The most scenic golf courses in Salem, Wisconsin
The golf courses within about 25 miles of Salem, Wisconsin that Course Vaults golfers rate highest for scenery, from views and setting to the look of the property. Each course needs scenery ratings from at least 5 different golfers who played it; 8 courses qualify.
Palmer
Geneva National Resort
Lake Geneva, WI, USAScenery 4.5 out of 5 from 6 golfers
PublicArnold Palmer
- 5.0Conditions
- 4.0Layout
- 3.5Value
- 4.5Scenery
- 4.3Facilities
The Palmer Course at Destination Geneva National was one of the highlights of my bachelor trip — and honestly, one of the best overall golf experiences I’ve had in the Midwest.
Written by
@TGUN312
- Driving range
- Halfway house
- Grass range
Shoreacres Golf Club
Lake Bluff, IL, USAScenery 4.4 out of 5 from 20 golfers
PrivateSeth Raynor
- 4.9Conditions
- 4.8Layout
- 4.4Scenery
- 4.2Facilities
Seth Raynor did his magic laying out this course while not placing a single hole on Lake Michigan. Holes 10-15 is one of the best stretches of holes you’ll find anywhere and the greens are lightning with much undulation. Any day at Shoreacres is a magical day.
Written by
@bdunc418
- Must play
- Pristine
- Views
Conway Farms Golf Club
Lake Forest, IL, USAScenery 4.1 out of 5 from 9 golfers
PrivateTom Fazio & Andy Banfield
- 4.5Conditions
- 4.5Layout
- 4.1Scenery
- 4.7Facilities
Conway Farms definitely gives off that big time feel the second you pull up to bag drop. The staff was awesome — super friendly and welcoming right from the start.
Written by
@TGUN312
- Caddies
- Driving range
- Halfway house
The Club at Strawberry Creek
Kenosha, WI, USAScenery 3.9 out of 5 from 8 golfers
PrivateRick Jacobson
- 4.6Conditions
- 4.6Layout
- 3.9Scenery
- 3.8Facilities
It's open off the tee, but the green complexes are challenging and provide a defense for the course. Conditioning is always fantastic and the greens are generally the star of the show. Different winds provide different challenges. Back is harder than the front, especially the par 3s.
Written by
@brett.derousse
- Driving range
- Pristine
- Underrated
Player
Geneva National Resort
Lake Geneva, WI, USAScenery 3.8 out of 5 from 5 golfers
PublicGary Player
- 4.0Conditions
- 3.8Layout
- 3.2Value
- 3.8Scenery
- 4.2Facilities
The Gary Player Course at Destination Geneva National was my second favorite on the property, and it delivered another awesome experience.
Written by
@TGUN312
- Halfway house
- Driving range
- Restaurant
ThunderHawk Golf Club
Beach Park, IL, USA
Scenery 3.8 out of 5 from 7 golfers
Shepherds Crook Golf Course
Zion, IL, USA
Scenery 3.3 out of 5 from 6 golfers
(Brute) Grand Geneva Resort
Lake Geneva, WI, USA
Scenery 3.2 out of 5 from 6 golfers
How we rank
This ranking uses each golfer’s scenery rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Scenery is the scenery score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs scenery ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher 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 Salem, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.
FAQ
Palmer at Geneva National Resort is #1 on Course Vaults in and around Salem, Wisconsin at Scenery 4.5/5 (6 golfers). 8 courses qualify for this list.
This ranking uses each golfer’s scenery rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Scenery is the scenery score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs scenery ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher 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 Salem, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.
A course appears once at least 5 different golfers have rated its scenery on Course Vaults. Log your round and rate it in the app to help it qualify.
Yes. It includes qualifying courses within about 25 miles of Salem, 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.
