Comments on: Erin Hills Golf Review – Erin, Wisconsin

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:37:54 +0000

Dan,

Your reviews are fantastic. I agree that you should get out there and play Erin Hills again if you have the chance. I played it post U.S. Amateur Championship and what an experience it was.

Now I understand why it was awarded the U.S. Open in 2017 – this course is a true test of golf no matter what your handicap is! The course sits on beautiful and natural glacial landscape that many course architects try to re-create these days, and every hole is unique in its own way.

I’ve been lucky enough to have played great courses in Ireland and a handful of America’s 100 Greatest over the years and I truly think Erin Hills will wind up on this list eventually. Today it is not a candidate to be on this list because of a conflict of interest with Golf Digest’s own Ron Whitten having helped design Erin Hills.

It’s not inexpensive at $200 plus caddie fee & tip, and the green fees seem to be trending up as the course continues to mature. I think it’s worth every penny.

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 04:02:02 +0000

Dan-

If you enjoyed the course before the new owner took over, get out there and play it again. It’s almost worthy of a new review! Erin hills is now a walking only course. This is to allow for better growing conditions for the amateur next season. It’s still 160/round but well worth it. The maintenance budget has grown substantially and it’s amazing what a little money (or in this case alot) can do for a track. Got out there and check it again!

By: danperry

danperry — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:45:26 +0000

jeremy: If I had to pick between Erin Hills and Arcadia Bluffs, I’d choose Arcadia Bluffs, only because I appreciate the challenge/scenery that Lake Michigan provides. The additional wind, beautiful views, etc. put Arcadia Bluffs above for me. That being said, this course is no slouch. It’s potentially tougher and much, much longer.

In the end, I enjoyed both and would be happy to play either again.

By: jeremy

jeremy — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:32:48 +0000

Dan I live in Michigan is this course as good as Arcadia Bluffs?? Your reviews are very cool. I have played most all of your reviews and then some. E-mail me and I can give some good advice on a lot of great golf courses in Michigan.

By: Dan Perry

Dan Perry — Sat, 01 May 2010 11:23:16 +0000

Chad: I’m not sure what the rules are now, but when we played, carts were definitely an option. I’d suggest calling to make sure either way.

Great track; when you play it let me know what you think.

By: Chad

Chad — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:06:38 +0000

Dan,

I absolutely LOVE your golf course reviews. I’m an avid golf that is always seeking out the best courses in the state of WI (or nearby states), so this site has been invaluable to me.

One question I had about your Erin Hills review… I saw your video and noticed people driving carts on the course… but I thought Erin Hills was a “walk-only” course (or at least their website says so). Did they recently change this policy? Do they now allow riders, or did they recently banish riders?

Some clarification would be appreciated! Keep up the good work Dan (love the pictures too!).

By: Joey T

Joey T — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:45:34 +0000

Dan,

Thanks for your reviews. I have read your reviews for a few other courses before playing and I have found them to be very beneficial. I am playing Erin Hills tomorrow and am greatful that you have reviewed this course. Thanks and keep them coming. (Note: I will be on the look out for one of your balls).

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:49:56 +0000

Hi Dan,
I linked to this site from the Flickr group, Wisconsin Golf.
Thanks for posting this article on Erin Hills. I played there very recently and was really interested in your review. Most reviews are long on opinion and short on facts. This review, in my humble opinion, has the opposite problem: it’s more of a hole-by-hole summary than a review. I can get a summary from Erin Hills’ website. I wanted to read what you thought about it, but other than mentioning the interesting bunkering and a couple of views on the course, I didn’t get your review of the conditions, the service, the value. Thanks again for posting!
Steve

By: jimbob

jimbob — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:44:06 +0000

me again — Reply to Jon Steffen’s question about the blind par three that was the seventh hole originally — Yes they have now removed that green at the behest of the USGA! In 2008 they used this hole during the USGA Womens Amateur Public Links Championship, but then in preparation for the 2011 USGA Mens Amateur they removed that green and are reworking old 8 to be #7, and old 9 became #8 (the #1 handicap hole) and the par 3 “bye hole” is now the well guarded ninth hole. They closed a month early last year and opened two months late this year just to start all the renovations needed for the 2011 US Amateur and to impress the USGA in their bid to get the 2017 US Open. From what I saw this week I would agree with Steve Stricker in saying that the course is worthy of getting a US Open – soon!

By: jimbob

jimbob — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:03:52 +0000

Dan, I found your web site last year after playing Cantigny and I thoroughly enjoyed all the pictures and comments about many of the courses you play and review with words and pictures (especially when I have played them too!!) So my golf buddy Bob and I just played Erin Hills yesterday (10/1) and found your nice long hole by hole review GREAT!! The only thing I can add is that Erin Hills has yet to allow Sky Caddie to map their course, so we employed a forecaddie for our round and that was invaluable to the first time visitor – great local knowledge saved us from many bunkers and therefore saved stokes too! As Mr. Lang says “Golf is a journey” so have a great one, and we look forward to your next review.