{"id":45356,"date":"2026-03-11T11:54:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T06:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/?p=45356"},"modified":"2026-03-19T11:46:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T06:16:28","slug":"whistling-straits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits\/","title":{"rendered":"Whistling Straits Course Guide, Fees &#038; Tournament History"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whistling Straits is among the most scenic championship golf courses in America. The course is located on the shore of the lake known as Michigan in the state of Wisconsin and is also characterized by the rugged dunes, the wind, and magnificent lakeside views. It incorporates natural topography with imaginative course design, and is one of the most demanding public golf courses in the globe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The design extends over almost two miles of shoreline and provides gamers with the links style of play just like well-known courses in Ireland or Scotland. Powerful lake winds, deep bunkers, and funnel fairways ensure that players have to depend on precision but not strength. Also, This course has hosted professional golf players like Justin Thomas in major tournaments, which underscores the level of competitiveness of the facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This course guide contains all the information about the course. It contains the history of the design, the course plan, playing plan, the reputation of the tournament and approximate playing costs of Whistling Straits.<\/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 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href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits\/#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\/whistling-straits\/#Strategies_Playing_Strategy_and_Design_Philosophy\" >Strategies: Playing Strategy and Design Philosophy<\/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\/whistling-straits\/#History_and_International_Notoriety\" >History and International Notoriety<\/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\/whistling-straits\/#Natural_Landscape_and_Links-Style_Design\" >Natural Landscape and Links-Style Design<\/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\/whistling-straits\/#Yardage_and_Facebook_Shot_Planning\" >Yardage and Facebook Shot Planning<\/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\/whistling-straits\/#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\/whistling-straits\/#Tournament_Significance_and_Professional_Effect\" >Tournament Significance and Professional Effect<\/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\/whistling-straits\/#Access_and_Playing_Structure\" >Access and Playing Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits\/#Whistling_Straits_Fee_and_Costs_Projected_2026\" >Whistling Straits Fee and Costs (Projected 2026)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits\/#Estimated_Playing_Fees\" >Estimated Playing Fees<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/whistling-straits\/#Golf_Vacation_Packages_Estimated\" >Golf Vacation Packages Estimated<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whistling_Straits_Fast_Facts\"><\/span><b>Whistling Straits: Fast Facts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whistling Straits belongs to the Kohler luxury golf collection that is in Wisconsin. The course was built by the renowned architect Pete Dye and opened in the year 1998. It was soon to be famous with its dramatic looks and its world contest capability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course is located along Lake Michigan and contains natural dunes, rugged landscape and over a thousand sand bunkers. Moreover, All the way into the first tee, and up to the final holes, golfers enjoy the view of the lake and challenging placements of shots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, The Straits Course is the championship course which is almost 7,790 yards long. It is a par-72 course that offers both opportunities and very challenging holes based on the wind.<\/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 \/ Championship<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18 (Straits Course)<\/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;\">Yardage<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approx. 7,790 yards<\/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;\">Signature Element<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lake Michigan Links Terrain<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ownership<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kohler Company<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estimated Green Fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$550 \u2013 $630<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estimated Package Cost<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,700 \u2013 $2,800<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These characters provide a general description of the venue. Moreover, But the actual worth of Whistling Straits is the drive of playing a championship course on a naturally lakeside course.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategies_Playing_Strategy_and_Design_Philosophy\"><\/span><b>Strategies: Playing Strategy and Design Philosophy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whistling Straits design philosophy is concerned with the natural topography and practical golf. Pete Dye made the course to appear as an ancient European links course. He did not construct a flat parkland course, but sand dunes and rough terrain along Lake Michigan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the tee box, there are numerous holes that look open and playable. The actual difficulty seems to be nearer to the greens. Angles of approach shots and positioning of the bunkers have to be thought over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Elements of strategic design are:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The layout had over 1,000 sand bunkers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High greens that require the accuracy of approach shots.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winds on the lake that affect the path of the balls.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aggressive play is tempted by risk-reward par-5 holes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golfers who are good in their iron shots normally have no problem in this area. Just professional players such as Justin Thomas have encountered these conditions at times of championships.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_and_International_Notoriety\"><\/span><b>History and International Notoriety<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whistling Straits was an important development in the American golf design. The course was launched in the late 1990s and soon became known as a very peculiar place in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, Pete Dye was able to transform the land to create dunes and other massive features of sand. The product resembled British Isles coast courses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course has received international recognition by holding big golf tournaments with time. These tourneys resulted in the international audiences and professional players coming to the Wisconsin coastline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to this exposure, Whistling Straights was shortly afterwards a bucket-list course among golfers across the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_Landscape_and_Links-Style_Design\"><\/span><b>Natural Landscape and Links-Style Design<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whistling Straits terrain is not typical of the conventional American courses. The design also includes open landscapes and natural dunes as opposed to fairways being lined by trees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, The first nine starts off with undulating fairways and effective bunkers. These initial holes enable players to relax into the round even though they are also called on to make good tee shots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second nine is more challenging. The wind also accelerates along the lake and some of the holes are directly along the shore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>The natural features affecting the design are:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massive sand dunes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lake Michigan winds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Native grass areas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High greens overlooking the water.