{"id":48151,"date":"2026-06-18T17:50:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T12:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/?p=48151"},"modified":"2026-06-18T17:59:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T12:29:39","slug":"whistling-straits-golf-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Whistling Straits Golf Course: History, Cost &#038; Holes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are not many golf destinations in North America which have as much respect as Whistling Straits Golf Course. Set on the rugged shore of Lake Michigan, Wisconsin, this golf complex of world acclaim offers incredible scenery, championship levels of challenge as well as a long history of tournament acclaim that has set it amongst many of the most recognized hosting locations worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whistling Straits which was the brainchild of tremendous architects Pete and Alice Dyes has played host to several PGA championships, a U.S. senior open, as well as the Ryder cup. The site is also strongly related to (German) golfer and PGA champ Martin Kaymer, who won the PGA championship in the year 2010 which further established the course as one of the most challenging courses in the modern game.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could be planning a golf trip, researching one of the venues of the major championship, or just looking to discover more about one of the most iconic layouts in America, but this guide will cover all that you need to know about Whistling Straits.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 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\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#What_Is_Whistling_Straits_Golf_Course\" >What Is Whistling Straits Golf Course?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#Whistling_Straits_Quick_Facts\" >Whistling Straits Quick Facts<\/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-golf-course\/#The_History_of_Whistling_Straits\" >The History of Whistling Straits<\/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-golf-course\/#The_Straits_Course_The_Crown_Jewel_of_Whistling_Straits\" >The Straits Course: The Crown Jewel of Whistling Straits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#Straits_Course_Specifications\" >Straits Course Specifications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-golf-course\/#The_Irish_Course_Often_Gets_Overlooked\" >The Irish Course Often Gets Overlooked<\/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-golf-course\/#Irish_Course_Specifications\" >Irish Course Specifications<\/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-golf-course\/#Why_Whistling_Straits_Feels_Like_a_Scottish_Links_Course\" >Why Whistling Straits Feels Like a Scottish Links Course?<\/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-golf-course\/#Major_Championships_Hosted_at_Whistling_Straits\" >Major Championships Hosted at Whistling Straits<\/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\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#Major_Tournaments_Hosted\" >Major Tournaments Hosted<\/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\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#Martin_Kaymer_and_His_Historic_Victory_at_Whistling_Straits\" >Martin Kaymer and His Historic Victory at Whistling Straits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#Martin_Kaymers_PGA_Championship_Performance\" >Martin Kaymer&#8217;s PGA Championship Performance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#How_Difficult_Is_Whistling_Straits\" >How Difficult Is Whistling Straits?<\/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\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#Wind_Creates_Constant_Uncertainty\" >Wind Creates Constant Uncertainty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#Bunkers_Are_Everywhere\" >Bunkers Are Everywhere<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#Large_Greens_Demand_Precision\" >Large Greens Demand Precision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#Length_Matters\" >Length Matters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#Signature_Holes_Every_Golfer_Should_Know\" >Signature Holes Every Golfer Should Know<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#Hole_7_%E2%80%93_Shipwreck\" >Hole 7 \u2013 Shipwreck<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#Hole_13_%E2%80%93_Cliff_Hanger\" >Hole 13 \u2013 Cliff Hanger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#Hole_17_%E2%80%93_Pinched_Nerve\" >Hole 17 \u2013 Pinched Nerve<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#Hole_18_%E2%80%93_Dyeabolical\" >Hole 18 \u2013 Dyeabolical<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#How_Much_Does_It_Cost_to_Play_Whistling_Straits\" >How Much Does It Cost to Play Whistling Straits?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#Peak_Season_Pricing\" >Peak Season Pricing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#Best_Time_to_Visit_Whistling_Straits\" >Best Time to Visit Whistling Straits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#Summer_June%E2%80%93August\" >Summer (June\u2013August)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#Early_Fall_September%E2%80%93October\" >Early Fall (September\u2013October)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#Spring\" >Spring<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#Expert_Tips_Before_Playing_Whistling_Straits\" >Expert Tips Before Playing Whistling Straits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#Why_Whistling_Straits_Continues_to_Rank_Among_the_Worlds_Best_Courses\" >Why Whistling Straits Continues to Rank Among the World&#8217;s Best Courses?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/whistling-straits-golf-course\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Whistling_Straits_Golf_Course\"><\/span><b>What Is Whistling Straits Golf Course?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whistling Straits is a 36-hole public golf resort that is found in Haven, Wisconsin, adjacent to the Sheboygan County. The property is equipped with two championship courses, the Straits Course and the Irish Course. The design of the two buildings is included under Destination Kohler, which is a cozy golf resort owned by the Kohler Company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1998, the complex opened and immediately gained recognition in the whole world due to its dramatic construction in links style. But despite its location being in the American Midwest, there are numerous golfers who compare the course with the renowned seashores, courses of Scotland and Ireland because of its wavy dunes, windswept land and spectacular views of water.