Peninsula State Park Golf Course

Ephraim, 9890 Shore Rd, Ephraim, WI 54211, United States | ★ 4.1 (117 Review)

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Perhaps the most scenic public golf course in Wisconsin. Spectacular views of Green Bay waters and majestic Door County woodlands. Located in the middle of picturesque Peninsula State Park. Established in 1917, as a 6-hole course, grew to a 9-hole course in 1923, and expanded to our 18-hole golf course in 1931. In 2014 Peninsula Short was created. An award winning 6-hole / par 3 golf course with natural grass tees, fairways and greens. Enjoy our many amenities: Driving Range: grass / sand hitting areas, chipping and sand bunker, Putting Green, Pro-Shop, Clubhouse Restaurant, PGA / LPGA golf instructors, Junior golf school and First Tee programs. Power / push carts available and golf club rental. Open mid-April - October.

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Reviews

Kelsey Lavinio

★ 5

absolutely gorgeous course. well-kept & fun!

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Sharon Luo

★ 5

Peninsula State Park Golf Course is beautiful, well-kept, and offers stunning views of the water and park. The staff were very friendly, and the whole experience felt fun and relaxing. Even as a beginner, I really enjoyed it—such a great Door County activity.

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Brian Picken

★ 5

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Peter Dey

★ 1

The short course is usually a lot of fun to play, but our experience was completely ruined by the starter who is an old grumpy dude who treated us with a rude, snappy and unwelcoming attitude when we would ask him a question (likely just because we’re teenagers). I was playing with my 14-year-old sister, who’s just getting into golf, and even she was surprised and disappointed by how he spoke to us. I had told her this was a one in a kind experience and that most courses treat players with much more respect. We both left feeling frustrated and embarrassed. I won’t be returning unless someone else is running the first tee.

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Jonathan Skodras

★ 5

Beautiful course and well maintainer. Challenging layout yet still approachable. Will definitely be back

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Joel Nelson

★ 5

This course is at the top of my list! Challenging but open enough for below avg golfers like myself to enjoy it! The staff was so accommodating with our group. The staff was helpful and friendly from the booking to the starter…top notch experience.

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Ty Taufer

★ 5

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Benjamin Markowski

★ 5

The course was in pristine shape. We had NO rangers hounding us, but instead had the opposite experience. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming.

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Bill Malec

★ 4

Nice course. Marshalls need to enforce pace of play! Beyond damn slow!

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Bill Smith

★ 4

One of my favorite courses and well maintained. The young man working the golf carts was great, but I agree that some of the other staff can be rude. I like maintaining the pace of play, but when you are waiting on someone ahead and they are telling you to hurry up, ??? Just noticed that all the owner responses are AI generated anyway.

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Desiree Wood

★ 5

Great course, carts and staff. Views aren’t to shabby either. :)

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Daniel Cowell

★ 5

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Maddie Klein

★ 2

While the course is beautiful, I feel VERY validated after reading these reviews about rude staff… clearly there’s a bigger issue going on behind the scenes. My fiancé and I were treated poorly by a stubborn, opinionated, and outright rude older blonde woman who works here. If I hadn’t been to other golf courses, I would have thought this pretentious behavior was normal…

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Clayton Smith

★ 1

Came to play with family on a fall monday, had 3 golfers and hoped to have the wives ride along and enjoy a day out with us, mind you tee sheet was completely open (I checked). Arrived and checked in with starter/proshop. Guy was one of the rudest I've ever encountered and said we could take 3 carts with 4 golfers plus a rider but God forbid "he'd lose his job" if 3 carts with3 golfers/ 3 riders went out. What's the difference? Even clapped back at my senior mother with a "did you not hear me?? ". Unacceptable to say the least. Any other course wouldn't have batted an eye at that especially late in the season but apparently a empty course can't have that kind of nonsense. Needless to say there's plenty courses around, and we'll take our business elsewhere next time around.

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Zeb Boos

★ 5

By far my favorite golf course in Door County. We golfed first week of September and the course was in immaculate condition. Greens were fast, fairways were narrow, and the views were top notch. Definitely bring a jacket because the wind off the lake can make it feel 10 degrees colder. Staff were so nice and friendly, even recommended we take the back 9 for better views if we only had time to play 9. Ended up coming back the next day for a full 18 we enjoyed it so much. If you walk, be ready for a workout. Lots of hills but so much more fun to walk and enjoy the whole course.

