Whistling Straits

A straightforward opening par 4 with a wide fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Bunkers guard both sides of the putting surface, with water lurking left, making accuracy on the approach shot essential to set up a birdie opportunity.

A long par 5 that bends slightly left toward Lake Michigan, with water threatening the entire left side of the hole. The fairway is spacious off the tee but tightens considerably as players approach a well-bunkered green, rewarding aggressive play but punishing wayward shots toward the water.

A short par 3 played over water to a relatively open green surrounded by bunkers and native grasses. The minimalist design belies the challenge of landing on the correct part of the putting surface in windy conditions.

The course's most difficult hole, a demanding par 4 that plays along Lake Michigan with water hugging the entire left side. The fairway is narrow and slopes away from the lake, while the elevated green is protected by bunkers right, leaving no margin for error.

A dramatic par 5 that doglegs right away from the lake, with water remaining a constant threat along the left side throughout the hole. Bunkers pinch the fairway in the landing zone and guard the green, creating a risk-reward scenario for players attempting to reach the putting surface in two shots.

A short par 4 that plays downhill toward the lake with bunkers scattered throughout the fairway and flanking the green. The narrow landing area and strategic bunkering make this deceptively challenging despite its modest length.

A scenic short par 3 played across a chasm of native grasses and bunkers to a small, elevated green. The hole's isolated nature and exposed position demand precision in often-windy conditions.

One of the toughest par 4s, a long hole with water lining the right side from tee to green along Lake Michigan. The fairway slopes toward the water, and the slender green is severely bunkered, punishing any shot that strays right.

A solid par 4 playing away from the lake with a fairway that widens in the landing zone before narrowing again near the green. Strategic bunkering on both sides of the approach corridor demands a well-placed second shot.

A short par 4 that returns to more forgiving terrain, though bunkers guard the fairway at the 200-yard mark and protect the green on both sides. The hole's brevity can be deceiving given the precision required to navigate the hazards.

A lengthy par 5 that doglegs left away from the lake, with water protecting the left side from tee to green. Bunkers line both sides of the fairway and surround the green, making this a formidable three-shot test that rewards controlled aggression.

The course's shortest hole, a diminutive par 3 with minimal hazards that plays almost like a pitch shot. Its brevity makes it unique among Whistling Straits' par 3s, offering a welcome respite before the finishing stretch.

A medium par 4 with a fairway that slopes from right to left, with bunkers guarding the landing area and framing the green. The green's elevated position and left-side bunkering create a challenging second shot despite the hole's moderate length.

A shorter par 4 that plays downhill from the tee with bunkers scattered throughout the fairway and around the green. The modest yardage is offset by the need for careful positioning to attack the well-protected putting surface.

The course's second-most difficult hole, a long par 4 with water lining the right side and bunkers flanking the fairway at the 250-yard mark. The green sits tight against the water right, leaving no forgiveness for shots that drift in that direction.

A dramatic par 5 that plays back toward Lake Michigan with water guarding the right side throughout. The fairway widens in the middle but narrows significantly near the green, which is protected by strategic bunkers and the ever-present water right.

A scenic par 3 with an island-like green complex surrounded by bunkers and native grasses on a peninsula jutting into Lake Michigan. The exposed position and theatrical setting make this one of the course's most memorable holes, especially in windy conditions.

A dramatic finishing par 4 with water all along the right side from tee to green, offering a thrilling conclusion along Lake Michigan. The fairway widens slightly for the drive but narrows considerably for the approach, with the green backed against the water and bunkered left, demanding a precise final shot.