River Island at River Island Golf Course

River Island Golf Course sits along the Oconto River in northeastern Wisconsin, about twenty miles west of Green Bay. Designed by Larry Packard and opened in the mid-1990s, the course occupies rolling terrain that takes advantage of the natural river corridor and surrounding woodlands characteristic of this part of the state.

Packard, a Wisconsin native who designed numerous courses throughout the Upper Midwest during the latter decades of the twentieth century, routed River Island to incorporate elevation changes and wooded corridors alongside more open riverside holes. The layout typically features a mix of parkland-style holes framed by mature trees and several holes that play near or along the Oconto River, where water comes into play both visually and strategically. The property's natural contours provide variety in stance and approach angles throughout the round.

The course serves the Oconto Falls community and visiting golfers exploring Wisconsin's golf offerings beyond the more heavily traveled Door County region to the east. River Island operates as a public facility, making it accessible to daily-fee players. The setting reflects the quiet, forested character common to courses in this part of Wisconsin, where golf development often works within existing stands of hardwoods and follows the contours shaped by glacial activity and river systems. The course provides a straightforward test suited to a range of skill levels while maintaining the natural aesthetic of its northeastern Wisconsin location.