Blue/Red at Ives Grove Golf Links

Ives Grove Golf Links in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, is a 27-hole public facility designed by the father-and-son team of Garrett and David Gill. The course occupies land in southeastern Wisconsin, between Milwaukee and Kenosha, in a region characterized by relatively flat to gently rolling terrain typical of the glaciated landscape near Lake Michigan. The Gills, who have designed numerous courses throughout the Midwest, created three nine-hole loops at Ives Grove that can be combined into different 18-hole configurations, with the Blue/Red combination being one of the primary routing options.

The design reflects the accessible, straightforward character common to many Wisconsin daily-fee courses, with open fairways, strategic bunkering, and water features that come into play on several holes. The property's topography allows for good drainage and playability throughout the season, and the layout accommodates golfers of varying skill levels through multiple tee options. The course serves the local community and visitors to the area, offering a practical option for public golf in a corridor that has seen steady residential and commercial development.

As a municipal-style facility, Ives Grove emphasizes playability and pace of play while maintaining conditioning standards appropriate to its public access mission. The 27-hole format provides flexibility for managing tee times and course maintenance, a common approach at higher-volume public courses in the region.