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 | 6 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 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?
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,790 yards, 77.2/152)
Course rating 5.2 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Green (6,663 yards, 79.4/143)
1,127 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.4 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,564 yards, 72.7/129)
2,226 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.7 above par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 645 yards. 42 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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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.
How do you play Whistling Straits?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Whistling Straits for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Whistling Straits have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots 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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