Washington County Golf Course
About
Located just northwest of downtown Milwaukee, Washington County Golf Club (formerly known as Family Park Golf Course) feels much further thanks to its seclusion in the beautiful Kettle Moraine area. Arthur Hills designed the course, which is ranked second in the nation among municipal golf course in Golf Digest. The layout sprawls across wide-open, gently rolling terrain. The subtle contours of the landscape provide a few difficult lies and they can also make the greens hard to read but overall it is a course that most players can approach with confidence. Thanks to a versatile layout it appeals to a wide range of skill levels and it is an ideal spot for tournaments and events. Over the years Washington County Golf Club has hosted several championships including the U.S. Open Qualifying Round and the Wisconsin PGA Championship.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7048 yards | 73.6 | 134 |
| Blue | 72 | 6587 yards | 71.8 | 130 |
| White | 72 | 6198 yards | 69.7 | 126 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6198 yards | 75.1 | 131 |
| Gold | 72 | 5650 yards | 67.3 | 122 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5650 yards | 72.2 | 127 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5200 yards | 69.6 | 120 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.6/134 | 417 | 449 | 535 | 183 | 350 | 189 | 545 | 334 | 450 | 3452 | 386 | 395 | 455 | 570 | 197 | 411 | 222 | 555 | 405 | 3596 | 7048 |
| Blue M: 71.6/129 | 396 | 426 | 513 | 169 | 323 | 176 | 524 | 310 | 425 | 3262 | 362 | 329 | 433 | 548 | 175 | 369 | 200 | 533 | 376 | 3325 | 6587 |
| White M: 69.9/125 W: 76.3/131 | 373 | 399 | 494 | 156 | 300 | 163 | 505 | 294 | 404 | 3088 | 341 | 310 | 414 | 528 | 147 | 341 | 171 | 514 | 344 | 3110 | 6198 |
| Gold M: 67.3/120 W: 73.0/126 | 373 | 359 | 423 | 156 | 300 | 143 | 431 | 294 | 359 | 2838 | 341 | 310 | 362 | 457 | 147 | 248 | 171 | 432 | 344 | 2812 | 5650 |
| Red M: 65.1/115 W: 70.5/120 | 311 | 354 | 423 | 120 | 256 | 143 | 431 | 246 | 359 | 2643 | 284 | 272 | 362 | 457 | 92 | 248 | 152 | 432 | 258 | 2557 | 5200 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 8 |
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Photo submitted by richrubel on 09/07/2024
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Photo submitted by u000006450991 on 04/13/2023
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Photo submitted by Ackes01 on 08/20/2022
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Photo submitted by Ackes01 on 08/20/2022
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Washington County Golf Course, hole 5 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 08/04/2021
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Washington County Golf Course, hole 6 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 08/04/2021
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Washington County Golf Course, hole 17 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 08/04/2021
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Washington County Golf Course, hole 18 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 08/04/2021
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Hole 18 at sunset Photo submitted by u931497043 on 08/31/2020
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Photo submitted by polishpal on 10/17/2017
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Photo submitted by dahlryan on 08/18/2017
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Hole 7 Photo submitted by dahlryan on 08/18/2017
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#2 Par 4 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 07/15/2015
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#6 Par 3 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 07/15/2015
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#7 Par 5 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 07/15/2015
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#11 Par 4 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 07/15/2015
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#13 Par 5 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 07/15/2015
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#16 Par 3 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 07/15/2015
A Milwaukee area must!!!
I hadn't been to Washington County in at least 4-5 years as it was always a favorite of mine when I lived in the Milwaukee area so it was good to get back to see it from a reviewer's perspective.
If you're a golfer and you live in WI, you love fall golf and the day we played, it was perfect fall golf weather. 60 degrees and sunny. Leaves changing colors all over the place.
The value: We played 36 holes for $63 with cart! Fantastic deal.
The course:
It is wide open with a good mix of elevation changes, doglegs, and variety in hole design you will not be bored with. You cannot spray your drives as you can still find the long grass off the tee or other well place bunkers that demand your attention. Long hitters can really swing away but still have to be accurate. For the average golfer, the white tees still provide a good test as one of the course's defenses is the wind. We played the Blue tees in the morning in calm conditions and the whites in the afternoon . The wind negated any yardage advantage especially if you were hitting into it.
The course does not have a signature hole in my opinion but what really stands out is the conditioning. It was as good as any country club I have played. Greens were fast and rolling true and the fairways were lush, green carpets. You would not believe this is a municipal course.
Speaking of those greens. They are also another one of the courses best defenses. Plenty of undulation and subtle breaks really make par difficult if you're on the wrong side of the hole. Local knowledge would be helpful in deciding where to hit your approach shots.
I know they charge close to $80 for non residents during peak season but if the course is the condition is was in today, it's worth your money. The practice facility is top notch with short game area and practice holes as well.
Milwaukee County golf courses are pretty good for value but they don't come close to this gem of a facility. Can't wait to head back
Great course
Well maintained beautiful views and challenging holes makes a great golf course
Fantastic Public Gem
Top notch in every aspect. The course is a more player friendly version of Erin Hills which in the same general area of Wisconsin.
Rolling Hills and strategic bunkering with true and fast greens that reward well struck shots. Rough is not crazy penal, but tough to hold the greens from it. Will definitely play again.
Great day in the Heat
Great day, the weather was hot, the greens are in great shape. Not rushed, because even the group behind spent time looking for balls in the tall grass.
Great Tract - Requires Precision
The course was in great shape; but because of the amount of play the course gets, the pace could be frustrating for smaller groups that play quickly.
The fairways aren't as treelined as some courses in the state, so a lot of balls can be lost in the rough that consists of high unmowed grass. Therefore, if you're a high handicapper who tends to spray the ball around, the course might be an exercise in frustration.
It's a quality experince that deserves the accolades bestowed upon it by YouTube and other media platforms.
Washington County
Fantastic conditions. 5 hours wasn't the greatest for pace of play
Soggy
WC is a very nice course. Yesterday was VERY Soggy due to all the rain in the area. Yesterday for the price$49 it was worth playing. During the summer their prices are borderline outrageous for a County Course without being a resident. I will still probably be back but will be looking for deals as opposed to paying the full amount they will be asking. Yesterday our 4th player didn’t get the deal and he paid $71 to play a soak and wet course in April. Not a good look for the course IMO.
An Arthur Hills Gem
One of the best conditioned and well architected layouts for a public facility in the Midwest. Great value for the money.
Early season- nice shape.
Even with all the rain we got, the course was in really nice early season form. I didn't like cart path only, but I understand.
Great course
I try to golf here at least once a year. I enjoy the layout a lot. The golf course is in great shape.
Great course
Have played here about 10 times over the past few years
Great value
Fair and challenging layout
Greens rolled true at a good speed
Bunkers were good ( only in 1)
Tee boxes mostly level and in good condition
Played in exactly 4:00 hours (foursome)
Staff was helpful
Only issue , nothing to do with the course is the golfers!
Nobody here fixes their hallmarks on the green
I could have fixed 5/6 in my sight every green
This is a problem at most golf courses not only here
Nice course, fair price , good test
Give it a try
GummerK
Washington County is the greatest value for a course of this caliber. Conditions, servIce and amenities are private course competitive. It will challenge the most seasoned players and still be cost-worthy to newer players.
Disappointed
The day was brutally hot, and somehow a fivesome was allowed to go out in front of us. We waited on every shot virtually. I don’t understand why there was no Marshall on the course.