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Anonymous

★ 5

The course is awesome. Had a great time!!

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Holden Jannusch

★ 5

Stunningly beautiful and well maintained. Best course on the peninsula that I’ve played. Clearly, many others have had negative experiences with some of the staff, which is certainly a shame. This is not your course if you don’t want to play more traditional etiquette and rule focused golf. I often like to play a relaxed course with relaxed rules! But this is not that kind of course; it’s also really fun to play a serious course with staff that take it seriously themselves!

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Jeremy Neary

★ 1

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★ 1

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Parker Neary

★ 1

I was having a good time with my family until the rude course ranger came and ruined it. He was following us around the course and eventually he split us up because we had 5 people. He was very rude about it and engaged in an argument. Also another maintenance worker was waking on the green and standing in my line when I was putting. Overall the park ranger just completely ruined our family experience.

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Vicki N

★ 1

Rude course ranger and staff. They were circling our family telling us we were 10min behind when we were waiting to hit at every hole. They also stood on the green while we were putting. I had to ask one to move so I could hit. We won't be going back. It ruined our family golf outing with grandparents.

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William Richardson

★ 5

This is the quintessential Door County golf course. From its beautiful forests and hills to its stunning views of Green Bay, this course never fails to remind me that I'm in DC. On top of it's beauty, the course is the perfect blend of challenge and approachability. It's a great spot for the occasional visiting amateur and more serious golfers alike.

If you are visiting Door County for a golf trip, Peninsula is a must play

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Mica Reimer

★ 1

Nice course but the golf pro watching over the tee box was on a power trip. Being negative to your customers for no reason is an interesting business strategy.

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edward cornell

★ 3

Fun course but needs better maintenance. The greens need work.

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Robert Eichelberger

★ 5

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Elizabeth Lovdahl

★ 5

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Tom Carlisle

★ 5

It was great

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Shawn Meyer

★ 1

Everything was absolutely beautiful except for the cranky old guy at the beginning where you start was a complete jerk to one of us. Won’t be back because of him. Way to pricey to be talked to like that!!

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Claire Splinter

★ 5

Great course. Clean fairways and clean greens. Challenging enough for an above average player with a lot of doglegs. Very pretty views!

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Nicole Pedro

★ 5

Gorgeous well manicured course!

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Seth noble

★ 2

I have not played this course nor do I think I will. Looks beautiful in the pictures BUT people have had the same problem with the starter from 4 years ago to even 2 weeks ago. Seems like they haven't done anything about it. Sad

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Daniel Seiter

★ 5

The best course I've ever played - interesting layout, varied holes that really leverage the topology of the Green Bay coast. Beautiful views from the back 9.

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Elizabeth Kosmider

★ 2

couldn’t find the restaurant page. food used to be very good but now it is all reheated frozen things. very disappointed having loved the old food. would have loved a heads up about the very drastic change.

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Zach Beth

★ 2

Beautiful course. Unprofessional starter and course ranger.

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Ryan Rademann

★ 5

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sarah paschke

★ 5

Had lunch in the Clubhouse with my Grandson..he recommends the root beer float!I recommend the cheeseburger!

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Thomas Hudgens

★ 5

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the Riche

★ 5

Awesome course. Played it for the 2nd time today. Great track. Great value.

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Rick Wamboldt

★ 5

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Robert Mattes

★ 4

Just used the driving range.

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Jone Kiefer

★ 5

Beautiful spring conditions! There kids golf program with Coach Ferdon leaves everyone golfing better and enjoying the game. So much fun!!!

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Harold Johnson

★ 5

Great course and must play in Door County. Don't waste your money on other venues such as Cherry Hills which has terrible fairways and greens.

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Mark Adriansen

★ 5

Course in the same great condition it always is despite excessive heat this week. Greens are fast and true. Excellent customer service. Be aware, no beverage cart service due to Covid-19. Love playing at Peninsula! Update 7-3-22: Great shape, excellent customer service by a friendly staff. Pace of play was 4:30 for 18 with cart. Great experience again! Thanks PGA!

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Brock Luedtke

★ 5

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stefan weisse

★ 5

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charlie compton

★ 5

Fun little place for golf, up in a beautiful area. Nice place for a morning out while on vacation.

