Muskego Lakes Golf Club By Brian Weis

Muskego Lakes Golf Club is one of Metro Milwaukee's top courses, and the Golf Course Owners Association of Wisconsin honored Muskego Lakes in 2000 by naming it the "golf course of the year." The parkland layout, designed by Larry Packard, features mature tree-lined holes with rolling bent-grass fairways, and water comes into play on 13 of the 18 holes. From the back blue tees, the course plays longer than its listed 6537 yards, so golfers should choose their tee boxes accordingly. Numerous holes offer risk-reward opportunities, and big hitters will often have to decide between power or placement. Golfers who may have been unimpressed by the condition of Muskego Lakes in the past should play the course again, since the maintenance crew has dramatically spiffed up the course, mowing fairways short, ensuring that greens roll true and edging the bunkers to perfection.(

Fun Tours and Programs

Muskego Lakes has creatively rebranded leagues, programs, and one-day events as Fun Tours. Mark Krause, Head Professional and Owner, explains, "The term 'tours' has a little more cache and glitz. We wanted to be different and make golf fun for all ages and skill levels."

The tours range from weekday leagues to couples' events. One of the more popular programs is the 5 Hole Lesson Tour. Designed for beginners, the tours span over 10 weeks and cover all facets of the game. Each week hands-on group lessons are provided, followed by 5 holes of golf.

Fun Tour List * Weekend Event Tour * Tuesday Morning Tour & Events * Family Tour Weekends * Couples Golf Tour Sunday afternoons * Junior Tour Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays * Ladies 5 hole & lesson Tour Monday or Tuesday * Men's 5 hole & lesson Tour Wednesday evenings * Men's 9 hole Tour Tuesday evenings

Complete details of the tours can be found online at MuskegoLakes.com.

Memberships

Since money and time are often tight for potential members, Muskego Lakes CC offers a wide selection of membership options, with unlimited golf starting at $595. Additional tiers are offered for those interested in other amenities, such as the use of carts and the driving range.

An affordable and unique option is Muskego's Monthly Unlimited Golf Membership. For $225, a member can play unlimited golf and have access to the range and to member events in any 30-day period. A cart can be added for an additional $123.

19th Hole - The Gill

No Muskego Lakes experience is complete without a stop at the 19th hole. This is not your typical golf course bar and grill. All food is fresh and hand prepared. That's right: no frozen burger patties! Their burgers are made the old fashioned way-fresh ground beef hand pressed into delicious patties. Complement your sandwich order with homemade hand-breaded onion rings. As you indulge in these culinary delights, you will thank me for the recommendation.