
Fire Ridge Course
Fire Ridge Golf Club



About this course
Fire Ridge, carved into the rolling Kettle Moraine terrain near Grafton, Wisconsin, whispers tales of audacious gambles and hard-fought victories. This is a course where the land dictates strategy, not the other way around. Designed in the early 2000s, Fire Ridge presents a deceptively tranquil parkland experience. Undulating fairways demand consideration of angles rather than raw power. Subtle elevation changes and strategic bunkering around the greens complicate approach shots, making putting a test of nerve and skill. The back nine, with its tighter corridors and demanding par-4s, ratchets up the pressure, favoring shot-shapers. Fire Ridge stands as a respected test of golf within the region. It’s a course where a player can improve one's game against a challenging layout.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in WI
Quick facts
- Location
- Grafton, WI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1994
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Kerry Mattingly, Greg Kuehn
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,084 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.5/136
- Course Vaults score
- 7.0
Getting there
Fire Ridge Golf Club sits just beyond the suburban reach of Milwaukee, accessible via Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE), roughly thirty-five minutes south of the city proper, or via Chicago's O'Hare (ORD) for those routing through the larger hub—a drive of ninety minutes that carries you north through the industrial corridor before breaking into the quieter residential and agricultural landscape of Ozaukee County. The final miles unfold along state highways that transition from commuter roads into the gentler, rolling terrain of southeastern Wisconsin's kettle moraine country, where the club's elevated setting commands views across the surrounding farmland and wetlands. For those arriving by private aviation, nearby Timmerman Airport (MKE) offers convenient access to the region. The approach to Fire Ridge itself is marked by a gradual ascent through tree-lined drives that signal the shift from everyday Milwaukee suburbs into the more secluded, purposeful world of the club grounds.

FAQ
Common questions about Fire Ridge
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Fire Ridge has a Course Vaults score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 25 logged golfers.
Fire Ridge was designed by Kerry Mattingly and Greg Kuehn.
Yes. Fire Ridge is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Fire Ridge is 72.
Fire Ridge plays 7,084 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Fire Ridge is 136.


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