Kohler Golf Trip Planning Guide
Home to Whistling Straits (2021 Ryder Cup) and Blackwolf Run, Kohler is a bucket-list golf destination tucked along Lake Michigan's shore. Add Erin Hills — host of the 2017 US Open — just 45 minutes south, and you've got one of the densest collections of championship golf in America.
Quick Facts
Spring, Summer, Fall
GRB (60 min drive)
$39–$520
$500/night
7 of 7
~$386/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Kohler. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Whistling Straits - Straits Course — links, $395–$520 · 4.8★
2021 Ryder Cup, 3-time PGA Championship host — lakeside links that rival anything in the British Isles
The Immigrant Restaurant — upscale, $$$$ · 4.7★
AAA Four Diamond dining inside The American Club — six themed rooms, outstanding wine list
3 Sheeps Brewing — brewpub
Local craft brewery with a taproom and outdoor patio — try the Baad Boy Black Wheat
Day 2
Erin Hills — links, $275–$395 · 4.8★
2017 US Open host — walk-only links on rolling glacial terrain, one of the purest golf experiences in the US
Lake Michigan Charter Fishing — half day, $100–$175/pp
Salmon and trout charters out of Sheboygan — one of the best Great Lakes ports
River Wildlife — steakhouse, $$$$ · 4.8★
Rustic log cabin on the Sheboygan River — game meats, steaks, prix fixe wilderness dining
Horse & Plow Bar — whiskey bar
Wisconsin old fashioneds and a deep whiskey list inside The American Club
Day 3
Blackwolf Run - River Course — parkland, $340–$450 · 4.7★
Pete Dye's inland masterpiece — dramatic elevation changes along the Sheboygan River
Kohler Waters Spa — 2-3 hours, $75–$200/pp
World-class spa at The American Club — hydrotherapy, massages, sauna
Horse & Plow — casual, $$ · 4.4★
Gastropub inside The American Club — cheese curds, burgers, great beer list
Paradigm Coffee & Music — dive · Open late
Live music venue in Sheboygan that doubles as a late-night hangout
Course-by-Course Guide
Kohler has 7 courses worth playing, including 3 bucket-list tier layouts. 7 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Kohler has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $500/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$800–$1800 /night
Sheboygan/Kohler area lakefront homes and large properties
$500–$1200 /night
Sheboygan residential neighborhoods
Group Dining Guide
6 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
The Immigrant Restaurant
$$$$AAA Four Diamond dining inside The American Club — six themed rooms, outstanding wine list
River Wildlife
$$$$Rustic log cabin on the Sheboygan River — game meats, steaks, prix fixe wilderness dining
Horse & Plow
$$Gastropub inside The American Club — cheese curds, burgers, great beer list
Rupp's Lodge
$$$Old-school Wisconsin supper club in Sheboygan — prime rib, old fashioneds, wood-paneled vibes
Black Pig
$$$Upscale farm-to-table in downtown Sheboygan with craft cocktails and rotating seasonal menu
Il Ritrovo
$$Neapolitan pizza and pasta in Sheboygan — wood-fired oven, casual but excellent
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 1 stay open past midnight.
3 Sheeps Brewing
Local craft brewery with a taproom and outdoor patio — try the Baad Boy Black Wheat
Horse & Plow Bar
Wisconsin old fashioneds and a deep whiskey list inside The American Club
Paradigm Coffee & Music
Late nightLive music venue in Sheboygan that doubles as a late-night hangout
Duke of Devon Pub
British-style pub inside the Shops at Woodlake — pub grub and pints after a round
Activities Beyond Golf
5 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Lake Michigan Charter Fishing
Salmon and trout charters out of Sheboygan — one of the best Great Lakes ports
Kohler Waters Spa
World-class spa at The American Club — hydrotherapy, massages, sauna
Road America
Legendary 4-mile road course in Elkhart Lake — driving experiences and track tours available
Hops & Props Brewery Tour
Hit 3 Sheeps, 8th Street Ale Haus, and Plymouth Brewing in one afternoon
Sheboygan Marsh Kayaking
Paddle through 14,000-acre wetland preserve — wildlife spotting and flat water
Getting There
Fly into Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) — it's a 60-minute drive to Kohler. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Lakeshore Limousine and Party Bus Sheboygan). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.