow Valleys
Blackwolf Run Golf Club
Kohler, WI, USALayout 4.0 out of 5 from 6 golfers
PublicPete Dye
- 4.5Conditions
- 4.0Layout
- 3.0Value
- 3.5Scenery
- 4.1Facilities
F9 is through the prairie and nothing special, but the B9 makes up for it with dramatic par 3s and holes along the Sheboygan River.
Written by
@bdunc418
- Challenging
- Driving range
- Grass range
The Bull at Pinehurst Farms
Sheboygan Falls, WI, USALayout 3.8 out of 5 from 6 golfers
PublicJack Nicklaus
- 3.7Conditions
- 3.8Layout
- 4.2Value
- 4.0Scenery
- 3.8Facilities
Very difficult course with many target tee shots with less than driver. Greens were very good and soft. Worth the money for sure especially compared to Kohler courses nearby
Written by
@joekuborn
- Challenging
- Driving range
- Fast greens
How we rank
This ranking uses each golfer’s layout rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Layout is the layout score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. City pages include courses within about 25 miles of Kohler, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.
FAQ
Whistling Straits Golf Club is #1 on Course Vaults in and around Kohler, Wisconsin at Layout 4.6/5 (47 golfers). 5 courses qualify for this list.
This ranking uses each golfer’s layout rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Layout is the layout score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. City pages include courses within about 25 miles of Kohler, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.
A course appears once at least 5 different golfers have rated its layout on Course Vaults. Log your round and rate it in the app to help it qualify.
Yes. It includes qualifying courses within about 25 miles of Kohler, not only courses whose address is in the city.
This page was last generated Nov 12, 2026, 4:00 AM EST. Scores and eligibility are recomputed about every hour.