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Brian Schwartz

★ 2

The man working the driving range (Ryan) wrote down my credit card on a piece of paper which made me rather nervous. Nice course though.

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Sean Kessel

★ 4

Played Golf there and the course was well maintained. The view is great!

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Daniel Vaisrub

★ 5

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Steve Vollstedt

★ 5

Even though they had heavy rain the night before, the course was beautiful, dry and well groomed as it always is.
If you love golf, this is one of the best. Staff is always great and helpful.

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pete woelfel

★ 2

Peninsula State Park is one of the most beautiful courses in Wisconsin. Pristine 18 hole track with awesome views of the bay. However, as many others have pointed out in reviews, the staff, particularly the starter, treated my group with no respect and actually was openly patronizing others in our group.

I’ve dealt with many grumpy starters in my life but this man takes the cake.

Would recommend you look elsewhere unless you want to be insulted and have your round ruined at the first tee box by a rude starter.

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whitney wnuk

★ 1

Beautiful course, it’s a shame the starter completely ruined my experience and calls the Marshall to hackle us the first hole. No one is going to play well their first hole when being stalked and yelled at by the staff every stroke. While in the meantime, the starter proceeds to talk poorly about us (a foursome) with our friends in the next foursome behind us. Not a good look dude.

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Paul Byrnes

★ 5

Great course, good layout. Course was in good shape. Greens held and ran 9-10 with subtle breaks. A little pricey at $70 with but I would play it again.

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Ken Manson

★ 5

For this early in the season it was in great shape. Spectacular views, especially on the back 9.

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Chris Nobbe

★ 5

Great course to play if you're in Door County.

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Michael Kenney

★ 5

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Lon Piper

★ 4

We played the golf. Course and had a great time. Course was in great shape and plenty hard,but fun.
They do a good job at the paek

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Aaron Diamond

★ 2

The course was wonderful and very beautiful! I really wish I could give it a full 5 starts, however one of the staff members was quite rude- and kept asking us if we had ever golfed before, when in fact we had golfed this exact course in the past. A little too pretentious for my taste, and sadly I don’t believe I’ll return. I sincerely hope no one else gets treated the way we were treated.

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Mike Bissell

★ 5

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Jacob Droessler

★ 5

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Tim Trotter

★ 5

Great course and excellent experience!!!

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Russ Farrell

★ 5

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Paul.Carol Scott

★ 5

Excellent golf course, great shape.

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Mark Kiwiet

★ 5

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James Sullivan

★ 5

Great course and in great shape! Walked the course which is tough due to a few holes but it was great. Bring your own push cart because theirs, even though they are new are not great.

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Retired NavyCPO

★ 5

Beautiful, manicured, fun, and challenging course! Loved it!

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Sharon Bea

★ 5

Beautiful course, friendly staff, picturesque views!

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Luke Hoggatt

★ 5

We were the first people out after a rain delay, so we didn't have any issues with crowds or pace. Course was well maintained and had beautiful views. I love old courses that have lots of trees. The carts had computers in them that gave us distance measurents -- a nice touch!

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james n

★ 5

You will never find a course like this for the money. If you are in Door County this is a must for golfers. Part of Peninsula State Park as well so you can do a good 15 mile bike ride as well.

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Ann Gruszka

★ 4

Course was in great shape and weather was nice. Greens were slow, but in good shape. Had an enjoyable round. Not crowded today.

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Rob Sharp

★ 5

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John Cardiff

★ 5

Amazing views! Great course

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William Fugger

★ 5

In my opioid this is the best course in Door County. Played here with some friends and had an absolute blast. Beer and food was great and the round was beautiful

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Ken Molitor

★ 5

We golfed there on 10/15/2020. The temperature was a crisp 46 degrees. The starter was very pleasant and given an actual little crowd at 10 a.m. the starter allowed us to start on the 10th hole seeing we were only playing 9 holes. The course was immaculate!! The scenery is beautiful!! They had young men on carts pulling blowers to blow the leaves off the fairways. We had a great day!! We absolutely love playing the course when we are in Door County. Thank you for a great time!

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Catherine Robertson

★ 5

Take the Eagle Trail, what a hike!

