Whistling Straits Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Whistling Straits is a par-72 public course in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, playing 7,790 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 77.2 and slope of 152.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,790 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 77.2 / 152 |
| Tee Options | 10 |
| Location | Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA |
| Coordinates | 43.8499, -87.7346 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,790 | 72 | 77.2 | 152 |
| Blue | 7,142 | 72 | 74.2 | 145 |
| Green | 6,663 | 72 | 79.4 | 143 |
| White | 6,360 | 72 | 76.9 | 137 |
| White / Red | 5,922 | 72 | 75.5 | 133 |
| Red | 5,564 | 72 | 72.7 | 129 |
| Green | 6,663 | 72 | 79.4 | 143 |
| White | 6,360 | 72 | 76.9 | 137 |
| White / Red | 5,922 | 72 | 75.5 | 133 |
| Red | 5,564 | 72 | 72.7 | 129 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 77.2/152 | 493 | 597 | 188 | 494 | 603 | 409 | 221 | 506 | 442 | 3953 | 391 | 645 | 163 | 402 | 396 | 503 | 568 | 249 | 520 | 3837 | 7790 |
| Blue 74.2/145 | 405 | 533 | 180 | 451 | 563 | 378 | 205 | 470 | 412 | 3597 | 376 | 563 | 138 | 389 | 360 | 464 | 545 | 223 | 487 | 3545 | 7142 |
| Green 79.4/143 | 370 | 521 | 166 | 414 | 543 | 360 | 185 | 429 | 384 | 3372 | 334 | 544 | 118 | 364 | 346 | 429 | 535 | 197 | 424 | 3291 | 6663 |
| White 76.9/137 | 361 | 508 | 154 | 404 | 527 | 352 | 172 | 405 | 371 | 3254 | 320 | 519 | 99 | 336 | 332 | 402 | 513 | 165 | 420 | 3106 | 6360 |
| White / Red 75.5/133 | 361 | 447 | 154 | 354 | 459 | 282 | 132 | 405 | 371 | 2965 | 320 | 479 | 99 | 336 | 332 | 367 | 513 | 131 | 380 | 2957 | 5922 |
| Red 72.7/129 | 325 | 447 | 111 | 354 | 459 | 282 | 132 | 355 | 347 | 2812 | 304 | 479 | 89 | 319 | 271 | 367 | 412 | 131 | 380 | 2752 | 5564 |
| Green 79.4/143 | 370 | 521 | 166 | 414 | 543 | 360 | 185 | 429 | 384 | 3372 | 334 | 544 | 118 | 364 | 346 | 429 | 535 | 197 | 424 | 3291 | 6663 |
| White 76.9/137 | 361 | 508 | 154 | 404 | 527 | 352 | 172 | 405 | 371 | 3254 | 320 | 519 | 99 | 336 | 332 | 402 | 513 | 165 | 420 | 3106 | 6360 |
| White / Red 75.5/133 | 361 | 447 | 154 | 354 | 459 | 282 | 132 | 405 | 371 | 2965 | 320 | 479 | 99 | 336 | 332 | 367 | 513 | 131 | 380 | 2957 | 5922 |
| Red 72.7/129 | 325 | 447 | 111 | 354 | 459 | 282 | 132 | 355 | 347 | 2812 | 304 | 479 | 89 | 319 | 271 | 367 | 412 | 131 | 380 | 2752 | 5564 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 15 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 2 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,790 yards, 77.2/152)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 4 (par 4, 494 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Green (6,663 yards, 79.4/143)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,564 yards, 72.7/129)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 12 (89 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 494 yards this is one of the longest par 4s on the course and demands a strong drive.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 163 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 645 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The #2 handicap hole. A 520-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Whistling Straits?
Whistling Straits has a course rating of 77.2 and slope of 152 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 72.7 with a slope of 129.
How long is Whistling Straits?
From the back tees, Whistling Straits plays 7,790 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Whistling Straits?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 494-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Whistling Straits?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (7,790 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,564 yards).
Is Whistling Straits public or private?
Whistling Straits is a public golf course in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Whistling Straits?
Nearby courses include Millers Glen Golf Gourse (Howards Grove), Miller's Glen Golf Course, Riverwoods, Town & Country Golf Course (Sheboygan).
Is there a yardage book for Whistling Straits?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Whistling Straits with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
Does Whistling Straits have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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