Horseshoe Bay Course
Horseshoe Bay Golf Club




About this course
Horseshoe Bay Golf Club, carved into the bluffs of Door County, Wisconsin, is where a round of golf meets the tranquil beauty of Green Bay. Built in the late 20th century, the course reflects a modern sensibility on land previously defined by cherry orchards and limestone outcroppings. Architect Dick Nugent crafted a course that demands strategic shot-making, with undulating fairways and challenging greens protected by meticulously maintained bunkers. The course favors players who can manage the subtle breaks and shifts in the wind sweeping off the bay, rewarding thoughtful approaches over brute power. While Horseshoe Bay hasn't hosted major championships, it remains a coveted setting for regional competitions and private member events. The club prides itself on its tight-knit community, drawn together by a shared appreciation for the game and the unique charm of Door County. Membership is known to include captains of industry from the nearby midwest states, and families that have gathered in Door County for generations. A post-round tradition involves recounting the day's adventures over local craft beers and freshly caught whitefish, cementing the club's place as a cherished escape.
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
Quick facts
- Location
- Egg Harbor, WI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2000
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Richard Robbins
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,101 yards
- Difficulty
- 74/134
- Course Vaults score
- 8.4
Getting there
The journey to Horseshoe Bay Golf Club begins at either Green Bay-Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB), roughly ninety minutes south, or the closer Door County Cherryland Airport (CVE), a regional hub situated about thirty minutes away. From Green Bay, the drive north traces Highway 41 through the rolling farmland of northeastern Wisconsin before transitioning into the distinctive landscape of Door County - a narrow peninsula where cherry orchards and hardwood forests give way to glimpses of Lake Michigan's eastern shore. The final miles wind through Egg Harbor's quiet village streets, lined with modest cottages and water views, before arriving at Horseshoe Bay's clubhouse perched above the bay itself - a setting where the transition from mainland to waterfront is as much a part of the arrival as the drive itself. Private aviation options at nearby airstrips serve those seeking a more discreet approach to this Door County gem.

FAQ
Common questions about Horseshoe Bay
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Horseshoe Bay has a Course Vaults score of 8.4 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.
Horseshoe Bay was designed by Richard Robbins.
Yes. Horseshoe Bay is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Horseshoe Bay is 72.
Horseshoe Bay plays 7,101 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Horseshoe Bay is 134.



