Washington County GC
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4.7
440 Reviews (440)
5 Stars
323
4 Stars
105
3 Stars
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1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
99.3%
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4.8
13 Reviews (13)
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4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.9
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4.7
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4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
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20 out of 20 reviews
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Course Highlights
Washington County Golf Course delivers exceptional value with a challenging links-style layout that rivals top public courses in the country. Immaculate conditions across tee boxes, fairways, and greens reflect a grounds crew committed to quality at every level.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 7048 yards
Slope 134
Rating 73.6

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Arthur Hills (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.7
440 Reviews (440)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 18
19th Hole Scenic Views 10
Course Challenges Include:
Thick Rough 23
Bunkers 21
Elevation Changes 15
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 19
Locals 17
Walkers 14
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 27
In the 'Burbs 11
Convenient to the City 9

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Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Wisconsin Advisor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Well maintained beautiful views and challenging holes makes a great golf course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Washington County

Fantastic conditions. 5 hours wasn't the greatest for pace of play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 140
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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