Whistling Straits (Straits Course)
Whistling Straits (Straits Course)
Whistling Straits delivers golf on a grand, windswept scale. Designed by Pete Dye, this Wisconsin masterpiece hugs the shores of Lake Michigan with rugged dunes, pot bunkers, and dramatic cliffside views. Opened in 1998, it was crafted to evoke the spirit of traditional Irish links, with raw beauty and relentless challenge.
The Straits Course has hosted Ryder Cups and PGA Championships, proving itself one of the most demanding tests in golf. Every hole is shaped by wind and water, with fairways bordered by fescue and greens perched along the lake’s edge. It’s a course where precision, imagination, and resilience collide.
Cypress & Salt curates Whistling Straits packages with stays at The American Club, chef-driven dining, luxury spa treatments, and private whisky tastings. Beyond the fairways, guests enjoy yacht charters on Lake Michigan and curated cultural excursions, making a trip to Whistling Straits a story worth retelling.
Course Stats
Par: 72
Yardage: 7,790 yards
Course Rating: 77.2
Slope Rating: 152
Designer: Pete Dye (1998)
Type: Lakeside Links-Style Championship Course
Signature Holes: 7th (par 3 on the lake), 12th (par 3 with cliffside green), 18th (iconic closing par 4)
Championships: Ryder Cup (2021), PGA Championships (2004, 2010, 2015)
Best Seasons to Play
May – June: Blooming Midwest spring, cool breezes.
July – September: Peak summer weather, long days on the lake.
October: Golden autumn hues, fewer crowds.
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