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whistling_Straits_Quick_Facts\"><\/span><b>Whistling Straits Quick Facts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/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<\/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;\">Designer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pete Dye and Alice Dye<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Owner<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kohler Company<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of Courses<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Holes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Course Type<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Links-Style<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signature Course<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Straits Course<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major Championships Hosted<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGA Championship, Ryder Cup, U.S. Senior Open<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public or Private<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_History_of_Whistling_Straits\"><\/span><b>The History of Whistling Straits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whistling straits are a tale of one of the greatest changes in golf architecture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The land was previously a deserted military airfield called Camp Haven, before it became a global golf destined. At some point even developers thought of constructing a nuclear power plant over the site. No such plan came to fruition and the property was finally bought by the Kohler Company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herbert Kohler had a vision of establishing a golf destination in the whole of America. He employed Pete and Alice Dye to convert the landscape into a links course good enough to compete in the championship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was estimated that a project involved displacing about 800,000 cubic yards of sand and soil. What appeared was what seemed to be a course that was centuries old yet it was entirely man-made. Today tourists visiting the splendid site are astonished to know that none of the dunes, the spectacular bunkers and the crest and trough were formed naturally until construction commenced.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Straits_Course_The_Crown_Jewel_of_Whistling_Straits\"><\/span><b>The Straits Course: The Crown Jewel of Whistling Straits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Straits Course is the main attraction of the property. It is almost a mile long, hugging the Lake Michigan shoreline, providing one of the most memorable golf experiences in history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each hole is different. The fairways are surrounded by giant dunes, deep bunkers make the visuals daunting and the strong winds keep changing the choice of shots all the time. Creativity, patience and strategic thinking are rewarded more than savage strength in the course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>There are a few characteristics of the Straits Course:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lake Michigan borders are eight holes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The layout has more than 1,000 bunkers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ranges of elevation alteration are about 80 feet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In part of the property, Scottish Blackface sheep go past.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beautiful green rolling expanses make tricky puttages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course is always open to wind in all directions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Straits Course is regarded by many golf designers and course-raters as one of the best publicly accessible golf courses in the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Straits_Course_Specifications\"><\/span><b>Straits Course Specifications<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/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;\">Championship Length<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 7,790 yards<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Course Rating<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">77.2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slope Rating<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">152<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Architect<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pete and Alice 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<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Irish_Course_Often_Gets_Overlooked\"><\/span><b>The Irish Course Often Gets Overlooked<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the focus moves towards the Straits Course, the course merits being saluted as the Irish Course. The Irish Course, which was opened in 2000, presents another challenge. As compared to the coastline-oriented Straits plan, the Irish Course is a winding course, which circuits around inland dunes and native grasses. The same terrain has been in the signature style of Pete Dye but the mood is a bit more conventional and forgiving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golfers who visit Destination Kohler regularly play the two courses as each has a different experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Irish_Course_Specifications\"><\/span><b>Irish Course Specifications<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/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;\">Length<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7,201 yards<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Course Rating<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75.6<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slope Rating<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">146<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Architect<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pete Dye<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening Year<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Whistling_Straits_Feels_Like_a_Scottish_Links_Course\"><\/span><b>Why Whistling Straits Feels Like a Scottish Links Course?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the first-time visitors are astounded when they find themselves at Whistling Straits since the course does not have a typical look of a standard American parkland.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pete Dye has deliberately shaped the estate so as to recreate the experience of the old course in the British Isles. The open nature of the landscape, haggis, undulating fairways and wind all add to the true links feeling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>The course features:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimal tree coverage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural-looking dunes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pot bunkers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firm playing conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wind-dependent strategy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coastal-style visuals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On other days golfers may come across three or four differing wind directions on the same round.