Whistling Straits
The Resort
Whistling Straits, the multiple major championship host on the banks of Lake Michigan, lies at the heart of the internationally renowned Kohler resort where the most exacting standards of service create special and memorable experiences. While Wisconsin and the American Midwest may not have been immediately recongisable as top end golf holiday destinations, that has changed with the advent of the phenomenal two course layout at the Kohler resort.
Tackle the Straits and Irish Courses at the resort, two top class examples of links golf in the United States, and enjoy the contrast with the immaculately presented parkland golf at neighbouring Blackwolf Run. Deluxe accommodation plus award-winning spa and dining help create an inspiring and highly sought-after retreat for the avid golfer.
Golf
Kohler is the only resort in the United States to have four separate courses that are all ranked in the country's top 100 by Golf Digest, underlining the incredible quality of the destination. Divided between two distinct locations - Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run - the golfing landscape is uniquely diverse thanks to Pete Dye, the acclaimed architect who crafted all four layouts.
Whistling Straits, home to multiple majors, is joined by the Irish Course, a challenging grassland and dunes landscape that Golf Digest ranked #30. At nearby Blackwolf Run, two astounding parkland layouts have been devised by Dye, providing a different visual concept from Whistling Straits, and incredible variety for the discerning golf traveller.
Rooms
Begin your exploration of Michigan's leading golf resort at The American Club, the only hotel in the Midwest to be awarded five Diamonds by the AAA. While the golfing facilities are relatively new, The American Club has a rich heritage that can be traced back to the mansion house offering accommodation to immigrant workers, but it is now among the elite of golf hotels in the United States.
Bars and Restaurants
With four championship courses in wait, golfers will appreciate the lavish buffet breakfasts at The American Club, which also lies at the centre of the gourmet experience of the Kohler Resort.
The Spa
Hydrotherapy is one of the key tenets of our wellbeing, and this is borne out in the phenomenal Kohler Waters Spa, which sits adjacent to The American Club. Step into a world of tranquility and enjoy a rejuvenating treatment or simply soak it up in the relaxation areas.
In addition to the menu of phenomenal body and facial treatments, the Kohler Waters Spa has a newly unveiled glass-enclosed rooftop deck with a whirlpool bath, open fireplace and lounge areas.