WILD ROCK GOLF CLUB

The granite outcroppings and towering pines of central Wisconsin create a dramatic backdrop for what's essentially a championship test disguised as a resort course. Architect Michael Hurdzan carved fairways through dense forest and around massive rock formations, demanding precision over power while rewarding strategic thinking on holes like the signature par-3 17th that plays over a natural rock amphitheater. The conditioning rivals any private club in the Midwest, and the routing makes brilliant use of the property's 40-foot elevation changes without resorting to gimmicky forced carries.