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Championships_Hosted_at_Whistling_Straits\"><\/span><b>Major Championships Hosted at Whistling Straits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is hardly a contemporary golf course that has established a championship record in such a short time as Whistling Straits did.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The venue has played host to some of the most prestigious events in golf and has consistently got the world&#8217;s best golfers to the test since its opening.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Tournaments_Hosted\"><\/span><b>Major Tournaments Hosted<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Tournament<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Champion<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2004<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGA Championship<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vijay Singh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2007<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Senior Open<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brad Bryant<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2010<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGA Championship<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Martin Kaymer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2015<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGA Championship<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jason Day<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ryder Cup<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States Team<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With every single championship, the course continued to leave a legacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Martin_Kaymer_and_His_Historic_Victory_at_Whistling_Straits\"><\/span><b>Martin Kaymer and His Historic Victory at Whistling Straits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/martin-kaymer-whistling-straits-pga-championships_3330372.jpg\" alt=\"Martin Kaymer and His Historic Victory at Whistling Straits\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/martin-kaymer-whistling-straits-pga-championships_3330372.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/martin-kaymer-whistling-straits-pga-championships_3330372-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/martin-kaymer-whistling-straits-pga-championships_3330372-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/martin-kaymer-whistling-straits-pga-championships_3330372-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/martin-kaymer-whistling-straits-pga-championships_3330372-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talking of the Whistling Straits, one cannot leave out this association between Martin Kaymer and the facility. The 2010 PGA Championship was played in the Straits Course where the German star was declared the winner, after beating Bubba Watson in a playoff. The win was the first major Kaymer won in his life and one of the milestones of his career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whistling Straits was as much as Kaymer could give or take that week. The fierce winds, pin placement and the incessant pressure challenged the whole field. No-one dealt with them as well as Kaymer and he became champion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His success also led to an increase on his international status. In the not so distant future, he was ranked among the top-ranking players in the world and was later supported by such other notable honours as a U.S. Open championship and playing a central role in the Ryder Cup tournament. To most golf enthusiasts, the victory of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/martin-kaymer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Martin Kaymer<\/a> is one of those outstanding memories that will be remembered at Whistling Straits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Martin_Kaymers_PGA_Championship_Performance\"><\/span><b>Martin Kaymer&#8217;s PGA Championship Performance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Statistic<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Result<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tournament<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGA Championship<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Year<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2010<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Score<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11-under-par<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Result<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winner<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playoff Opponent<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bubba Watson<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Significance<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Major Championship<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Difficult_Is_Whistling_Straits\"><\/span><b>How Difficult Is Whistling Straits?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Whistling straits is one of the toughest public golf courses in America. There are a number of reasons why it is difficult:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wind_Creates_Constant_Uncertainty\"><\/span><b>Wind Creates Constant Uncertainty<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lake Michigan has the power to impact the conditions during the day. A down wind morning hole can be into the wind directly in the afternoon.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bunkers_Are_Everywhere\"><\/span><b>Bunkers Are Everywhere<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course is notorious in the number of massive bunkers it has. At the tee, players should be very careful with choice of line taken as any slightest wrong action results in hard recoveries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Large_Greens_Demand_Precision\"><\/span><b>Large Greens Demand Precision<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The greens are highly moved and contoured. Even striking the putting surface is not a sure way of getting an easy two-putt.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Length_Matters\"><\/span><b>Length Matters<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course is also challenging in distance and accuracy at championship yardages of about 7,800 yards.