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This routing gives the effect of progression as the round is set to be more difficult nearer to the final holes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yardage_and_Facebook_Shot_Planning\"><\/span><b>Yardage and Facebook Shot Planning<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whistling Straits was a championship course that is approximately 7,790 yards. Although distance is a great one, the actual battle is to place the shot not through brute strength.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is full of par-4 holes that extend to over 470 yards. Also, These need both range and precise positioning of the fairway. Par-5 holes are very easy to access and they require a lot of planning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The strategy is also influenced by wind. One can feel relaxed in the morning rounds and during the afternoon, Lake Michigan winds can make the course a lot more difficult.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Players in golf ought to take time and consider which club to use and the place to land.<\/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>Primary Strategy<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Par 3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">170\u2013220 yards<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distance control<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Par 4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400\u2013500 yards<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accurate tee shots<\/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\u2013620 yards<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk vs reward<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These yardages prove why the course shall be strategically planned on almost all holes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tournament_Significance_and_Professional_Effect\"><\/span><b>Tournament Significance and Professional Effect<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whistling Straits have been very crucial in their reputation-building through professional tournaments. The golf courses have hosted various large championships that brought the finest golfers across the globe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This place has been hosting the PGA Championship several times. Ryder Cup was also held at the course giving the dramatic layout a worldwide television presence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Players in this competition have to play aggressively and at the same time be disciplined. Unruly shots are frequently punished by the wind and the position of the bunkers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major events have been hosted by professional golfers such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/justin-thomas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Thomas<\/a>. Their shows prove that the course is not an easy task even to the elite players.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45357\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JT.avif\" alt=\"Justin Thomas\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JT.avif 1800w, https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JT-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JT-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JT-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JT-1536x864.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Access_and_Playing_Structure\"><\/span><b>Access and Playing Structure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whistling Straits is a publicly run resort compared to most elite courses. Players do not require a conventional membership in order to play golf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather, it is commonly achieved via tee time booking or golf vacation packages under Kohler resort system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Some of the most common access options are:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individual public tee times<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay and Play packages at resorts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golf travel group bookings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corporate golf experiences<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourists usually visit Whistling Straits along with close Kohler courses in their tour.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whistling_Straits_Fee_and_Costs_Projected_2026\"><\/span><b>Whistling Straits Fee and Costs (Projected 2026)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Precise pricing may fluctuate in line with season and demand. Nevertheless, the approximate price of the playing experience is given by the majority of the public sources of information and golf travel.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Estimated_Playing_Fees\"><\/span><b>Estimated Playing Fees<\/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<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Straits Course Green Fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$550 \u2013 $630<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irish Course Green Fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$280 \u2013 $350<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caddie Fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$80 \u2013 $100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forecaddie Fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$50 \u2013 $70<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twilight Rate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$300 \u2013 $420<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Straits Course normally involves walking, and the use of caddies is highly encouraged based on the intricate design.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Golf_Vacation_Packages_Estimated\"><\/span><b>Golf Vacation Packages Estimated<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numerous golfers opt to take packages of two or more days which comprise of accommodation and golfing.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Package Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Estimated Price<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Nights + 4 Rounds<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,700 \u2013 $2,100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luxury Resort Package<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,400 \u2013 $2,800<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium Kohler Experience<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,000+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They usually consist of playing at other local courses like River Course or Meadow Valleys.<\/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;\">Whistling Straits remains one of the most renowned golf courses in the US in 2026. It is a dream to golfers because of its dramatic scenery, championship architectural design and its history of hosting tournaments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course is scenic and challenging at the same time. Long fairways, lake winds, deep bunkers and more present a real championship challenge. It has hosted professional golfers such as Justin Thomas, and this demonstrates to the world the quality of the facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having excellent facilities, holes of significant memory, and stunning scenery of Lake Michigan, Whistling Straits becomes one of the courses that golfers cannot pass without trying to enjoy one of the most incredible courses in the modern golf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read About :- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/glen-abbey-golf-club\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Glen Abbey Golf Club \u2013 Course<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whistling Straits is among the most scenic championship golf courses in America. 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