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Erin Hills is Wisconsin's bucket-list pilgrimage destination, a walking-only 2017 U.S. Open host and the upper Midwest's most storied single-course trip, with 6 courses in our catalog, $$$ pricing, a quick drive from MKE, and best played May through October.
Single-course pilgrimage to Erin Hills, 2017 US Open and 2025 US Women's Open host. Walking-only, on-property lodging. Pair with Washington County ('muni Erin Hills'), The Bog (Palmer), or drive 2 hours to Kohler for the Wisconsin triple.
What are the top golf courses in Erin Hills?
6 courses
Erin Hills has 6 courses in Scramble's catalog, anchored by Erin Hills, Washington County Golf Course, and The Bog. Multiple of these are nationally ranked. Each plays as a destination-quality round on its own. All three play within a normal trip itinerary out of the same lodging base.
$$$$Erin Hills
Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry & Ron Whitten (2006)
$$Washington County Golf Course
Arthur Hills (1997)
$$The Bog
Arnold Palmer (1995)
$Brown Deer Park Golf Course
George Hansen (1929)
$$Kettle Hills Golf Course - Ponds Course
$$Fire Ridge Golf Club
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How much does a 3-round Erin Hills golf trip cost?
A 3-round, 4-golfer trip to Erin Hills runs about $1,084 per person with mid-range ($$) lodging. That covers 3 peak-season green fees, lodging at roughly two golfers per room, and a daily food + ground-transit allowance. Flights are excluded since they depend on your home airport. Adjust the round count, group size, or tier on the trip calculator to see how the number moves. See the full breakdown →
Where is Erin Hills and how do I get there?
Erin Hills sits in Wisconsin. The closest major airport is Milwaukee (MKE), which serves as the primary hub for most visitors. Most groups fly into MKE, rent one or two SUVs, and base out of a single resort or hotel for the entire trip.
What's the best month for golf in Erin Hills?
The strongest months for golf in Erin Hills are May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, based on 20-year playability scores combining temperature and precipitation. Erin Hills averages a 30°F high in January and a 78°F high in July, so playable conditions cluster in the shoulder months. Book early in those windows. Rates and tee-time inventory tighten as the season firms up.
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Erin Hills data is part of Scramble's catalog of 128 destinations and 971 independently researched courses. Weather data from 20 years of Open-Meteo; awards compiled from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and state-level rankings.
Published June 2026. Updated when the data or Scramble’s recommendations change.