
Pewaukee Course
Pewaukee Golf Club

About this course
Pewaukee Golf Club sits in the lake-dotted landscape of southeastern Wisconsin, approximately twenty miles west of Milwaukee. The course was designed by Dewy Slocum, a regional architect active in the upper Midwest during the early-to-mid twentieth century. The layout occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the glaciated topography common to this part of Wisconsin, where natural elevation changes and mature tree corridors shape the playing corridors. The routing takes advantage of the property's natural contours, with holes moving through wooded sections and more open areas that allow views across the surrounding lake country. The design reflects the straightforward, playable style typical of courses built to serve local membership rather than championship competition. Greens are modestly sized and defended by traditional bunkering, while fairways reward accurate placement over pure distance. Pewaukee Golf Club functions as a community-oriented facility serving golfers in Waukesha County. The club provides a setting where local players can enjoy regular rounds in a landscape that showcases the natural beauty of Wisconsin's lake region. The course remains a fixture in the area's recreational golf scene, offering a layout that balances challenge with accessibility for a range of skill levels.
Quick facts
- Location
- Pewaukee, WI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1965
- Designer
- Dewy Slocum
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,376 yards
- Difficulty
- 70/115
Getting there
Pewaukee Golf Club sits just west of Milwaukee, accessible via Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE), roughly thirty minutes south by car, or via General Mitchell International's general aviation facilities for those arriving by private aircraft. From MKE, the route traces eastward through the suburban Milwaukee corridor before turning north into the rolling terrain of Waukesha County, where the landscape gradually softens from urban sprawl into the gentle, wooded topography that defines Wisconsin's kettle moraine region. The final miles wind through quiet residential streets and past the shimmering waters of Pewaukee Lake itself, offering glimpses of the water-studded terrain that has shaped this classic layout since its founding. Arrival at Pewaukee Golf Club marks entry into one of the Midwest's most storied private sanctuaries, where the club's understated clubhouse and immaculate grounds emerge as a serene counterpoint to the journey's urban origins.

FAQ
Common questions about Pewaukee
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Pewaukee was designed by Dewy Slocum.
Yes. Pewaukee is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Pewaukee is 71.
Pewaukee plays 6,376 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Pewaukee is 115.
Pewaukee is a 18-hole course.



