Course Details
- Architect: Arnold Palmer (1991)
- Course Type: Resort, Public ($$$)
- Par: 72
- Yardage: 7,177
- Rating: 74.7
- Slope: 140
Course Accolades
- Golf Magazine: #14 in Wisconsin
- Golf World: Wisconsin Course of Recognition
- Top100Courses: #29 in Wisconsin
- Zagat: America’s Top Golf Courses (2012)
Course Score
- Course Conditions: 8
- Green Complexes: 8
- Amenities: 8
- Practice Facilities: 8
- Service: 8
- Course Design: 7
- Value: 5
Total Score: 7.39
The Good: Very challenging and interesting layout from golf king Arnold Palmer has some of the most picturesque holes of the entire Geneva National Resort. Many holes weave through forests sprinkled with ponds and creeks, while the course closes with several super views alongside Lake Como. Superb course conditions, a top-notch practice amenities, and an exceptional clubhouse and service for a public facility. Make sure to eat at the Hunt Club Restaurant after your round! On-site accommodations are very nice.
The Bad: Some holes have great character with elevation changes or intimidating hazards, while the holes in the middle of the track (particularly the Par-4’s) appear to be “filler” holes until the great closing stretch on the back half. The $125 greens fee during peak season is steep for the course. The greens, while putting very true, are extremely slick and difficult to the point that it can ruin a happy-go-lucky round. Lack of GPS on the carts is a glaring amenities omission.
The Verdict: The Palmer course at Geneva National has arguably some of the best holes of the entire resort and the most interesting of the green complexes. A joy to play if you can avoid 3-putting all of the greens. A great option if you are in the Lake Geneva area.
Best Hole: The closing is a great capper to this impressive track; however, the best hole of the resort is the long Par 5 #17. The hole borders Lake Como and winds around the water to a green pinched between sand traps. Make sure to bring your camera!
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