
Tripoli Course
Tripoli Country Club



About this course
Tripoli Country Club, tucked within the Milwaukee suburb of Brown Deer, stands as a testament to understated Midwestern golf. Its gently rolling terrain, sculpted in the early 1920s, offers a classic parkland experience, where tree-lined fairways reward strategic play more than raw power. Subtle elevation changes and strategically placed bunkers ask players to shape shots and think their way around the course. Original architect, Alfred Tull, crafted a layout that has seen updates over the years, most notably by Ken Killian. Tripoli favors the player who can work the ball, its doglegs and well-guarded greens requiring a nuanced approach. Known throughout the region as a club for avid golfers, Tripoli plays host to a fiercely competitive member culture—particularly their famed annual stag tournament, a tradition spanning decades. While it may not boast national championship credentials, Tripoli fosters a vibrant social atmosphere, where camaraderie is as valued as a well-struck iron shot. The club is also locally celebrated for its Friday night fish fry, a Wisconsin tradition embraced with enthusiasm by members and their guests alike.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in WI
Quick facts
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1921
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Tom Bendelow
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,553 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.9/132
- Course Vaults score
- 7.9
Getting there
Tripoli Country Club is most readily accessed via Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE), situated roughly fifteen minutes south of the club in the heart of Wisconsin's largest metropolitan area. From the airport, the drive north into the leafy neighborhoods of Milwaukee's East Side unfolds through tree-lined streets that gradually transition from urban thoroughfares into the quieter, more residential character of the Whitefish Bay area, where the club's elegant grounds sit perched near the shores of Lake Michigan. For those arriving by private aircraft, nearby Timmerman Airport (MKE) and Waukesha County Airport (EAU) offer convenient alternatives, though the club's proximity to the city proper means that commercial arrival remains the most practical route for most members and guests. The final approach carries you through some of Milwaukee's most established neighborhoods, a fitting prelude to one of the region's most storied private clubs.

FAQ
Common questions about Tripoli
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Tripoli has a Course Vaults score of 7.9 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.
Tripoli was designed by Tom Bendelow.
Tripoli is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Tripoli is 71.
Tripoli plays 6,553 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Tripoli is 132.


