Compromising two 18-hole championship golf courses located off the shore of Lake Michigan, despite only being established in 1998 Whistling Straits has quickly established itself as one of the world’s best golf resorts.
Taking its inspiration from the links courses of Ireland, the Straits course is due to host the 2021 Ryder Cup. The course has previously hosted the PGA Championship on three occasions: 2004 – Vijay Singh winning a playoff over Chris DiMarco, 2010 – Martin Kaymar winning a playoff over Bubba Watson and 2015 – Jason Day winning by three shots with 20-under-par, at the time the lowest under par score in a major. In addition, the 2007 U.S. Senior Open was played here and won by Brad Bryant.
Established: 1998
Holes: 36
Par: 72 (Straits Course) & 72 (Irish Course)
Address: Whistling Straits, N8501 Lakeshore Road, Sheboygan, WI 53083, USA
Location & Travel to Whistling Straits
Whistling Straits is located approximately 10 miles away from the village of Kohler, which is 60 miles north of Milwaukee, 60 miles south of Green Bay and 140 miles north of Chicago.
Air: The closest international airports to Whistling Straits include:
Chicago – O’Hare International Airport (140 miles / 2 hours)
Green Bay – Austin Straubel International Airport (60 miles / 1 hour)
Milwaukee – General Mitchell International Airport (60 miles / 1 hour)
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Driving Directions – Northbound on I-43
1. Take exit 126 for WI-23 West
2. Keep right, follow signs for WI-23 West/Kohler/Plymouth and merge onto WI-23 West /WI-23 Trunk West/Kohler Memorial Dr
3. Take the County Hwy-Y exit toward Kohler
4. Turn slight right onto Highland Drive
5. The Village of Kohler is approximately 1 mile from the exit
Driving Directions – Southbound on I-43
1. Merge onto WI-23 West via exit 126 toward Sheboygan/Kohler
2. Take the County Hwy-Y exit (South) toward Kohler
3. Turn slight right onto Highland Drive
4. The Village of Kohler is approximately 1 mile from the exit
Driving Directions – Westbound on State Highway 23 (Or Kohler Memorial Drive)
1. Take the County Hwy-Y exit (South) toward Kohler
2. Turn slight right onto Highland Drive
3. The Village of Kohler is approximately 1 mile from the exit
Driving Directions – Eastbound on State Highway 23
1. Take the County Hwy-Y exit (South) toward Kohler
2. Turn slight right onto Highland Drive
3. The Village of Kohler is approximately 1 mile from the exit
Where to stay in Sheboygan
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Playing at Whistling Straits
To book your tee time call 855-444-2838.Â
Further Information & Events
Whistling Straits Official Website
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Last Updated on February 24, 2021 by Sports Tourist