Forest Hills Public Golf Course

Forest Hills Public Golf Course sits on rolling terrain in La Crosse, Wisconsin, a Mississippi River city in the state's southwestern corner. The course occupies wooded hillside land characteristic of the Driftless Area, a region that escaped glaciation and retains steep valleys and ridgelines uncommon in the upper Midwest. This topography gives the layout considerable elevation change and creates natural corridors through mature hardwood forest. The course plays as a municipal facility serving La Crosse and the surrounding communities. Its routing works with the contours rather than flattening them, so golfers encounter uphill and downhill shots and uneven lies throughout the round. The tree-lined fairways demand accuracy, and the greens sit on slopes that require careful reading. Autumn brings vivid foliage that frames the holes, while winter conditions can extend well into spring given the latitude and elevation. Forest Hills functions as an accessible public option in a region with limited golf infrastructure. The course draws local play and visitors exploring the La Crosse area, which includes riverfront parks and the nearby bluff country. The facility maintains a straightforward operation typical of smaller municipal courses, with a clubhouse offering basic services and a layout that accommodates a range of skill levels while presenting genuine challenge from the back tees.