Erin Hills
Plan your round at Erin Hills
Erin Hills is a walking-only public course in Erin, Wisconsin, designed by Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry and Ron Whitten and opened in 2006. It is routed over glacial terrain in the Kettle Moraine region with fescue-style fairways and big elevation changes. It hosted the 2011 U.S. Amateur, the 2017 U.S. Open and the 2025 U.S. Women's Open. Par 72, 7,772 yards from the Black tees (78.1/146).
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry, Ron Whitten
- Opened 2006
Course strategy
Read the card before you play it
Walk the course
Erin Hills hole by hole
Hole 1
516
yds ·Green
A par 5 that plays beside wetland, with the fairway sloping right to left toward that trouble. Keep the tee shot away from the low side.
Hole 2
336
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
402
yds ·Green
A long par 4 that often plays into the prevailing wind. The green breaks sharply from right to left.
Hole 4
395
yds ·Green
Widely regarded as one of the hardest holes on the course; it produced 24 double bogeys or worse at the 2017 U.S. Open. The approach is a demanding iron.
Hole 5
403
yds ·Green
The hole that best shows the links-style character, with a narrow tee shot that is rewarded when it finds the fairway. The easterly wind can matter here.
Hole 6
188
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
551
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
415
yds ·Green
The tee shot is usually played one of two ways: a fade just above the midpoint of the natural moraine, or a draw around it.
Hole 9
147
yds ·Green
A short par 3 from an elevated tee, with a blind bunker behind the green. Club selection and wind matter more than distance.
Hole 10
449
yds ·Green
A long par 4 that opens the back nine with a blind tee shot.
Hole 11
355
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
396
yds ·Green
The tee shot needs to reach the plateau to leave a reasonable approach to a green set in a hollow.
Hole 13
170
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
507
yds ·Green
A long par 5 and one of the better birdie chances, though it is the number 2 handicap. Long hitters can consider going for the green in two instead of laying up.
Hole 15
350
yds ·Green
The tee shot offers several strategies, including a gap between the center and left greenside bunkers.
Hole 16
193
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
434
yds ·Green
The only hole on the course without bunkers.
Hole 18
622
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Blue | Green | White | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 3 | 552 | 536 | 516 | 485 | 386 |
| 2 | 4 | 13 | 361 | 358 | 336 | 318 | 223 |
| 3 | 4 | 7 | 476 | 433 | 402 | 366 | 299 |
| 4 | 4 | 11 | 445 | 437 | 395 | 387 | 280 |
| 5 | 4 | 9 | 462 | 439 | 403 | 359 | 320 |
| 6 | 3 | 15 | 237 | 208 | 188 | 176 | 124 |
| 7 | 5 | 1 | 607 | 576 | 551 | 503 | 389 |
| 8 | 4 | 5 | 492 | 441 | 415 | 363 | 239 |
| 9 | 3 | 17 | 163 | 160 | 147 | 142 | 138 |
| Out | 36 | 3,795 | 3,588 | 3,353 | 3,099 | 2,398 | |
| 10 | 4 | 4 | 504 | 478 | 449 | 421 | 298 |
| 11 | 4 | 14 | 423 | 406 | 355 | 315 | 277 |
| 12 | 4 | 10 | 464 | 434 | 396 | 382 | 307 |
| 13 | 3 | 18 | 212 | 193 | 170 | 162 | 152 |
| 14 | 5 | 2 | 613 | 594 | 507 | 473 | 438 |
| 15 | 4 | 12 | 370 | 359 | 350 | 299 | 252 |
| 16 | 3 | 16 | 247 | 221 | 193 | 159 | 128 |
| 17 | 4 | 8 | 481 | 447 | 434 | 385 | 322 |
| 18 | 5 | 6 | 663 | 637 | 622 | 557 | 506 |
| In | 36 | 3,977 | 3,769 | 3,476 | 3,153 | 2,680 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,772 | 7,357 | 6,829 | 6,252 | 5,078 | |
| Rating / Slope | 78.1 / 146 | 75.4 / 141 | 73.5 / 135 | 70.8 / 128 | — | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | — | 75.7 / 131 | 69.2 / 118 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Plan to walk the round; there are no carts.
- Consider booking a caddie in advance; the service fee is paid in the golf shop before the round.
- Pack light and limit extra items in your bag.
- Warm up at the practice area; the putting green is near the first tee.
- Expect firm fairways and wind; the course plays shorter than its yardage.
- Check the current scorecard for tees; the Black tees are 7,772 yards.
- Call the golf shop for dress code and tee time details.
Carts & walking
Erin Hills is walking only, so there are no carts. The club recommends hiring one of its professional caddies, who help with greens, club selection and carrying. Double-bag caddies and forecaddies are offered; the service fee is paid in the golf shop before the round and the gratuity goes to the caddie afterward. Keep bag weight down.
Practice facilities
The practice area has several tees around nine target greens, a short game area, practice fairway bunkers and a putting green near the first tee. Private practice tees are available for groups.
Policies
Reservations are made on the club's reservations page or by phone. The five-hole Kettle Loop is mainly for overnight guests. The USGA Rules of Golf apply.
Quick answers
Erin Hills at a glance
Is Erin Hills open to the public?
Yes. Erin Hills is a public course.
How many holes does Erin Hills have, and what's the par?
Erin Hills has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 5,078 to 7,772 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Erin Hills?
Yes. This guide covers Erin Hills hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Erin Hills?
Erin Hills was designed by Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry, Ron Whitten and opened in 2006.
What are the cart and walking rules at Erin Hills?
Erin Hills is walking only, so there are no carts. The club recommends hiring one of its professional caddies, who help with greens, club selection and carrying.
What practice facilities does Erin Hills have?
The practice area has several tees around nine target greens, a short game area, practice fairway bunkers and a putting green near the first tee. Private practice tees are available for groups.
How do you book a tee time at Erin Hills?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call 262-670-8600.
Where is Erin Hills?
Erin Hills is at 7169 County Road O, Erin, WI 53027.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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