Post by sroel908 on Nov 22, 2020 15:10:05 GMT -5
Located one hour north of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Destination Kohler features two golf resorts, Blackwolf Run and Whistling Straits. Blackwolf Run features the River and Meadow Valleys courses, while Whistling Straits offers the Straits and Irish courses. All courses were designed by the legendary design couple, Pete and Alice Dye.
Ranked #43 in Golf Digest’s 2019/2020 America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses, the Irish is located more inland than the better-known Straits, giving it a grassland/parkland feel, while still retaining some of the dune characteristics of the sister course nearby. The Irish provides challenge and tranquility by way of large bunkers, meandering streams, and picturesque ponds. It's as stunning is it is intimidating.
Also, keep your eyes our for the world-famous Whistling Straits Scottish sheep, which are allowed to roam the courses freely!
The Irish Course is a Par 72 layout, and offers five sets of tees to choose from. The shortest tees play (in-game) to 5274 yards, and the championship tees stretch the course out to 7480 yards.
Course Tour (All hole descriptions are taken from the course website):
Start and end your round by visiting the Whistling Straits clubhouse, restaurant, and Irish Pub.
Hole 1 - "High Ground", Par 4 - A generous landing area for the opening hole leads way to a long-narrow elevated green.
Hole 2 - "Giant's Leap", Par 4 - Safety first is the motto on the short par 4 second. A tee shot in the fairway is a must if you expect to hold the narrow front-to-back green.
Hole 3 - "Sleeper", Par 3 - The bunker and pond on the left create an intimidating short iron shot into the large undulating green.
Hole 4 - "Sandbanks", Par 4 - Bunker left and bunker right may be your thought on the tee box of this lengthy par 4, but don’t be intimidated. It is a generous fairway if positioned well.
Hole 5 - "Devil's Elbow", Par 5 - The best options on this target hole are to stay left off the tee, then lay up short of the creek with your second shot. The shot leaves less than 160 yards to the flag and avoids a narrow opening to the green as well as uneven lies found across the creek. Long bunker shots await those who foolishly attempt to cut through the left side to reach the green in two shots.
Hole 6 - "Mulligan's Watch", Par 3 - Stay calm as you prepare to hit this unique island green surrounded by one very large bunker.
Hole 7 - "Troll", Par 4 - A short dogleg right can be attacked from almost any angle on this generous fairway. The large two-tiered green is protected by two very deep bunkers in the rear.
Hole 8 - "Garden Creek", Par 5 - This split fairway par 5 invites you to go for the green in two, but beware of the large fairway bunker and false front that surrounds the large undulating green.
Hole 9 - "Last Gaspe", Par 4 - A winding creek creates visual intimidation as it cuts the fairway in two, then again on the approach as it dashes across the front of the green.
Hole 10 - "Shepherd's Post", Par 4 - This slight dogleg left looks a lot longer than it plays, gradually climbing to one of the highest points on the property.
Hole 11 - "Lamb Chop", Par 3 - Club selection is difficult on this treacherous par 3. The left side of the green is home to a couple of the deepest pot bunkers on the course.
Hole 12 - "Highland Trek", Par 4 - Check out the great views of Lake Michigan and The Straits from the highest point on The Irish while teeing off to the valley below.
Hole 13 - "Blind Man's Bluff", Par 3 - The name describes it all on this multilevel, double-tee par 3 leading to the largest green on The Irish (Note: in the game, only the Red and White tees are elevated. The Green, Blue, and Black tees are on the lower level tee box. In real life, this green uses a pin that's, no lie, about 15 feet tall! Don't believe me? See here...the gentleman in the photo claims to be 6 ft. 6 in. tall!).
Hole 14 - "Tullamore Dew", Par 5 - A tee box in the farthest northwest corner of the property, this tricky risk/reward par 5 is among the most scenic on the back nine.
Hole 15 - "Frog Water", Par 4 - Do not try to cut off too much on the right side of the difficult dogleg right. The long, skinny green is protected by undulating mounds and difficult pot bunkers.
Hole 16 - "Deep Dye", Par 4 - Among the most undulating of the greens on The Irish, the pin location is key here. Trust your tee line as intimidation is definitely a factor.
Hole 17 - "Irish Mist", Par 4 - This short par 4 wraps around the beautiful pond creating a difficult tee shot. If intimidation is in your blood, bail out to the right.
