There’s a sweet spot in Wisconsin golf season – after the summer heat fades but before the first frost settles in. That’s when the courses turn golden, the crowds thin out, and every tee box comes with a view. Fall golfing here feels like a best-kept secret. Wisconsin’s courses in September offer more than just a good round – they offer a front-row seat to the season’s quiet magic.
Sweeping sand dunes and prairie grasses contrast beautifully with the reds and golds of autumn.
A wooded back nine explodes with color; plus, it’s home to the UW-Madison golf teams.
Peninsula State Park Golf Course (Door County)
Lakeside vistas of Green Bay framed by blazing maples make this a fall favorite.
Washington County Golf Course (Hartford)
Ranked the #1 municipal course in Wisconsin – and among the best in the country – this course’s beauty carries into the fall, with rolling hills and affordable rates.
World-renowned links-style golf on Lake Michigan, where rugged shoreline meets brilliant fall color.
Known for its Flower Hole in spring, but autumn reveals a different kind of spectacle among its mature trees.
Lawsonia Links & Woodlands (Green Lake)
Two distinct courses; enjoy lake views or wooded fairways alive with color.
Northwood Golf Club (Rhinelander)
Classic Northwoods golf with pine-lined fairways and mirror-like lakes reflecting the leaves.
Chequamegon Bay Golf Club (Ashland)
A northern gem with Lake Superior views and brilliant foliage.
Forest Hills Golf Course (La Crosse)
Stunning autumn views framed by the bluffs, railroad tracks, and vibrant Mississippi River valley foliage. After your round, enjoy a scenic drive along the Great River Road.
Brown Deer Park Golf Course (Milwaukee)
A historic municipal course with towering trees that turn a kaleidoscope of colors.
Tom Lehman-designed and set among prairies and woodlands that pop with autumn hues.
Famous replica holes paired with a classic fall Wisconsin backdrop and views of Castle Rock Lake.
Plan Your Fall Round
Peak color varies by region, but generally late September through mid-October offers the best foliage. Book your tee times early, dress in layers, and soak up the season while it lasts.
Whether you come for the golf, the views, or the fall experience, Wisconsin’s autumn greens deliver all three. This season, discover why fall golf in Wisconsin is a bucket-list experience for travelers and locals alike.