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Lynne Holton

★ 5

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Tim Mattson

★ 5

A very scenic golf course, especially the back nine. Playing conditions yesterday were awesome with the course in immaculate shape. Take a few putting lessons before you go because many greens are curvy. Some deep sand traps (I found some, unfortunately). Carts are highly recommended. 18 holes with a shared cart is pricey, $64 even on a weekday.

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Zach Dobson

★ 3

A bit stuffy with the rules and start times. I felt like I was on an assembly line. Has a really cool 69 yard hole!

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Deej

★ 4

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Miles Buske

★ 5

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Corey Clinefelter

★ 1

Would like to reiterate some of the same sentiments mentioned by others I've noticed online. Would hope to help others avoid the same mistake hoping to get a good round of golf in at this course. The staff unfortunately overshadow any positives and really make it hard to want to come back when there are plenty of other options in the door county area. They are not organized, not consistent with what is promised, they don't respect t - times, take too many walk ons and the course is consistently over booked and plays way too SLOW. Be ready to be disappointed, this is my second time and the same thing. Unfortunately won't make the same mistake again.

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Corey Clinefelter

★ 1

Really bad experience with the starter and Marshall. Called two days in advance to book t time, gentleman in the phone took my credit card and emailed a confirmation. I let him know there would be 4 playing and two along for the ride, his response “sure no problem”. We arrived 20 minutes before our t-time, as I’m waiting in line behind two other groups of 4 that did not have a t-time, they just showed up to walk on, the starter starts barking at a guy because he saw a cooler near his car and aggressively tells him no beer is allowed unless bought there, the golfer was pretty put off. The golfer politer pointed out he did not have the cooler with him. The starter then proceeds to brag about having to “really get after two groups”. He tells the two foursomes they really shouldn’t play there’s too many people on the course, then proceeds to complain about the out of towners. The foursomes proceed to t- off five minutes after our scheduled t-time, hmmmm I wonder why the course is so crowded, way to manage the course. As my t-time passes while I’m standing there listening to him complain , I finally get his attention, I say “I’m here for the 5:30”, he goes inside and comes out to quote me a rate. I have to remind him I gave them my credit card yesterday, he immediately becomes combative and says I didn’t. Then he goes inside to check with other guy and comes out rather quickly to say , “nope”. Ok? So I say I’ll go ahead and pay now as long as they will Refund me if I show proof of payment, ok. He quotes me for four, I remind him we needed to pay for an extra cart for Gma and wife who are just tagging along. “NOPE you can’t do that, only one of them is allowed to go in the third cart”. So we can take a third cart, but we have to leave someone behind? His response, Yep, we are a very high end course and we have to uphold our image!” “It’s our course policy!” Seems to me the only policies they really they have is being uninviting, unprofessional, uppety And unorganized. Way to go. Ended up going down the road got on another course, with the wife and gma tagging along in their cart, had a great time. Will NEVER play peninsula state park goof course EVER again!

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B-Town Suliks

★ 5

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David Zuehlke

★ 5

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Roy O

★ 4

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Alvin Soto

★ 5

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Ben Filsinger

★ 5

Course is great, challenging enough and beautiful views. Staff is always friendly. You do run into a fair amount of non-regular golfers, at least around the 4th; I've had multiple instances of people hitting into us over the years (today we had a group hit near our feet 3 times in 4 holes with no courtesy warning or remorse.) Not taking anything away from the course, but just a heads up for peak season golfing

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Robert Strybel

★ 5

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Del Abnet

★ 5

Beautiful, great shape and will challenge anyone

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Kyle Laubenstein

★ 5

Thanks to Matt for being a great human and introducing us to the Chicago style hot dog...we can't wait to come golf with you!

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Scott Webb

★ 5

Great course, a real treat to play. Not super long, no water, but it uses the natural terrain and trees to create challenging shots that reward accuracy off the tee. Back nine is especially scenic with elevated tees on 10 and 17 that provide great views of the bay.

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Greg Ranalletta

★ 3

Fun layout with great views. Very hilly. Pace of play was very slow today. Greens not in good shape due to winter kill. Hopefully they get back in shape.

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Ron Marish

★ 1

Great mountain biking.... If you are a ninety year old lady with one leg.

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Brett Casper

★ 5

Beautiful course. Great staff and service. GPS golf carts. I was very happy with playing this. Greens in excellent shape. Out of the 18 holes, they had one or 2 holes closed for repair. I'm not discrediting for that as the course volunteered a discounted rate due to it. You have to play this course.

