Best Private Golf Courses in Wisconsin

The top 3 private and members-only golf courses in Wisconsin, ranked by our editorial team for 2026.

River Hills, Wisconsin · Harry Colt / C.H. Alison (1894) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,930 yards

Redesigned by Harry Colt and C.H. Alison in 1929, Milwaukee Country Club is a Golden Age gem in the affluent River Hills area. The classic parkland layout features Colt-Alison strategic bunkering, undulating greens, and mature tree-lined fairways that hosted the 1969 Walker Cup.

Harry Colt and C.H. Alison redesign1969 Walker Cup host venueGolden Age parkland gem in River Hills

Green Fee: Members Only Rating: 4.6/5

Blue Mound Golf & Country Club private

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · Seth Raynor (1926) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,838 yards

A Seth Raynor design in Wauwatosa, Blue Mound is one of the finest private clubs in Wisconsin. The classic template-hole layout features Raynor's signature Redan, Alps, and Biarritz holes on gently rolling terrain, creating one of the purest expressions of Raynor's architectural philosophy in the Midwest.

Seth Raynor template hole designRedan, Alps, and Biarritz signature holesOne of Wisconsin's finest private clubs

Green Fee: Members Only Rating: 4.5/5

Ozaukee Country Club private

Mequon, Wisconsin · Langford & Moreau (1922) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,742 yards

A Langford & Moreau Golden Age design in Mequon, Ozaukee Country Club features the architects' hallmark dramatic green complexes and strategic bunkering. The mature parkland layout along the Milwaukee River has been sensitively restored to honor the original vision of two of Chicago's most celebrated pre-war architects.

Langford & Moreau Golden Age designDramatic green complexes along Milwaukee RiverSensitively restored classic architecture

Green Fee: Members Only Rating: 4.4/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private and members-only golf courses are in Wisconsin?

We've identified 3 top-rated private and members-only courses in Wisconsin. The state has many more total courses, but these represent the best options for visiting golfers.

What is the best private and members-only course in Wisconsin?

Milwaukee Country Club (Harry Colt / C.H. Alison, 1894) is our top-ranked private and members-only course in Wisconsin with a 4.6 rating.

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