{"id":45269,"date":"2026-03-07T14:09:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T08:39:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/?p=45269"},"modified":"2026-03-19T11:45:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T06:15:42","slug":"the-straits-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/the-straits-course\/","title":{"rendered":"The Straits Course Guide 2026 | Fees &#038; Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Straits Course is considered to be one of the most spectacular public-play courses in United States. This design is perched on the rocky bank of Lake Michigan, Wisconsin, and it fuses the golf major with the beauty of nature. It provides a links-type test that is less Midwestern America and more coastal Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a 2026 guide to The Straits Course. You will learn its routing philosophy, terrain identity, tournament meaning, conditioning standards, approximate green fees, package pricing, and value all in all. Each segment is dedicated to the clarity, arrangement, and valuable information to golfers who intend to visit it.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/the-straits-course\/#Highlight_Snapshot\" >Highlight Snapshot<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/the-straits-course\/#Philosophy_of_design_and_Identity_of_game_play\" >Philosophy of design and Identity of game play<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/the-straits-course\/#Championship_Recognition_and_Historical_Development\" >Championship Recognition and Historical Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/the-straits-course\/#Routing_Architecture_and_Landscape\" >Routing Architecture and Landscape<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/the-straits-course\/#Intent_Strategy_Overview-_Yardage_and_Shot_Strategy\" >Intent Strategy Overview- Yardage and Shot Strategy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/the-straits-course\/#Strategic_Yardage_Overview\" >Strategic Yardage Overview<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/the-straits-course\/#Course_Conditioning_and_Practice_Facilities\" >Course Conditioning and Practice Facilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/the-straits-course\/#Green_Fees_and_Public_Access_Structure_2026\" >Green Fees and Public Access Structure (2026)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/the-straits-course\/#Estimated_Green_Fee_Structure\" >Estimated Green Fee Structure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/the-straits-course\/#Estimated_Trip_Cost_Projection\" >Estimated Trip Cost Projection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/the-straits-course\/#Nearby_Golf_Courses\" >Nearby Golf Courses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/the-straits-course\/#Why_The_Straits_Course_Remains_Iconic\" >Why The Straits Course Remains Iconic?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/the-straits-course\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Facts_in_a_Minute_about_the_Straight_course\"><\/span><b>Facts in a Minute about the Straight course<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Whistling Straits Golf Club at Haven, Wisconsin is the Straits Course. It is not a conventional private club, but a high-end daily-fee course. It can be accessed by way of advanced reservations and resort-based bookings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The championship routing traverses more than 7, 700 yards of the rear tees. It is a par of 72 in most constructions. Its design is based on walking-only policy and adds to its authentic links ambiance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This design borders almost two miles of the Lake Michigan coastline. The playing experience is characterised by fescue dunes, deep bunkers, and exposed winds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlight_Snapshot\"><\/span><b>Highlight Snapshot<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Detail<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haven, Wisconsin, USA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Course Type<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Resort (Walking Only)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pete Dye<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opened<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1998<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yardage<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7,700+ yards<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Par<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">72<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terrain<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Links-style, coastal dunes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estimated Peak Green Fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$450\u2013$550<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandatory Caddie Fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$90 + gratuity<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ownership<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kohler Resort<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These figures create a background. The actual experience is in the ambience and competitive architecture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Philosophy_of_design_and_Identity_of_game_play\"><\/span><b>Philosophy of design and Identity of game play<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Straits course expresses well-thought architecture. It favors plan more than brute force. Broad perspectives of the tee may seem friendly. The angles of approach become more narrow towards the greens. The design is focused on accuracy and order. High greens require properly computed courses. Bunkers with deep pots are a penalty on thoughtless violence. Conditions of wind alter swiftly around the round.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distance is not a guarantee of scoring opportunities. Having a smart positioning is more crucial. Those who control spin, landing and flight areas play better. The experience is made eminent by walking. Golfers play without the use of carts, and they are involved in the terrain contours and elevation changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Championship_Recognition_and_Historical_Development\"><\/span><b>Championship Recognition and Historical Development<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Straits Course was inaugurated in 1998, at the time that American resort golf was aimed at worldwide recognition. It attracted attention at first sight through its links-style presentation. Throughout the years, the course also hosted several international team contests and major championships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The layout was introduced to millions of people as a result of global broadcasts. Its jagged shore on Lake Michigan was made quickly identifiable. Finishing holes were dramatic enough to strengthen its status as a championship venue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Straits Course was brought to high level due to the exposure. It is still among the most aired public courses in the contemporary golf.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Routing_Architecture_and_Landscape\"><\/span><b>Routing Architecture and Landscape<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The routing is done based on the natural contours that are determined by the dunes and the wind patterns along the shore. Uplift changes are not dramatic but powerful. Fairways pass through fescue fields of rolling scenery instead of tree-lined drives.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The outer nine develops rhythm. It is important to position strategically. A number of mid length par 4 holes are a challenge on fairway control.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nine inwards brings more pressure. Those which are nearer to the lake are more exposed. Crosswinds intensify. Club calculations must be done further in approach shots.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last part provides drama. The scoring decisions are determined by the risk and reward scenario. The design is done in a flow-like manner, which makes tension to be built naturally.