Brown Deer Park at Brown Deer Park Golf Club

Brown Deer Park, tucked into the landscape of Glendale, Wisconsin, is a municipal gem where a U.S. Open once roared. Designed in the rolling parkland style, the course blends mature trees with deceptively contoured fairways that subtly favor a right-to-left ball flight. While the course isn’t known for penal rough, the strategically placed bunkers and subtle elevation changes require thoughtful club selection and a keen understanding of green speeds.

Originally crafted by George Hansen, the course's layout presents a classic, straightforward challenge. More recently, Jerry Rich has overseen renovations focused on enhancing the playability and visual appeal, primarily through green and bunker modifications that offer both strategic options and forgiveness.

Brown Deer Park hosted the 1957 U.S. Open, won memorably by Dick Mayer after a playoff against Cary Middlecoff. While not a regular fixture on professional tournament schedules, the course remains a popular and well-regarded public facility within the region, known for its accessibility and commitment to providing a quality golfing experience for players of all skill levels. The club fosters a community atmosphere, further solidifying its local appeal.