Wisconsin, USA
Whistling Straits - Straits Course
★★★★★
72
Par
7790
Length
152
Slope
77.2
Rating
Year Opened1998
DesignerPete Dye, Alice Dye
AccessPublic
RecognitionWorld Top 100
FeaturesLinks · Lakeside · Championship
Course Highlight
A world top 100 course, host to the 2021 Ryder Cup and three PGA Championships. Eight holes hug Lake Michigan, with wild winds and ubiquitous bunkers defining the course.
Tournament History
PGA Championship (2004, 2010, 2015), U.S. Senior Open (2007), Ryder Cup (2021)
About the Course
The Straits Course is regarded as one of the best courses in America and a must-play for golf enthusiasts. Built along the Lake Michigan shoreline, the course features wild winds and rolling fairways, paying homage to the ancient seaside links courses of the UK and Ireland. Sheep roam freely throughout the course, and every one of the 18 holes provides a challenge. The 17th hole, a signature par-3, is noted for being picturesque.