Hole 18 - "Black & Tan", Par 5 - The skinny winding fairway of this par 5 snakes to the left of the mound in the fairway. A miss to the right of this green will give the best chance for a par.
Enjoy your round at the Irish!
Ranked #43 in Golf Digest’s 2019/2020 America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses, the Irish is located more inland than the better-known Straits, giving it a grassland/parkland feel, while still retaining some of the dune characteristics of the sister course nearby. The Irish provides challenge and tranquility by way of large bunkers, meandering streams, and picturesque ponds. It's as stunning is it is intimidating.
Also, keep your eyes our for the world-famous Whistling Straits Scottish sheep, which are allowed to roam the courses freely!
The Irish Course is a Par 72 layout, and offers five sets of tees to choose from. The shortest tees play (in-game) to 5274 yards, and the championship tees stretch the course out to 7480 yards.
Course Tour (All hole descriptions are taken from the course website):
Start and end your round by visiting the Whistling Straits clubhouse, restaurant, and Irish Pub.
Hole 1 - "High Ground", Par 4 - A generous landing area for the opening hole leads way to a long-narrow elevated green.
Hole 2 - "Giant's Leap", Par 4 - Safety first is the motto on the short par 4 second. A tee shot in the fairway is a must if you expect to hold the narrow front-to-back green.
Hole 3 - "Sleeper", Par 3 - The bunker and pond on the left create an intimidating short iron shot into the large undulating green.
Hole 4 - "Sandbanks", Par 4 - Bunker left and bunker right may be your thought on the tee box of this lengthy par 4, but don’t be intimidated. It is a generous fairway if positioned well.
Hole 5 - "Devil's Elbow", Par 5 - The best options on this target hole are to stay left off the tee, then lay up short of the creek with your second shot. The shot leaves less than 160 yards to the flag and avoids a narrow opening to the green as well as uneven lies found across the creek. Long bunker shots await those who foolishly attempt to cut through the left side to reach the green in two shots.
Hole 6 - "Mulligan's Watch", Par 3 - Stay calm as you prepare to hit this unique island green surrounded by one very large bunker.
Hole 7 - "Troll", Par 4 - A short dogleg right can be attacked from almost any angle on this generous fairway. The large two-tiered green is protected by two very deep bunkers in the rear.
Hole 8 - "Garden Creek", Par 5 - This split fairway par 5 invites you to go for the green in two, but beware of the large fairway bunker and false front that surrounds the large undulating green.
Hole 9 - "Last Gaspe", Par 4 - A winding creek creates visual intimidation as it cuts the fairway in two, then again on the approach as it dashes across the front of the green.
Hole 10 - "Shepherd's Post", Par 4 - This slight dogleg left looks a lot longer than it plays, gradually climbing to one of the highest points on the property.
Hole 11 - "Lamb Chop", Par 3 - Club selection is difficult on this treacherous par 3. The left side of the green is home to a couple of the deepest pot bunkers on the course.
Hole 12 - "Highland Trek", Par 4 - Check out the great views of Lake Michigan and The Straits from the highest point on The Irish while teeing off to the valley below.
Hole 13 - "Blind Man's Bluff", Par 3 - The name describes it all on this multilevel, double-tee par 3 leading to the largest green on The Irish (Note: in the game, only the Red and White tees are elevated. The Green, Blue, and Black tees are on the lower level tee box. In real life, this green uses a pin that's, no lie, about 15 feet tall! Don't believe me? See here...the gentleman in the photo claims to be 6 ft. 6 in. tall!).
Hole 14 - "Tullamore Dew", Par 5 - A tee box in the farthest northwest corner of the property, this tricky risk/reward par 5 is among the most scenic on the back nine.
Hole 15 - "Frog Water", Par 4 - Do not try to cut off too much on the right side of the difficult dogleg right. The long, skinny green is protected by undulating mounds and difficult pot bunkers.
Hole 16 - "Deep Dye", Par 4 - Among the most undulating of the greens on The Irish, the pin location is key here. Trust your tee line as intimidation is definitely a factor.
Hole 17 - "Irish Mist", Par 4 - This short par 4 wraps around the beautiful pond creating a difficult tee shot. If intimidation is in your blood, bail out to the right.
Hole 18 - "Black & Tan", Par 5 - The skinny winding fairway of this par 5 snakes to the left of the mound in the fairway. A miss to the right of this green will give the best chance for a par.
Enjoy your round at the Irish!