
Brookfield Hills Course
Brookfield Hills Golf Club


About this course
Brookfield Hills Golf Club sits in the Milwaukee suburb of Brookfield, Wisconsin, and bears the design signature of Robert von Hagge, an architect known for bold, sculptural shaping and strategic water hazards. Von Hagge's work often features dramatic mounding, large bunker complexes, and routing that emphasizes visual intimidation alongside strategic options. The course opened in the early 1990s during a period when von Hagge was active across the Midwest, bringing his theatrical design style to suburban developments. The property occupies rolling terrain typical of southeastern Wisconsin, with mature hardwoods framing fairways and elevation changes that provide natural variety in shot-making. Von Hagge's design incorporates water on several holes, requiring players to weigh risk and reward on approach shots. The bunkering is characteristically bold, with deep sand complexes that guard greens and create strong visual definition from the tee. The greens themselves tend toward larger sizes with internal contour, rewarding accurate iron play and demanding thoughtful putting. Brookfield Hills serves a suburban membership and hosts regional amateur competitions, fitting into the Milwaukee area's network of private clubs. The course reflects the design trends of its era—target golf with clear hazard definition—while the mature landscaping has softened some of the original starkness common to von Hagge's work. It remains a solid test for accomplished players, with length and hazard placement that require both distance and accuracy.
Quick facts
- Location
- Brookfield, WI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1971
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Robert von Hagge
- Par
- 62
- Length
- 4,925 yards
- Difficulty
- 61.5/100
- Course Vaults score
- 5.3
Getting there
The journey to Brookfield Hills Golf Club begins at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE), situated roughly twenty miles southeast of the club, or at Chicago's O'Hare (ORD) for those arriving from broader connections—both gateways stand within ninety minutes of the property. The drive north from Milwaukee traces a gentle arc through the rolling suburban landscape of southeastern Wisconsin, transitioning from urban corridors into the quieter, tree-lined neighborhoods that define Brookfield's character. Private aviation options at nearby Timmerman Airport (MKE) or Waukesha County Airport offer a more discreet arrival for those seeking to bypass the commercial terminals entirely. The final miles unfold through the manicured residential enclaves and wooded terrain that frame this classic Midwest course, delivering you to a club whose understated elegance reflects the refined sensibility of the region itself.

FAQ
Common questions about Brookfield Hills
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Brookfield Hills has a Course Vaults score of 5.3 out of 10 based on 8 logged golfers.
Brookfield Hills was designed by Robert von Hagge.
Yes. Brookfield Hills is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Brookfield Hills is 62.
Brookfield Hills plays 4,925 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Brookfield Hills is 100.



