Orca Golf · US Midwest
Destination Kohler: Whistling Straits & Blackwolf Run
Kohler & Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
Facts checked as of Oct 25, 2026 (PT)
Official siteWhy it's here
The Straits Course is No. 4 on Golf Digest's America's 100 Greatest Public Courses 2025-26 and hosted three PGA Championships and the 2021 Ryder Cup.
The courses
Whistling Straits: Straits Course (walking only)
No. 4, Golf Digest America's 100 Greatest Public Courses 2025-26
Blackwolf Run: River
No. 17, Golf Digest America's 100 Greatest Public Courses 2025-26
Whistling Straits: Irish Course
No. 65, Golf Digest America's 100 Greatest Public Courses 2025-26
Blackwolf Run: Meadow Valleys
The Baths (walking only, hickory rentals)
Majors & big events
Three PGA Championships, the 2007 U.S. Senior Open and the 2021 Ryder Cup.
Who can play
All Kohler courses are open to the public, but the Straits Course may have booking restrictions for non-resort guests.
Green fees
| Course / fee | Rate |
|---|---|
| Straits Course green fee | Unknown (rates shown only in the booking system) |
| Twilight (4½ hrs before sunset) | 30% off rack rate |
| Super twilight (2½ hrs before sunset) | 45% off rack rate |
| Same-day replay (walk-on) | 45% off rack rate |
| Cart (Irish, River, Meadow Valleys) | $50 per person |
| Club rental | $100 per round |
Stay-and-play
Golf packages are sold through the 2026 reservation system; rates not published.
What's included
Rates exclude Wisconsin sales tax and gratuity.
Caddies & tipping
The Straits is walking only and caddies are highly recommended, not required (a double-bag facility). Caddie fee $90 per person, paid at check-in; recommended tip $70 per bag. Forecaddie on the other courses $60 per person, recommended tip $35 per bag. Use a single-strap carry bag under 24 lb.
Dress code
Unknown
Dress code not stated on the official pages we read.
When to go
Unknown
Season dates not published on the pages read; rates are labelled "2026 golf season".
Getting there
Milwaukee (MKE) 72 miles; Green Bay (GRB) 58 miles; Chicago O'Hare (ORD) 142 miles. Transfers can be arranged from MKE and GRB.
Golf day cost
Unknown
Straits green fee not published. Caddie plus recommended tip adds $160 per golfer.
"Golf day cost" is computed only from published fees for one round for one golfer (green fee, plus caddie and recommended tip where published). It leaves out lodging, taxes, food and transfers. Where a figure isn't published, we show Unknown rather than estimate.
Insider notes
Photography and video aren't allowed on the Kohler golf courses, practice areas or clubhouses, including Whistling Straits.
The replay rate is 45% off, but it's walk-on only and arranged with the golf shop after your first round.
Twilight caddies on the Straits must be booked in advance.
Facts were checked against official resort, club and city websites, the Golf Digest rankings and the R&A Rules of Golf on Oct 25, 2026 (PT). Prices change; confirm on the official site before booking. No sponsorships or affiliate links.