Whistling Straits – Irish Course
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The Irish Course at Whistling Straits is a Pete Dye design that opened in 2000 on the Lake Michigan shore near Haven, Wisconsin, beside the Straits Course. It mixes links-style and target golf, crisscrossing Seven Mile Creek and running through coastal dunes with fescue fairways, heavy mounding and large pot bunkers. It plays to par 72 and 7,201 yards from the Black tees (75.6 / 146).
- Resort
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Pete Dye
- Opened 2000
Course strategy
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Whistling Straits – Irish Course hole by hole
Hole 1
369
yds ·Green
High Ground. A par 4 opener of 400 yards from the back tees, ranked fourth-hardest on the card.
Hole 2
347
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
128
yds ·Green
Sleeper. A short par 3, 147 yards from the back tees and the easiest-ranked hole on the card.
Hole 4
432
yds ·Green
Sandbanks. A long par 4 of 489 yards from the back tees and the second-hardest hole on the card, so a par here is a good result.
Hole 5
501
yds ·Green
Devil's Elbow. A par 5 with a risk/reward tee shot over a bunker.
Hole 6
135
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
344
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
501
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
322
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
378
yds ·Green
Shepherd's Post. Described as classic Pete Dye, with a tee shot that looks more intimidating than it plays.
Hole 11
177
yds ·Green
Lamp Chop. A par 3 of up to 208 yards with a green surrounded by large, deep bunkers.
Hole 12
373
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
152
yds ·Green
Blind Man's Bluff. A par 3 known as the Dell Hole, with a blind tee shot to a hidden green.
Hole 14
508
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
416
yds ·Green
Frog Water. A 479-yard par 4 from the back tees and the hardest hole on the card.
Hole 16
425
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
335
yds ·Green
Irish Mist. A par 4 with water down the left side.
Hole 18
523
yds ·Green
Black and Tan. A par 5 closer of 558 yards where the approach has to carry trouble, with a steep slope to the right of the green.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Blue | Green | White | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 4 | 400 | 387 | 369 | 359 | 301 |
| 2 | 4 | 6 | 372 | 360 | 347 | 340 | 309 |
| 3 | 3 | 18 | 147 | 138 | 128 | 118 | 87 |
| 4 | 4 | 2 | 489 | 443 | 432 | 405 | 336 |
| 5 | 5 | 14 | 570 | 517 | 501 | 477 | 430 |
| 6 | 3 | 16 | 160 | 149 | 135 | 123 | 97 |
| 7 | 4 | 12 | 372 | 363 | 344 | 339 | 320 |
| 8 | 5 | 10 | 555 | 542 | 501 | 459 | 392 |
| 9 | 4 | 8 | 484 | 409 | 322 | 308 | 263 |
| Out | 36 | 3,549 | 3,308 | 3,079 | 2,928 | 2,535 | |
| 10 | 4 | 5 | 398 | 387 | 378 | 361 | 340 |
| 11 | 3 | 15 | 208 | 193 | 177 | 169 | 125 |
| 12 | 4 | 13 | 413 | 396 | 373 | 349 | 290 |
| 13 | 3 | 17 | 183 | 160 | 152 | 145 | 111 |
| 14 | 5 | 11 | 564 | 520 | 508 | 469 | 380 |
| 15 | 4 | 1 | 479 | 459 | 416 | 370 | 335 |
| 16 | 4 | 3 | 474 | 436 | 425 | 383 | 333 |
| 17 | 4 | 7 | 375 | 355 | 335 | 325 | 272 |
| 18 | 5 | 9 | 558 | 536 | 523 | 493 | 388 |
| In | 36 | 3,652 | 3,442 | 3,287 | 3,064 | 2,574 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,201 | 6,750 | 6,366 | 5,992 | 5,109 | |
| Rating / Slope | 75.6 / 146 | 73.5 / 141 | 72.0 / 137 | 70.3 / 133 | 65.6 / 121 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | 77.4 / 142 | 75.2 / 137 | 72.0 / 126 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book through the Destination Kohler reservations site or call 855-444-2838.
- You can walk, but carts are cart-path only on this course.
- Expect wind off Lake Michigan and heavy bunkering; the course plays to 7,201 yards from the Black tees.
- Plan for waste-style sand and blind shots, such as the par-3 13th (Blind Man's Bluff).
- Metal spikes are not allowed.
- The Straits Course next door has separate rules and booking.
- Confirm dress code and caddie options with the golf shop.
Arrival & check-in
The course is at N8501 Lakeshore Road in Sheboygan, about 58 miles from Green Bay (GRB), 72 miles from Milwaukee (MKE) and 142 miles from Chicago O'Hare (ORD). Golf is booked online through the Destination Kohler reservations site or by phone, and the Whistling Straits Golf Shop is on site.
Carts & walking
Walking is allowed on the Irish Course, and carts are available for a fee but are restricted to cart paths, which can sit far from the fairways. Caddies are not clearly listed for this course, so ask when you book. The neighboring Straits Course is walking-only and has different rules.
Practice facilities
Third-party listings show a driving range, a putting green, a pitching and chipping area, a practice hole and Kohler Golf Academy lessons at Whistling Straits. Confirm availability with the shop before you go.
Food & drink
The Whistling Straits Restaurant is a farmhouse-style restaurant overlooking the 18th hole, serving American food with an Irish influence. A bar and grill room are also reported at the clubhouse.
Policies
The Irish Course is open to the public and is booked through Destination Kohler, either as a single round or as part of a resort golf package with lodging. Metal spikes are not allowed. The season runs roughly April through October, so confirm tee-time rules with the golf shop when you book.
Quick answers
Whistling Straits – Irish Course at a glance
Is Whistling Straits – Irish Course open to the public?
Whistling Straits – Irish Course is a resort course — check with the course for who can book tee times.
How many holes does Whistling Straits – Irish Course have, and what's the par?
Whistling Straits – Irish Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 5,109 to 7,201 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Whistling Straits – Irish Course?
Yes. This guide covers Whistling Straits – Irish Course hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Whistling Straits – Irish Course?
Whistling Straits – Irish Course was designed by Pete Dye and opened in 2000.
What are the cart and walking rules at Whistling Straits – Irish Course?
Walking is allowed on the Irish Course, and carts are available for a fee but are restricted to cart paths, which can sit far from the fairways. Caddies are not clearly listed for this course, so ask when you book.
What practice facilities does Whistling Straits – Irish Course have?
Third-party listings show a driving range, a putting green, a pitching and chipping area, a practice hole and Kohler Golf Academy lessons at Whistling Straits. Confirm availability with the shop before you go.
What food and drink does Whistling Straits – Irish Course have?
The Whistling Straits Restaurant is a farmhouse-style restaurant overlooking the 18th hole, serving American food with an Irish influence. A bar and grill room are also reported at the clubhouse.
How do you book a tee time at Whistling Straits – Irish Course?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call 855-444-2838.
Where is Whistling Straits – Irish Course?
Whistling Straits – Irish Course is at N8501 Lakeshore Rd, Sheboygan, WI 53083.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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