Cathedral Pines at Cathedral Pines Golf Course

Cathedral Pines Golf Course sits in Suring, a small community in northeastern Wisconsin's Oconto County, where the landscape transitions from farmland to forested terrain characteristic of the region. Designed by Bob Lohmann and opened in the mid-1990s, the course takes its name from the mature stands of pine and hardwood trees that define much of the property. Lohmann, a Wisconsin-based architect who has designed several courses across the upper Midwest, routed the layout to work with the natural wooded corridors and modest elevation changes typical of the area.

The course plays through a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with the pines creating natural boundaries and framing on many fairways. Water features appear on several holes, adding variety to the strategic demands. The routing makes use of the property's rolling topography without requiring severe climbs, keeping the course walkable while providing visual interest and occasional elevation-based shot values. Greens are generally moderate in size with contours that reward accurate approach play.

Cathedral Pines serves primarily as a public facility for local and regional golfers, offering a straightforward test of golf in a quiet, wooded setting. The course reflects the practical design sensibilities common to many upper Midwest layouts from its era, emphasizing playability and maintenance efficiency while preserving the natural character of the site. It remains a fixture in the Suring area for recreational play and occasional local tournaments.