where is erin hills golf course from milwaukee

by Prof. Andrew Stark 5 min read

What city is Erin Hills golf course in?

Erin, WisconsinErin Hills is a golf course in the north central United States, located in Erin, Wisconsin, in Washington County, 35 miles (55 km) northwest of Milwaukee. The course officially opened in 2006. It hosted the 117th U.S. Open in 2017....Erin Hills.Club informationLength7,731 yards (7,069 m)Course rating77.9Slope rating14516 more rows

How much did Erin Hills golf course cost?

Bob Lang says he spent $26 million to build Erin Hills, but has little left. DELAFIELD, Wis. —Fifteen miles south of Erin Hills, where the U.S. Open begins on Thursday, Bob Lang sits in an office surrounded by mementos from the golf course he built.

Can you play Erin Hills without staying there?

Erin Hills is walking only. We highly recommend using one of our professional caddies or you may decide to carry your own clubs. Outside caddies and pull-carts are not allowed.

How much do you tip a caddy at Erin Hills?

Recommended gratuity: $125 per player, based on level of service. Forecaddie Fee: $55 per group (can be split per player in golf shop). Recommended Gratuity: $35 and up, based upon level of service (per player). Please note: All Caddie Service Fees are paid for before your round in the Golf Shop.

Who is the owner of Erin Hills?

Erin Hills owner Andy Ziegler's Milwaukee-based company disclosed in its 10-K annual report that Artisan Partners will pay the United States Golf Association a rental and admission fee for the U.S. Open.

How many acres is Erin Hills golf course?

652 gorgeousSet on 652 gorgeous acres. Naturally routed over 18 championship holes. Featuring a rolling, illuminated putting course.

How hard is it to walk Erin Hills Golf Course?

The website for Erin Hills says to plan on a 4 hour, 55 minute round, and when the wind is blowing—and it often is—the walk can feel even more exhausting.

Who designed Erin Hills Golf Course?

Erin Hills, 35 miles northwest of Milwaukee in the Kettle Moraine hills, is built into rugged landscape left behind when the last retreating glaciers carved natural fairway corridors and green sites about 11,000 years ago. “Nirvana,” is how Michael Hurdzan, the golf course architect, described it.

How long is Erin Hills?

Believe it or not, not *that* long. ERIN, Wis.

Do you tip golf pro after lesson?

Teaching pro Don't worry too much about tipping, unless you came back next week after shooting your career low round. Two teaching pros we talked to at prestigious clubs in Phoenix and Chicago say the tip isn't expected.

Do you tip the starter at a golf course?

Again, keep in mind that you normally won't tip a starter, especially at a private club, and certainly no tip is expected of you. But if your local public course is badly backed up on a Sunday morning a $10-$20 tip may just go a long way in getting your round to commence at an earlier time.

Should you tip your golf pro?

Truly, golf professionals are not accustomed to being tipped in a way that they will expect it. You can simply offer it, and it will be a nice surprise for them, but they are not expecting or requiring a tip from you. Tipping does not need to be a lot of money. You could simply round a $45 lesson up to $50.