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The Legend at Bristlecone Course

The Legend at Bristlecone

Hartland, WI, USA
Drew Gross, PGA
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Joe Kuborn
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18 holesPar 717,010 yds74.4/138

About this course

The Legend at Bristlecone is a daily-fee facility in Hartland, Wisconsin, designed by Scott Miller and situated in the lake-dotted terrain of southeastern Wisconsin's Waukesha County. The course occupies rolling, wooded land characteristic of the region's glacial topography, with elevation changes and natural corridors that provide definition and variety throughout the routing. Miller, a Wisconsin-based architect, has worked extensively in the upper Midwest and typically emphasizes playability alongside strategic interest, incorporating the existing landscape features into his designs. The layout moves through a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with water features appearing on several holes and native grasses framing fairways and greenside areas. The property's natural contours allow for varied approach angles and green complexes that reward thoughtful course management. As a public-access course in the Milwaukee metropolitan area, The Legend serves a broad range of golfers and provides a full-length test from the back tees while offering forward options that make the course approachable for recreational players. The facility includes practice areas and clubhouse amenities typical of modern daily-fee operations in the region. Hartland's location west of Milwaukee places the course within a competitive market of public and semi-private options, and The Legend functions as a local option for both regular play and occasional outings. The course reflects Miller's regional design approach, working with Wisconsin's natural landscape to create a golf experience rooted in the area's terrain and climate.

Quick facts

Location
Hartland, WI, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1996
Holes
18
Designer
Scott Miller
Par
71
Length
7,010 yards
Difficulty
74.4/138
Course Vaults score
8.3

Getting there

The Legend at Bristlecone lies just forty minutes west of Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport, a straightforward drive that traces the outer arc of the metro area before dissolving into the gently rolling farmland and kettle moraine country of Waukesha County. The route west on I-94 gives way to quieter state highways, where the landscape opens into a patchwork of pasture, woodlot, and glacial ridge - classic southeastern Wisconsin terrain that feels worlds removed from the city left behind. Arrival in Hartland is understated, the course emerging from its wooded setting with the kind of quiet confidence befitting a layout built on land shaped by ancient bristlecone and ice.

FAQ

Common questions about The Legend at Bristlecone

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

The Legend at Bristlecone has a Course Vaults score of 8.3 out of 10 based on 12 logged golfers.

The Legend at Bristlecone was designed by Scott Miller.

Yes. The Legend at Bristlecone is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at The Legend at Bristlecone is 71.

The Legend at Bristlecone plays 7,010 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at The Legend at Bristlecone is 138.

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