Erin Hills Golf Trip Planning Guide
The fescue-framed, walking-only links that hosted the 2017 U.S. Open (Brooks Koepka, -16). Nearly 8,000 yards of glacial-terrain golf with no homes, no carts, and a serious lodge on site. A pure bucket-list day-trip from Milwaukee or a centerpiece for a Wisconsin golf swing.
Quick Facts
Summer, Fall
MKE (50 min drive)
$40–$350
$250/night
4 of 4
~$294/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Erin Hills. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Erin Hills Golf Course — links, $280–$350
2017 U.S. Open host — walking-only, caddie-driven links over rumpled glacial terrain with brutal fescue
Erin Hills Lodge Dining — upscale, $$$
On-site lodge restaurant for a group steak-and-bourbon dinner after the round
Erin Hills Lodge Bar — whiskey bar
Deep bourbon list and U.S. Open memorabilia — the natural 19th hole
Day 2
The Lawsonia Links — links, $110–$180
Add the 1930 Langford & Moreau template classic at Green Lake for a two-course links day
Holy Hill Basilica & scenic drive — 2-3 hours, $0–$15/pp
Climb the basilica tower for the best view in southeast Wisconsin on a rest-day morning
The Olympia (Oconomowoc area) — casual, $$
Classic Wisconsin supper-club energy — broasted chicken, relish trays, and brandy old-fashioneds
Holy Hill Art Farm & Cidery patio — patio
Rural cidery patio near Holy Hill for a relaxed afternoon beer with the crew
Day 3
Washington County Golf Course — parkland, $40–$70
Arthur Hills-designed county muni minutes from Erin Hills — a serious, affordable warm-up round
Pike Lake / Kettle Moraine paddle — half day, $25–$60/pp
Kayak rentals and trails in the Kettle Moraine State Forest minutes from Erin Hills
Linie's (Hartford) — brewpub, $$
Local Hartford pub and grill for an easy off-property dinner near the courses
Hartford taverns (Main St) — dive · Open late
Small-town Wisconsin corner bars in Hartford for cheap rounds and a jukebox
Course-by-Course Guide
Erin Hills has 4 courses worth playing, including 2 bucket-list tier layouts. 4 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Erin Hills has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $250/night for the whole house.
$300–$650 /night
The Lodge and cottages at Erin Hills — book a block to stay steps from the first tee
$250–$600 /night
Lake-country and Holy Hill-area rentals around Hartford / Hubertus, 15-25 min from Erin Hills
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Erin Hills Lodge Dining
$$$On-site lodge restaurant for a group steak-and-bourbon dinner after the round
The Olympia (Oconomowoc area)
$$Classic Wisconsin supper-club energy — broasted chicken, relish trays, and brandy old-fashioneds
Linie's (Hartford)
$$Local Hartford pub and grill for an easy off-property dinner near the courses
Fork in the Road (Hartford)
$Hearty Wisconsin breakfast spot to fuel up before an 8,000-yard walk
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 1 stay open past midnight.
Erin Hills Lodge Bar
Deep bourbon list and U.S. Open memorabilia — the natural 19th hole
Holy Hill Art Farm & Cidery patio
Rural cidery patio near Holy Hill for a relaxed afternoon beer with the crew
Hartford taverns (Main St)
Late nightSmall-town Wisconsin corner bars in Hartford for cheap rounds and a jukebox
Activities Beyond Golf
3 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Holy Hill Basilica & scenic drive
Climb the basilica tower for the best view in southeast Wisconsin on a rest-day morning
Pike Lake / Kettle Moraine paddle
Kayak rentals and trails in the Kettle Moraine State Forest minutes from Erin Hills
MillerCoors / Milwaukee brewery tour
Tack on a Milwaukee brewery crawl (Miller, Lakefront, Third Space) 45 min south
Getting There
Fly into Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) — it's a 50-minute drive to Erin Hills. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Lamers Bus Lines and Milwaukee party bus operators). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.