
West Bend Lakes Course
West Bend Lakes Golf Club

About this course
West Bend Lakes Golf Club is a daily-fee facility located in West Bend, Wisconsin, approximately 35 miles north of Milwaukee in the southeastern part of the state. The course was designed by Dewey Laak, a Wisconsin-based architect who worked primarily in the Upper Midwest during the latter decades of the twentieth century. Laak's designs typically emphasize playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating the natural terrain features common to the region. The course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of Wisconsin's glacial landscape, with fairways that move through a mix of open and wooded areas. Water features appear on several holes, reflecting the "Lakes" designation in the club's name, and these hazards influence strategy on approach shots and occasionally off the tee. The layout provides variety in hole lengths and shot requirements, with doglegs and elevation changes that ask players to shape shots and manage distance control. West Bend Lakes serves the local golfing community and visitors to the area, offering a straightforward test of golf without the formality or restrictions of a private club. The course fits within the tradition of accessible Midwestern public golf, where the emphasis remains on the game itself rather than elaborate amenities. It provides a representative example of regional course design from its era, suited to golfers seeking a round in the West Bend area.
Quick facts
- Location
- West Bend, WI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1968
- Designer
- Dewey Laak
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,382 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.7/126
Getting there
West Bend Lakes Golf Club is most readily accessed via Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE), situated roughly forty-five minutes south, or through the smaller regional hub of Fond du Lac County Airport for those arriving by private aircraft seeking a more intimate entry point. The drive north from Milwaukee traces the gentle roll of southeastern Wisconsin's glacial landscape, transitioning from suburban corridors into the quieter dairy country and lake-dotted terrain that defines the region around West Bend. As you approach the club, the urban sprawl recedes entirely, replaced by the serene shorelines and wooded peninsulas that frame this corner of the state - a landscape shaped by the same geological forces that carved the lakes themselves. The final miles wind through the quiet residential neighborhoods and natural preserves surrounding the property, delivering you to a setting where water, forest, and fairway converge in understated Midwestern elegance.

FAQ
Common questions about West Bend Lakes
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
West Bend Lakes was designed by Dewey Laak.
Yes. West Bend Lakes is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at West Bend Lakes is 72.
West Bend Lakes plays 6,382 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at West Bend Lakes is 126.
West Bend Lakes is a 18-hole course.


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