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Whitnall Park Course

Whitnall Park Golf Course

Hales Corners, WI, USA
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18 holesPar 716,483 yds70.8/119

About this course

Whitnall Park Golf Course, woven into the Milwaukee County landscape of Hales Corners, has quietly served as a recreational respite for generations. While not born from a heralded name, its parkland-style layout offers a democratic golfing experience rooted in accessibility and community. Designed to complement the rolling terrain of Whitnall Park, the course features a mix of open fairways and tree-lined holes that subtly challenge golfers of all skill levels. Its relative brevity and forgiving nature favor playability, although strategic bunkering around the greens and the occasional dogleg demand thoughtful approaches rather than brute force. This is a course where stories are passed down through families, where casual rounds are punctuated by laughter and friendly competition. Whitnall Park’s enduring charm lies not in architectural grandiosity, but in its unpretentious spirit and its consistent offering of an enjoyable, unpressured round of golf within the heart of a vibrant community.

Quick facts

Location
Hales Corners, WI, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1932
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
6,483 yards
Difficulty
70.8/119
Course Vaults score
5.9

Getting there

Whitnall Park Golf Course sits in the rolling terrain of Hales Corners, just south of Milwaukee, and is most easily reached via General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), roughly twenty minutes north by car through the suburban landscape of southeastern Wisconsin. The drive south from the airport traces a gentle descent through Milwaukee's outer ring, transitioning from urban corridors to the tree-lined residential streets that frame this municipal gem. Once you arrive at Whitnall Park's entrance, the course reveals itself as a verdant sanctuary - a meticulously maintained public layout that belies its modest setting, offering the kind of understated quality that rewards those who venture beyond the region's more celebrated private clubs.

FAQ

Common questions about Whitnall Park

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

Whitnall Park has a Course Vaults score of 5.9 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.

Whitnall Park was designed by George Hansen.

Yes. Whitnall Park is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Whitnall Park is 71.

Whitnall Park plays 6,483 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Whitnall Park is 119.

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