Kohler · United States · Wisconsin

Whistling Straits

Straits Course

Straits Course holds a recognized place in Wisconsin golf. A spectacular course on the shores of Lake Michigan. Located in Kohler, Wisconsin, this course is set in a coastal links-style terrain. It should be presented not as a mere destination, but as a golf experience unique to the United States, with its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Straits Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, and territorial value.

links · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,900 m · 1998
At a glance
Straits Course holds a recognized place in Wisconsin golf. A spectacular course on the shores of Lake Michigan. Located in Kohler, Wisconsin, this course is set in a coastal links-style terrain. It should be presented not as a mere destination, but as a golf experience unique to the United States, with its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Straits Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, and territorial value.
Geography & setting
Straits Course is located in Kohler, Wisconsin, in the United States. The course unfolds in a coastal links-style terrain. This geographical overview should be complemented by details on the exact nature of the soil, altitude, dominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Un parcours spectaculaire au bord du lac Michigan.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, a par 72, and measures approximately 6900 meters from the championship tees. The course utilizes its coastal links-style environment to shape angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
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