The Hupke Team’s Golf Guide: 10 Public Courses Locals Love

⛳ Great homes. Great neighbors. Great greens.

There’s more to life in Southeastern Wisconsin than what’s inside your four walls—and we’re here for all of it. From backyard barbecues to afternoons on the green, The Hupke Team celebrates the spaces where weekends come alive. Each of these ten public golf courses blends scenic charm and local character, offering a peaceful round, a lively game with friends, or just a fresh view of familiar surroundings. We love spotlighting where life unfolds: on the fairway, around the fire pit, and everywhere in between.

Nestled among rolling prairies, Broadlands blends sculpted bunkers with natural wetlands. Fairways weave through mature oak groves, and the back nine features a signature risk-reward par-5 over a re-routed creek.

• Address: 18 Augusta Way, North Prairie, WI 53153

• Green Fees (2025, cart incl.): Mon–Fri: $74 riding / $47.50 walking; Sat–Sun: $84 / $57.50; Twilight: $41 / $26

• Specials: Seniors (60+) & juniors (≤18) get $5 off weekdays

• Hours: Daily dawn to dusk; pro shop opens early morning

A parkland layout with generous fairways and elevated tees, New Berlin Hills rewards straight drives and precise approaches. Water comes into play on five holes, including a challenging par-3 over a scenic pond.

• Address: 13175 W Graham St, New Berlin, WI 53151

• Green Fees (2025): Public: $40/$58 weekdays, $50/$68 weekends; Residents: $33/$51 weekdays, $42/$60 weekends

• Specials: Seniors & juniors: $28/$46 weekdays; Twilight (after 2 PM): $16/$34; All-you-can-play Mondays $55 with cart; League nights Tue/Thu with dinner + 9 holes $35

• Hours: Daily from 7 AM to dusk; pro shop opens by 6:30 AM

Set on gently rolling terrain, Woodside offers tree-lined fairways and large, undulating greens. Ample bunkers guard receptive landing zones, while water hazards frame three of the final six holes.

• Address: W235 N8518 Clubhouse Cir, Sussex, WI 53089

• Green Fees: $25–$67 depending on time/day; most tee times average $50

• Specials: Senior Tuesdays (50+) $40 with cart; Ladies’ 9-hole league Wednesdays at 5 PM; Range bucket + 9 holes $35 daily before noon

• Hours: Daily 7 AM–dusk; weekend tee times begin at 7 AM

Milwaukee County’s flagship public course, Brown Deer features championship-level greens and generous landing areas. Tree-lined corridors give way to open finishing holes overlooking the skyline.

• Address: 7625 N Range Line Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53217

• Green Fees (2025): Residents $26–$52; Non-residents $36–$72; Twilight (after 2 PM) half-price

• Specials: Juniors (≤18) after 1 PM $10 all summer; 2-for-1 Wednesdays after noon (residents); League nights Tue/Thu 9 holes + cart $25

• Hours: Daily 7:30 AM–Dusk; Pro shop 7 AM–6 PM

A mix of open meadows and wooded corridors, Washington County tests every club. Strategic water hazards and bunkers protect the greens, while elevated tees provide panoramic views of the Kettle Moraine hills.

• Address: 6439 Clover Rd, Hartford, WI 53027

• Green Fees (2025): Residents $22–$48; Non-residents $27–$52; Twilight (after 2 PM): resident $22, non-resident $27

• Specials: Senior Mondays (60+) $25 all day with cart; Junior clinics Saturdays at 10 AM; Twilight Couples (after 3 PM) $40 with cart

• Hours: Daily 7 AM–Dusk; Pro shop 6:30 AM–6 PM

Edgewood’s twin nines traverse karst topography, featuring dramatic elevation changes and limestone outcroppings. The East Course features rolling hills, while the West Course winds through mature hardwoods.

• Address: W240 S9950 Castle Rd, Big Bend, WI 53103

• Green Fees (2025): Mon–Thurs $50; Fri–Sun & holidays $60; Twilight (after 3 PM) $30

• Specials: Senior Tuesdays (50+) $45 with cart; Group rates for outings; Range bucket + 9 holes $35 before noon

• Hours: Daily 7 AM–Dusk; Pro shop 6:30 AM–6 PM

Big Oaks marries parkland and links styles: manicured fairways open to tall fescue, with large, multi-tiered greens. Water features on five holes and a signature island green bring drama.

• Address: 6117 123rd Pl, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

• Green Fees (2025): Mon–Thurs $40; Fri–Sun & holidays $50; Twilight (after 4 PM) $25

• Specials: Ladies’ League Wednesdays 9 holes + cart $30; Junior rate $20 all day Mon–Thurs; Weekend 2-for-1 twilight (residents)

• Hours: Daily 7 AM–Dusk; Pro shop 6:30 AM–6 PM

Located along the Fox River, Rivermoor combines tree-lined fairways with waterfront finishing holes. A modern clubhouse and practice complex complement the classic layout.

• Address: 30802 Waterford Dr, Waterford, WI 53185

• Green Fees (2025): Mon–Thurs $42; Fri–Sun & holidays $48; Twilight (after 2 PM) $28

• Specials: Member-guest packages; Junior clinics Saturdays; Weekend stay-and-play lodging deals

• Hours: Daily 7 AM–Dusk; Pro shop 6:30 AM–6 PM

Nestled on rolling Kettle Moraine terrain, Ironwood features three distinct nines. The Callow weaves through wooded corridors with a challenging tree-lined stretch. The Meath tempts you to grip it and rip it on short par 4s and doglegs. The Birr demands strategic placement to avoid seven water hazards and sloping fairways.

• Address: W270N6166 Moraine Dr, Sussex, WI 53089

• Green Fees (2025): Mon–Thurs $38; Fri–Sun & holidays $45; Twilight (after 2 PM) $25

• Specials: Seniors (60+) Tue–Thu $5 off; Junior clinics Saturdays at 10 AM; League nights Mon/Wed 9 holes + cart $30

• Hours: Daily 5:30 AM–10 PM; Pro shop 6:30 AM–8 PM

Set in the heart of the Kettle Moraine, Erin Hills offers championship layouts carved from glacial landscape. The Lakes Course features wide fairways and water-protected greens, while the Hills winds through steep elevation changes and razor-sharp bunkers. Home of the 2017 U.S. Open, this track tests every club in your bag.

• Address: 5755 County Rd K, Erin, WI 53027

• Green Fees (2025): Mon–Thurs $100; Fri–Sun & holidays $150; Twilight (after 2 PM) $50

• Specials: Stay & play packages with local inns; Ladies’ twilight rates Tue/Thu after 4 PM $75; Junior rate (≤18) $60 weekdays

• Hours: Daily 7 AM–Dusk; Pro shop 6:30 AM–6 PM

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Note: All course information—including addresses, hours, green fees, and specials—was accurate at the time of publication. Availability may vary; check with each course directly for the latest updates.