Erin Hills, Championship golf course in Erin, Wisconsin, United States.
Erin Hills is a championship golf course in Erin, Wisconsin, stretching 7735 yards (7073 meters) across natural terrain with fescue grass fairways, bent grass greens, and deep sand bunkers at 1000 feet (305 meters) elevation. The layout uses the rolling hills and open spaces of the region, creating a links-style character that resembles traditional coastal courses.
Bob Lang developed the course starting in 2006 with architects Ron Whitten, Dr. Michael Hurdzan, and Dana Fry for championship tournaments on a national level. The course hosted the US Open in 2017, the first major tournament of its kind in Wisconsin.
The logo features a four-leaf clover based on an old European bell discovered on site, connecting the course to the Irish roots of early settlers in this area. The name itself comes from the Gaelic word for Ireland, reinforcing the link between the landscape and its European heritage.
Players find practice areas, putting greens, and caddie services along with accommodations in cottages during the golf season from May through October. Winds from different directions change the play each day, so it helps to check local advice on wind strength.
Golfers spot the Holy Hill shrine from multiple locations on the course, standing four miles (six kilometers) east on raised ground in Washington County. This sightline offers a natural landmark during the round and connects the game to the surrounding landscape.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
