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What city is Erin Hills Golf Course?

Erin, Wisconsin

Erin 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.
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Erin Hills.

Club information
Par	72
Length	7,731 yards (7,069 m)
Course rating	77.9
Slope rating	145

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Is Erin Hills difficult?

In addition to demanding accuracy, Erin Hills requires that you hit it fairly long (relative to the tees you're playing). There are several holes – some obvious, some less so – where you'll be faced with long, blind approaches if you don't smash your drive.Jul 1, 2020

Can you play Erin Hills?

If you want to play Erin Hills, the site of the 117th U.S. Open Championship, be prepared to drop a significant amount of cash. The 11-year-old course, which will open for the season on July 1, carries a $280 greens fee, with a same-day replay rate of $180.Jun 5, 2017

Who owns Erin Hills Golf Course?

Lang eventually sold Erin Hills to billionaire Andy Ziegler for $10.5 million. Sign up for notifications from Insider!Jun 14, 2017

What's a scratch golfer?

A scratch player essentially is one who can manage every aspect of their game, consistently, and can plot their way around the golf course hitting the right shots at the right time. A Scratch golfer will very rarely hit two bad shots in a row and has the mindset to recover rapidly from setbacks in a positive way.Sep 8, 2020

Which tees to play at Erin Hills?

"Favor the right side off the tee as the fairway slopes left. There is more room than appears between the front bunker and the green." The back tees of this hole make it play more as a cape hole, with the forward tees making it more straight-away.

Do you need a Caddie at Erin Hills?

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.

Is Erin Hills hard to walk?

A walking-only course on 652 acres, Erin Hills is immense in scale. While you don't have to play the tees that made it the second-longest U.S. Open course in history, you'll still have many substantial walks past those other teeing grounds.Feb 15, 2018

How much do caddies make at Erin Hills?

2022 Green Fees & Rates

Caddie Fees
Forecaddie (3 People Minimum)	$55 for group
Suggested Gratuity Forecaddie	$35 per player
Single Bag Caddie Bag Fee	$55
Single Bag Caddie Gratuity	$125

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How much was Erin Hills built for?

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.Jun 12, 2017

What county is Erin WI in?

Washington County

The town of Erin is nestled in the beautiful Kettle Moraine area of Washington County in far southeastern Wisconsin.

How long is the walk at Erin Hills?

7,845 yards

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The rugged walking-only layout measures 7,845 yards (7,173 metres) from the tips, making it the second longest course used in US Open history. Erin Hills. PHOTO: Getty Images.Sep 13, 2018