Meadow/Sugar Creek at Alpine Valley Resort
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About
Alpine Valley Resort sprawls across the Kettle Moraine in southern Wisconsin, lending a unique landscape to each of its three nine-hole courses: Summit, Meadows, and Sugar Creek. In the winter, Alpine Valley is one of Wisconsin's largest ski resorts. The golf courses can be played individually or as 18-hole combinations. The Meadows/Sugar Creek will start players off on a landscape of open, grassy meadows before the landscape becomes more wooded and hillier. The namesake creek of the second nine bisects two holes on the Meadows. The back nine, Sugar Creek, is situated right along the banks of the creek. Water plays a prominent role throughout the entire golf course, with hazards coming from not only the creek but also several lakes and small ponds. There are also a few strategically placed bunkers to contend with.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6018 yards | ||
| White | 71 | 5699 yards | 67.8 | 110 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 5042 yards |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 70.1/124 | 360 | 144 | 399 | 278 | 158 | 532 | 585 | 291 | 379 | 3126 | 305 | 339 | 152 | 386 | 436 | 295 | 192 | 325 | 462 | 2892 | 6018 |
| White Long M: 68.5/121 W: 73.8/127 | 345 | 132 | 373 | 263 | 156 | 500 | 561 | 281 | 349 | 2960 | 282 | 316 | 140 | 371 | 410 | 276 | 177 | 315 | 452 | 2739 | 5699 |
| White Short M: 68.3/120 W: 73.6/126 | 345 | 132 | 373 | 263 | 156 | 479 | 545 | 281 | 349 | 2923 | 282 | 316 | 140 | 371 | 410 | 276 | 177 | 315 | 452 | 2739 | 5662 |
| Red M: 65.6/114 W: 70.2/119 | 315 | 114 | 337 | 249 | 108 | 458 | 512 | 231 | 275 | 2599 | 256 | 298 | 99 | 318 | 393 | 264 | 162 | 288 | 361 | 2439 | 5038 |
| Handicap | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 3 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 8 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 3 |
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Great potential.
1st time playing the course, it is a great value for the dollar. Very tight course, if you get into the rough, it’s hard to make the green if you are aways out. Greens were a little slow, but it’s early in the season. Lots of course maintenance going on, but it is out of the way. Scenery is amazing. Well worth the drive.
Unimpressive
Starter was great .
Confirmed Golf Now Tee time of 9:40 was slated for 9:20. No big deal. Foursome was on site and good to go.
Pro Shop was a different story.
Unimpressed with the credit card reader, the cashier somehow ended up in a discussion with a member of our foursome. Customer service coaching would go a long way here….
Not an ideal “ Welcome “ to Alpine Valley.
Course conditions were just okay.
Long rough and punched greens, with aggregate still present.
51/2 hours.
The weather was spectacular!
Enjoy your round at Alpine Valley.
No irrigation.
Course played rock hard. Some greens were so dry had a difficult time having the ball come to rest.
Worse conditions ever
The potential for the course would be outstanding. The problem is course management. Worse condition I’ve ever played on. T boxes barely have grass on them, fairways are cut way to long. Greens are not attended to for morning dew. What a shame.
Alpine is a fun layout with lots of twist and turns.
First trip out to Alpine was a fun experience. There are some driver holes and some spot golf but its fun because if you put yourself in good places your going to make birdie. Greens are front to back and fast if your above the hole.
Front nine the summit course is pretty straight forward til hole 5 hit no more than 200 yards through a crazy tiny shoot. Hole 6 is a layup hole another 200 yard shot but with a bit more space. Hole 8 is a HARD dog leg right fly it over the pines on the right. 9 is a great straight down hill par 3 that you cant even see the green.
Back nine "Meadow" starts similar to the front. 12 and 13 are short par 4s that require a shot placed far enough but not to far to get to the green. End with a couple wide open par 5s to make a couple more birdies.
Alpine is a fun track and definitely a place to check out if you time. And if you get a chance check out a concert their. They do big time ones and I heard its an awesome experience.
Nice scenery and challenge
The greens are the best around. Hats off to the people who maintain this course.
Great terrain and scenery
Challenging and beautiful scenery, easy location off the freeway.
poor communication
No mention of aerated greens when checking in, greens were awful, tee boxes were awful/uneven and bare dirt.Other than a cart girl no amenities available and staff was not friendly or helpful. not worth price.
very good vacation fun golf
This course is very good. The condition is very good. Very good place to play as a vacation destination.
Best!
This golf course is very very good! Love this place. The environment is great! The grass condition is very good! The course very close to nature. Love this place!
Fast play
If olaying during the week mid day you can fly around the course
Suzanne64
I love golfing here! Challenging yet relaxing! Always a favorite choice!
The views are awesome.
We enjoy coming to Alpine for the challenging golf and awesome views. Some days the course is very busy and the play is slower, but that is okay. The par 5's are very hard and worth the challenge. The groundskeepers are doing a great job keeping the course green and cut all year.
needs updating
A lot of tee boxes are small and uneven. The cart paths are beat up. Very nice scenery.
A Pleasant Round
The course is set in the valley and hills near a ski resort. The golf course is a "summer use" that seemed to almost to be a secret for the benefit of local players. the greens were fine, with significant undulation. The course plays longer than the yardage, which can fool the eye. The views are scenic and unique. Worth the trip.
Lake Geneva area Jewel!
I am always amazed when I play this course on why there isn't more golfers flocking to this course! This course has great character and scenery. The price makes it the best value among Lake Geneva area courses.
Alpine Valley Resort (Summit - Meadows)
The Good: Popular ski resort area about 10 minutes north of Lake Geneva with 27 quirky, fun tree-lined holes. The Summit - Meadows nines are the traditional pairings, which include multiple back-to-back Par 5's, several dogleg Par 4's, and some superb short, downhill Par 3's. Greens, albeit very small, are in good shape. Staff is very friendly, even if the overall service isn't typical of a resort. Decent value at under $50 during weekend peak season. On-site lodging a stones throw from the clubhouse.
The Bad: Course conditions are fair at best. Many of the tee boxes have severe uneven lies. Many of the greens are much too small for a regulation golf course. Very limited practice area with only small putting green and no driving range or short game area. Clubhouse is modest but has an outdated 70's feel. No GPS or on-site restrooms. Too many blind shots.
The Verdict: Alpine Valley is a goofy golf at its best, if that's what you're after. Some nice holes, but otherwise you'd have to play several times before knowing how to play the course, and that's several times too many.
Best Hole: Ridiculous and awesome in one, the short downhill Par 3 #9 has a postage stamp green you can't see from the tee.
Nice, but overlooked
We always enjoy playing this course. The Summit 9 is our favorite with all the variety and elevation changes. The course was in good shape for our 18. The only drawback I've ever found on this course is pace of play can be slow if you have a foursome ahead of you.
Hidden Gem
Alot of fun to play challenging and probally the most scenic place in south eastern wi
