Door County is a popular vacation destination and just so happens to boast some great golf courses. Visiting Door County and playing golf is a ‘no brainer’ but choosing which golf course to play might be a challenge as there are some nice ones to choose from. If you’re anything like myself more then likely you will just want to play every last one of them.

The various golfing options here in Door County include par 3 short courses to championship courses and just about everything in between. No matter if you’re a novice or experienced golfer Door County is a great place to play golf. Hopefully this list of the best golf courses in Door County will help you make a decision on what golf course or ‘golf courses’ you will play.

These scenic golf courses in Door County are set along its narrow peninsula that is three-hundred miles long and only twenty-five miles wide. The natural beauty in this area and unique landscape offers an amazing golfing experience.

To top things off Door County offers quaint lodgings, fine dining, and plenty of off the course activities which make it a must visit for any golf enthusiast and travel lover.

Fall is by far the most beautiful time to play golf here and Door County is actually rated as one of the best fall destinations in Wisconsin.

Best Golf Courses In Door County Wisconsin

Idlewild Golf Club

Idlewild Golf Club is an eighteen-hole championship course located less than fifteen-minutes from Sturgeon Bay. This golf course offers beautiful views on just about every hole and its lush fairways, manicured greens, native vegetation, and surrounding trees just add to its beauty.

There are numerous hazards including lakes, creeks, and strategically placed sand bunkers that can be hard to negotiate close to greens. The stand-out hole is a 499 yard par 5 to an island green that is sure to claim some balls, so remember to have a few extra in the bag.

This is a great golf course for both low and high handicappers as it has several tee options.

Idlewild Golf Club Rates

• 9 Holes Walking $15 (w/cart $24)
• 18 Holes Walking $25 (w/cart $36)

Cherry Hills Golf And Lodge

Cherry Hills Golf Course and Lodge offers 18-holes with gentle rolling fairways, true greens, and challenging bunkers. This course provides skilled golfers a suitable challenge while remaining equitable for recreational players.

Like most golf courses in Door County in the the fall colors turn the tree-lined fairways into vivid oranges, reds, and purples making for a colorful round of golf.

This golf course received numerous updates in 2015, including upgrades to the lodge. Golfers staying at the lodge will receive a special golf discount of $25 off eighteen-holes with a cart and includes a bucket of range balls, which is a great deal.

Cherry Hills Golf Course Rates

• Fall 9 Holes Walking $12 (w/cart $20)
• Fall 18 Holes Walking $20 (w/cart $35)
• In Season Weekend 9 Holes $22 (w/cart $32)
• In Season Weekend 18 Holes $32 (w/cart $47)
• In Season Weekday 9 Holes $18 (w/cart $28)
• In Season Weekday 18 Holes $27 (w/cart $47)

Lodging At Cherry Hills Golf Course

• Double Queen
• King Suite
• Averaging $125 /night

Alpine Resort And Golf Course

Alpine Resort boasts an eighteen-hole championship golf course with some amazing views of Lake Michigan’s Green Bay. This family owned resort has been in business since 1921 and is known as one of the original Door County vacation destinations.

The ninth-hole is something special and is actually known as the “most scenic hole in the state of Wisconsin”. If that isn’t enough to make you want to play this course I don’t know what will.

Alpine Resort Golf Course Rates

• 9 Holes Walking $18 (w/cart $30)
• 18 Holes Walking $27 (w/cart $40)

Lodging At Alpine Resort

• One Bed Cottage $340 /night
• Two Bed Cottage $375 a /night
• 3 Bed Cottage $445 /night

The Orchards At Egg Harbor

The Orchards At Egg Harbor is an extremely scenic eighteen-hole championship golf course that is built on two-hundred acres of beautiful Door County property. It was designed by William Newcomb, a Michigander who worked with Pete Dye in the early part of his career. This course is routed through wooded areas woods with mature hardwoods, fruit orchards, and gorgeous meadows.

The Orchards At Egg Harbor features bentgrass from tee to green, which makes it only one of two tracks in the county to feature this. For the most part the holes are open and forgiving off the tee but it can be demanding in its greens complexes and on the putting surfaces themselves.

There are four different tee options to suit all levels of players. The clubhouse consists of a pro shop, bar and grill.

The Orchards At Egg Harbor Rates

• Mon – Thurs 9 Holes Walking $23 (w/cart $36)
• Fri, Sat, Sun 9 Holes Walking $25 (w/cart $38)
• Mon – Thurs 18 Holes Walking $44 (w/cart $63)
• Fri, Sat, Sun 18 Holes Waling $47 (w/cart $66)

Peninsula State Park Golf Course

Peninsula Golf Course is truly a spectacular course that offers scenic views of Egg Harbor and Ephraim. What originally started as a six-hole course back in 1917, became a nine-hole course in 1923, before growing into an eighteen-hole course in 1931.

Peninsula Golf Course is located in Peninsula State Park which has mature cedar, oak, beach, and maple trees. Their watered fairways, rolling terrain, and wonderful scenery make this a must play golf course in Door County.

This golf course is also quite popular so be sure to make a tee time, especially on weekends.

Peninsula Stat Park Golf Course Rates

• 9 Holes Walking $28 (w/cart $34)
• 18 Holes Walking $42 (w/cart $59)

Peninsula State Park Short Course

Peninsula State Park also has a six-hole par 3 short course that is designed for all levels of golfers. It’s perfect for a fun family round of golf or for short game practice. The holes range from around 60-100 yards. The whole course is kept in great shape from the tee boxes, fairways, bunkers, and greens.

Peninsula State Park Short Course Rates

• Adults $10
• Junior 17 & Under $17

Deer Run Golf Course

Deer Run Golf Course offers nine-holes and is uniquely located on Washington Island. That’s right, on an island! Getting there will involve a ferry ride from the tip Door County’s peninsula over to Washington Island. The ferry ride takes around thirty-minutes and is a very fun experience.

This golf course was first opened in 1969 and was designed by Leland Thompson. The greens can be a challenge as they have a lot of undulation but this is still a fun and easy course for the whole family to play. If golfers play through twice from the white tees it measures 5,400 yards for par 72.

Deer Run Golf Course Rates

• 9 Holes Walking $20 (w/cart $36)
• 18 Holes Walking $29 (w/cart $53)
• Club Rentals: $5 – $8

Maxwelton Braes Golf Course

Maxwelton Braes is an eighteen-hole championship golf course that consists of wide fairways, challenging green contours, beautiful wooded areas, and plenty of greenery. It features a good variety of holes with four-par 3, twelve-par 4, and two-par 5.

Whether you are a high or low handicapper most golfers will find this course extremely fun. Something very cool about this golf course is golfers can play all day for $45.50 walking or $77 with a cart!

There is a small pro shop offering basic golf equipment and the clubhouse has snacks, liquor, beer, hotdogs, and brats. What more could you want?

Maxwelton Braes Golf Course Rates

• 9 Holes Walking $17.50 (w/cart $30)
• 18 Holes Walking $28 (w/cart $47)
• All Day Walking $45.50 (w/cart $77)
• Club Rental: $10 – $15

Where To Stay In Door County

Door County has a variety of accommodation options from hotels to a bed and breakfasts. Whether it’s bay views or being hidden in the beautiful woods that you desire you can find a great place to stay here in Door County.

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