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signature_Holes_Every_Golfer_Should_Know\"><\/span><b>Signature Holes Every Golfer Should Know<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A number of holes are always among the most photographed and talked about in American golf.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hole_7_%E2%80%93_Shipwreck\"><\/span><b>Hole 7 \u2013 Shipwreck<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This par-3 is a melodramatic one that is located at the edge of Lake Michigan and usually changes substantially with the weather.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hole_13_%E2%80%93_Cliff_Hanger\"><\/span><b>Hole 13 \u2013 Cliff Hanger<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A par-4 that is visually intimidating with breathtaking views and bunkering.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hole_17_%E2%80%93_Pinched_Nerve\"><\/span><b>Hole 17 \u2013 Pinched Nerve<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the toughest finishing par-3 holes in championship golf.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hole_18_%E2%80%93_Dyeabolical\"><\/span><b>Hole 18 \u2013 Dyeabolical<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The design philosophy of Pete Dye is embodied in the closing hole ideally. It requires dedication, accuracy and resilience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_It_Cost_to_Play_Whistling_Straits\"><\/span><b>How Much Does It Cost to Play Whistling Straits?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whistling Straits will be an expensive investment, but most golfers say it is worth it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peak_Season_Pricing\"><\/span><b>Peak Season Pricing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Item<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Approximate Cost<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Straits Course Greens Fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$630\u2013$695+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irish Course Greens Fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$350\u2013$450<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Required Caddie Fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around $90<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended Caddie Gratuity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around $70<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi-Day Golf Packages<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,800\u2013$3,000+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrarily to other prominent golf clubs, Whistling Straits has not been providing traditional membership. Rather, golfers make payments on a daily basis or reserve packages in resorts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_to_Visit_Whistling_Straits\"><\/span><b>Best Time to Visit Whistling Straits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The golf season is usually during terms of spring up to fall, however, the conditions change quite significantly during the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summer_June%E2%80%93August\"><\/span><b>Summer (June\u2013August)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The summer is the most favourable in weather and course conditions. The highest number of visitors is also experienced in this period.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_Fall_September%E2%80%93October\"><\/span><b>Early Fall (September\u2013October)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early fall is the time of the year when many experienced golfers think about visiting the golf course. Weather is pleasant and the number of people can be reduced as opposed to the height of summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spring\"><\/span><b>Spring<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring is less in demand and may be discounted in some cases but the weather is unpredictable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expert_Tips_Before_Playing_Whistling_Straits\"><\/span><b>Expert Tips Before Playing Whistling Straits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golfers who are planning to play at Whistling Straits need to concentrate on the strategy and not only on the distance.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drill to have control of a ball in the wind.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice long-distance putting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use low targets in the first round.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Believe what your caddie says.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carry comfy walking shoes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Un expectable weather.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initially, many visitors find out that course management is much more important than violent shot-making.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Whistling_Straits_Continues_to_Rank_Among_the_Worlds_Best_Courses\"><\/span><b>Why Whistling Straits Continues to Rank Among the World&#8217;s Best Courses?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rankings of golf courses are shifted annually, yet Whistling Straits invariably features high in the major lists of the publicly owned courses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>There are a number of reasons why it has remained so popular:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exceptional championship pedigree<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unique links-style design<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gorgeous Lake Michigan views.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Architectural significance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bucket-list golf experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good association with major tournaments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course manages to combine both a beauty and the challenge without compromising on the playability of the golfers in everyday lives.<\/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 Golf Course embodies all that golfers adore in championship golf. The stunning Lake Michigan shoreline, the challenging links-style design, the unstoppable tournament history and the legendary incidents of the players like Martin Kaymer have made the course one of the most admirable courses in the globe. No matter if you dream of enjoying The Straits Course or just enjoy marvelous golf architecture, Whistling Straits is one of the masterpieces of this sport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read About :- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/pete-dye-golf-courses\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Pete Dye Golf Courses: Most<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are not many golf destinations in North America which have as much respect as Whistling Straits Golf Course. 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