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intent_Strategy_Overview-_Yardage_and_Shot_Strategy\"><\/span><b>Intent Strategy Overview- Yardage and Shot Strategy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Intent-Strategy-Overview-Yardage-and-Shot-Strategy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Intent-Strategy-Overview-Yardage-and-Shot-Strategy.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Intent-Strategy-Overview-Yardage-and-Shot-Strategy-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Intent-Strategy-Overview-Yardage-and-Shot-Strategy-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Intent-Strategy-Overview-Yardage-and-Shot-Strategy-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Straits Course is more than 7,700 yards in length using championship tees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Par 3 holes are different in length and demand precision in distance. Some play under 160 yards. Others extend beyond 220 yards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Par 4 holes on the course can be challenging courses with over 500 yards or easy middle-length courses. The position of the tea affects angle and second-shot access.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are scoring opportunities at par 5 holes. But there were wind guard landing areas and bunkers. Rude second shots should be carefully considered.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The day changes in terms of wind patterns. Morning rounds tend to be less stressful. Afternoon rounds require a more strategic change.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Yardage_Overview\"><\/span><b>Strategic Yardage Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Hole Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Yardage Range<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Strategic Focus<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Par 3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150\u2013225 yards<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distance precision<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Par 4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">380\u2013510 yards<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tee placement accuracy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Par 5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">560\u2013610 yards<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk assessment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The yardage alone does not define difficulty. Wind direction and elevation play equal roles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Course_Conditioning_and_Practice_Facilities\"><\/span><b>Course Conditioning and Practice Facilities<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most powerful characteristics of The Straits Course is conditioning. Greens roll firm and fast. The surfaces do not change during tournament weeks. Fairways have good lies even when exposed to the coast. Thickness of rough may develop when in season. There is no variation in the depth of bunker sand across the layout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play is possible only after a short time after the rainfall through the drainage systems. Irrigation upgrades are used to keep turf grass vigorous in hot weather.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice amenities include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full driving range<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short-game area<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple putting greens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locker facilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caddie services<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance departments are interested in playability, not cosmetic exaggeration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Green_Fees_and_Public_Access_Structure_2026\"><\/span><b>Green Fees and Public Access Structure (2026)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Straits Course does not operate as a traditional private membership club. Instead, it functions under a premium public-access model.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estimated 2026 pricing ranges reflect seasonal variation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Estimated_Green_Fee_Structure\"><\/span><b>Estimated Green Fee Structure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Estimated Cost (USD)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peak Season (Summer)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$450\u2013$550<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoulder Season<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$250\u2013$400<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandatory Walking Caddie<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$90<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suggested Caddie Gratuity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$40\u2013$60<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Club Rental<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$95\u2013$110<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cart Availability<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not Offered<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peak rates typically apply between June and September. Lower rates appear during spring and fall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A full round during peak season may exceed $650\u2013$700 per player when including caddie and rental services.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Estimated_Trip_Cost_Projection\"><\/span><b>Estimated Trip Cost Projection<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Expense Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Estimated Cost<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two-Night Stay<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,200\u2013$1,800<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One Round Golf<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caddie + Tip<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food &amp; Dining<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$300<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$350\u2013$500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Total Estimated Trip<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>$2,500\u2013$3,200<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These projections depend on timing and accommodation tier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nearby_Golf_Courses\"><\/span><b>Nearby Golf Courses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golfers extending their stay can explore additional layouts nearby:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">River Course<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meadow Valleys Course<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irish Course<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These courses provide variety in terrain and strategic approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_The_Straits_Course_Remains_Iconic\"><\/span><b>Why The Straits Course Remains Iconic?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Straits Course has both a mix of coastline and championship discipline. It honours old connections heritage and fits in the current tournament gameplay. The policies of walking only support an authenticity. Wind adds unpredictability. Conditioning is year after year the same. The design does not follow fashions. It safeguards the identity and competitive integrity. The same commitment maintains its elite image.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Straits Course is one of the examples of the american links-style golf. It provides strategic richness, film drama, and title bona fides. Green fees are an indication of its premium position. It is open but closed in experience. To those golfers who want a disciplined competition along a rough coastline The Straits Course will remain the standard in 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read About: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/accordia-golf-narashino-country-club\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club Guide 2026<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Straits Course is considered to be one of the most spectacular public-play courses in United States. 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