If playing golf is your thing, then you'll have to check out these top-rated courses in Illinois and Wisconsin.

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I'll be the first to admit that golf isn't my game. I tried to play for many years. I even took lessons. I still couldn't get the game down. It got too frustrating, so I gave put. I'll stick with Putt Putt. I don't have anything against the sport but I just suck at it.

Best Golf Courses In Illinois And Wisconsin

Most of my friends and family love playing golf. They go all the time. They've even taken golf vacations. I've had the opportunity to play on some amazing courses, but I always pass on those situations. It's definitely not worth the frustrations.

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I think the perfect example is when I was playing in a tournament with some buddies, and during tee-off, I actually hit the ball backward. I've never lived that down. I haven't been out ever since then.

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I totally understand how people fall in love with the game. I thought I would help out the golfers since the season is just starting. There are a lot of great courses in the Midwest, so I found the best courses in Illinois and Wisconsin that are top-ranked in US.

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Illinois

  • Cog Hill Golf and Country Club (Palos Park) - Hosted many PGA events

Wisconsin

  • Erin Hills (Hartford) - Similar to European courses

  • Whistling Straits (Kohler) - Located on Lake Michigan

According to Midwest Living in Illinois and Wisconsin, "The Best Midwest Golf Courses to Play This Season."

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Discover where you can find the best access in the country for your pick of courses, the unique terrain that lends itself to world-class golf, and what makes select clubs noteworthy.

Gallery Credit: Michael Leonard

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