Golf Course Review
Sheboygan, WI
18 holesPar 72premium / private
#100 in Americacommunity rating
Whistling Straits (Irish) in Sheboygan, Wisconsin is an 18-hole, par 72 layout designed by Pete Dye along Lake Michigan. This course captures dramatic lakeside golf with the same architectural boldness as its more well-known counterpart at the same property, offering compelling challenges amid scenic water views.
The premium pricing reflects the caliber of the experience and setting. On First Loop, Whistling Straits (Irish) ranks #5 in Wisconsin and #100 nationally, making it a notable destination for golfers seeking demanding, picturesque play on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Pete Dye's Irish course at Whistling Straits. Less famous than the Straits but equally dramatic on Lake Michigan.
Whistling Straits (Irish) is rated 8.5/10 by real golfers on First Loop. Ratings are based on head-to-head Elo comparisons — no editorial bias.
Whistling Straits (Irish) is a golf course located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. It is a 18-hole, par 72 course.
Whistling Straits (Irish) is ranked #100 in America by the First Loop community. Rankings are determined by Elo head-to-head comparisons from verified golfers, not magazine editors.
Whistling Straits (Irish) earns a strong 8.5/10 from the First Loop community, placing it among the top courses in Wisconsin.
Whistling Straits (Irish) is categorized as premium / private ($$) based on First Loop community data.
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