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Andrew Schwalbe

★ 5

This review is for the short course. My wife doesn't golf and we went snd rented everything we would need (tees and balls you buy). They have a special reduced club set for this course and the course is very walkable. It was easy enough for a first timer and challenging enough to provide some interest for someone that does golf a couple times a year. Being a short par 3 course it goes pretty fast even for a beginner, but I personally liked that aspect.

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Jim Aldridge

★ 4

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Aa Ason

★ 2

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Sharon Sweere

★ 4

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Jack French

★ 5

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gwen edel

★ 4

Nice area for golf

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Alex Ritchie

★ 2

I wouldn't recommend this course if you have a beginner in your group. My group (of 2) was asked to leave the course at the end of the second hole because we were 2.5 minutes out of pace to the course's recommended play speed. There was no warning of slow play - just a firm request to leave the course.

Staff was very polite, but refused to let us let other players play through as they approached, or tee closer to the green to address concerns around slow play.

To their credit - they did refund the course fees and offer a free credit to play on their par 3 family short-course when they had no obligation to; unfortunately, we were asked to come back a different day because the par 3 was "too busy for a party with someone still learning the sport". This was particularly egregious because a toddler was teeing off not 30 feet away as we were told this.

The par 3 short-course was taking walk-ons, we were willing to pay (free credit or no), and we were willing to wait until a spot opened up - still, no luck. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Playing here was a bewildering and uncomfortable experience. The front staff in particular was so sympathetic during the whole strange ordeal that I've a hunch the manager has decreed a course-wide ban of anyone not up to his or her standards. Beware: if you have the bad luck to make a poor drive beneath Big Brother's watchful eye, you may find yourself removed from the course.

Two stars because because the fairway was well-maintained.

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Chris Troge

★ 5

Nice course, pretty well maintained for having golfed over Memorial Day weekend after a long winter. Beautiful views and cheap sake Bloody Mary's at the clubhouse.

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Andrew Gauger

★ 5

Unbelievably beautiful course... lots of elevation changes and cliff shots. Beautiful vistas over the bay. Well maintained! Afraid to recommend it because it can be a bit crowded and I don't want to have to crawl over tourists to get on. If you go, get reservation FAR in advance. You won't believe it!

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Tom Mercer

★ 4

Course is nice, staff not so much. Unless you're a regular, expect some attitude.

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Brenden Breil

★ 5

You will not go wrong by getting a round in at this gem. Peninsula State Park Golf Course is by far one of the most unique golf courses ever. We have been playing this course for years. The tournament they have every year in August makes this course what it is. I have played in the tournament multiple times since I was a kid and we are going back this year to play again. This course will always have a special place in my top course list. I have had a few personal achievements at this course as well! First eagle, lowest score at the time of 73 and champion of my flight!

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Marc Walls

★ 5

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Alex Krejca

★ 2

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Sarah Sonnentag

★ 5

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Russell Zillgitt

★ 5

Excellent course in Fish Creek! Affordable, fun, well maintained!

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A Murre

★ 4

Great course that is well maintained with spectacular views and friendly staff.

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Charles Keller

★ 4

I'd give it five if the course were manicured better. Worth the $ to play it and see the views and deal with the unique layout. I had fun and would play it again on my next visit.

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Jon Kremer

★ 5

Well run and maintained course. Great place to golf

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James Livingston

★ 4

Definitely a challenge. Lots of interesting holes on the back 9. In my opinion the price is a little high for the course but the staff is friendly and courteous.

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Kyle Johnson

★ 5

Nice course in great condition. Reasonably priced.

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Casey Ostrowski

★ 4

Beautiful and fun course.

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Kristine Champeau-Nelson

★ 5

Played the short course...what a treat....immaculate and fun, yet challenging. P.S. The employees there are always so helpful and cheerful.

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Kayla Burhop

★ 3

The course is fun but could be in better shape. There seemed to be a lack of communication between staff. We were told there was no one scheduled behind us when we were teeing off and then 2 holes later were told their league was starting and to hurry along. (We were playing best ball and were waiting on people in front of us.) Marshall, drink girl and cart corral guy all could have better customer service skills. They should understand they are a big tourist attraction and that not everyone is a local who knows everything.

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