The hardest golf courses in Kohler, Wisconsin
The hardest 18-hole golf courses within about 25 miles of Kohler, Wisconsin, ranked by USGA slope rating from each course's longest men's tees, with course rating as the tiebreaker. 6 courses have complete, verified tee data.
Also covers Sheboygan and Sheboygan Falls.
Whistling Straits Golf Club
Sheboygan, WI, USASlope rating 152, 77.2 course rating, Black tees, 7,790 yds
PublicPete Dye
- 4.8Conditions
- 4.6Layout
- 3.5Value
- 4.6Scenery
- 4.0Facilities
Inspired by Ballybunion in Ireland this place is a must play. We are 45 minutes away so get to play on a regular basis. Lake Michigan could pass for the ocean for those not from the Midwest. The lake is in direct view for all the holes but #5.
Written by
@joekuborn
- Must play
- Challenging
- Views
The River
Blackwolf Run Golf Club
Kohler, WI, USASlope rating 151, 76.3 course rating, Black tees, 7,404 yds
PublicPete Dye
- 4.5Conditions
- 4.4Layout
- 3.0Value
- 4.0Scenery
- 4.0Facilities
Such a beautiful course but so difficult that is unfair at times. The river comes into play on so many holes. Pete Dye wanted a challenge for players and this course comes through. Not walkable since long drives between some holes.
Written by
@joekuborn
- Challenging
- Must play
- Pristine
The Bull at Pinehurst Farms
Sheboygan Falls, WI, USASlope rating 147, 76.3 course rating, The Bull tees, 7,302 yds
PublicJack Nicklaus
- 3.7Conditions
- 3.8Layout
- 4.2Value
- 4.0Scenery
- 3.8Facilities
Very difficult course with many target tee shots with less than driver. Greens were very good and soft. Worth the money for sure especially compared to Kohler courses nearby
Written by
@joekuborn
- Challenging
- Driving range
- Fast greens
Irish
Whistling Straits Golf Club
Sheboygan, WI, USASlope rating 146, 75.6 course rating, Black tees, 7,201 yds
PublicPete Dye
- 4.4Conditions
- 4.4Layout
- 3.5Value
- 4.5Scenery
- 4.4Facilities
Doesn’t get the notoriety of the Straits course but is every bit as good. Not on the water like the Straits but still has some awesome holes and is a great warmup before playing Straits
Written by
@NoBog3ys
- Driving range
- Must play
- Views
Meadow Valleys
Blackwolf Run Golf Club
Kohler, WI, USASlope rating 145, 75.1 course rating, Black tees, 7,250 yds
PublicPete Dye
- 4.5Conditions
- 4.0Layout
- 3.0Value
- 3.5Scenery
- 4.1Facilities
F9 is through the prairie and nothing special, but the B9 makes up for it with dramatic par 3s and holes along the Sheboygan River.
Written by
@bdunc418
- Challenging
- Driving range
- Grass range
Pine Hills Country Club
Sheboygan, WI, USA
Slope rating 132, 72.3 course rating, Blue tees, 6,481 yds
How we rank
This ranking uses published scorecard data from each course’s longest men’s tees, the same tee set for every course. Only 18-hole courses with a yardage for every hole, a total that matches the hole-by-hole sum, and a par between 54 and 80 are included, and the tees must carry a single slope rating (55–155) and course rating. Courses whose scorecard duplicates another course’s are left out until the data is fixed. Courses are ordered by slope rating, then course rating, then Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. City pages include courses within about 25 miles of Kohler, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.
FAQ
Whistling Straits Golf Club is #1 on Course Vaults in and around Kohler, Wisconsin at Slope 152 (77.2 course rating · Black tees · 7,790 yds). 6 courses qualify for this list.
This ranking uses published scorecard data from each course’s longest men’s tees, the same tee set for every course. Only 18-hole courses with a yardage for every hole, a total that matches the hole-by-hole sum, and a par between 54 and 80 are included, and the tees must carry a single slope rating (55–155) and course rating. Courses whose scorecard duplicates another course’s are left out until the data is fixed. Courses are ordered by slope rating, then course rating, then Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. City pages include courses within about 25 miles of Kohler, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.
Slope rating is the USGA measure of how much harder a course plays for a bogey golfer than for a scratch golfer, from 55 to 155 (113 is average). Course rating is the expected score for a scratch golfer from the same tees.
Yes. It includes qualifying courses within about 25 miles of Kohler, not only courses whose address is in the city.
This page was last generated Nov 12, 2026, 3:40 AM EST. Scores and eligibility are recomputed about every hour.
