Lincoln Park Course
Lincoln Park Golf Course


About this course
Lincoln Park Golf Course occupies a compact parcel in Milwaukee's Lincoln Park neighborhood, roughly two miles north of downtown. Designed by Tom Bendelow and opened in the 1920s, it represents the prolific architect's characteristic municipal work—straightforward layouts built to accommodate public play on modest budgets and constrained urban land. Bendelow, who laid out hundreds of courses across the Midwest during the early twentieth century, typically routed courses that made efficient use of available terrain while remaining accessible to everyday golfers. The course plays as a par-71 layout of moderate length, fitting within the boundaries of the surrounding residential streets and parkland. The routing navigates gently rolling terrain with mature trees lining many fairways, typical of established urban courses in the upper Midwest. Several holes run parallel to one another, a common feature of Bendelow's space-efficient designs. The property lacks dramatic elevation changes or water features, relying instead on strategic bunkering and tree placement to define holes and challenge approach shots. As one of Milwaukee's historic municipal facilities, Lincoln Park serves a diverse local population and maintains the accessible, no-frills character of Depression-era public golf. The course provides a walkable round within city limits, appealing to neighborhood regulars and those seeking an affordable option near downtown. Its tree-lined fairways and compact routing reflect both the constraints of urban parkland golf and the enduring utility of Bendelow's practical design approach.
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
- Milwaukee, WI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1916
- Holes
- 9
- Designer
- Tom Bendelow
- Par
- 33
- Length
- 2,620 yards
- Difficulty
- 33.5/107
- Course Vaults score
- 5.8
Getting there
The journey to Lincoln Park Golf Course begins at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE), situated just seven miles south of the club, making for a swift fifteen-minute drive through the city's established neighborhoods. From the airport, travelers head north along local roads that transition from urban Milwaukee into the leafy residential streets bordering Lake Michigan, where the course sits as a cherished municipal gem within the city's extensive park system. The final approach winds through the manicured grounds of Lincoln Park itself, offering glimpses of the lake before arriving at one of the Midwest's most storied public layouts - a course that has anchored Milwaukee's golfing heritage since 1898 and remains accessible to those who understand its quiet significance.

FAQ
Common questions about Lincoln Park
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lincoln Park has a Course Vaults score of 5.8 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.
Lincoln Park was designed by Tom Bendelow.
Yes. Lincoln Park is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Lincoln Park is 33.
Lincoln Park plays 2,620 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Lincoln Park is 107.



