Morningstar Golfers Club

Morningstar Golfers Club sits in Waukesha, Wisconsin, part of the greater Milwaukee metropolitan area where golf course development expanded considerably during the 1990s and early 2000s. Rick Jacobson designed the course, working within the rolling terrain characteristic of southeastern Wisconsin's glacially formed landscape. The property features the elevation changes and natural drainage patterns common to this region, where courses often incorporate wooded corridors, wetland areas, and open meadow sections. The routing takes advantage of the site's topography, with holes moving through varied terrain that includes mature tree stands and more open ground. Jacobson, who has designed courses throughout the Midwest, typically emphasizes playability across different skill levels while incorporating strategic elements that reward course management. The layout reflects this approach, offering multiple tee positions and presenting golfers with risk-reward decisions shaped by the natural land features. Morningstar operates as a semi-private facility, providing both member and public access in a market where this model has become increasingly common. The club serves golfers in Waukesha County and the western Milwaukee suburbs, an area with a strong golf tradition and numerous established courses. The setting provides a suburban golf experience with the wooded character typical of Wisconsin's southeastern counties, where courses often balance maintained playing areas with preserved natural zones.