2018 Sports & Recreation Awards

Page 12 www.lux-review.com LUX 2018 Sport & Recreation Awards Nestled in Wisconsin’s scenic Kettle Moraine region, Erin Hills is a golf course like none other; routed over the undulating terrain left by glaciers, surrounded by wetlands and a river, with ground that consists of glacial till of varied composition of sand and small rock. In an unconventional decision for a course in Wisconsin, the architects used fine fescue for the fairways to emphasize the natural contours of the property and provide a firm playing surface that plays shorter than its length on the scorecard. This unique course, which was designed with the dream of hosting the U.S. Open, in terms of both the challenge to the players and the logistics of the spectators, is today enjoyed by a variety of players. The combination of traditional and modern elements as well as a championship test will leave many golfers with the feeling that they have never played anywhere like Erin Hills. The 2017 U.S. Open Championship, the first U.S. Open ever played in Wisconsin, saw Brooks Koepka thrust himself into the spotlight with an impressive win, which he followed with wins in the 2018 U.S. Open and 2018 PGA Championship. One of only six public-access courses ever to host the U.S. Open, Erin Hills also provides a variety of comfortable overnight lodging options, ranging from individual rooms and suites in the Lodge to the five cottages (each The Erin Hills Golf Course has cemented itself as one of Wisconsin’s top golf courses which is perfect for a variety of players. As part of our overview of a selection of the illustrious winners of this year’s Sports & Recreation Awards we profile the course to find out more about the challenges it poses to players and how it helps drive them to enhance their golfing abilities. Erin Hills Golf Course Best Traditional Golf Resort – Wisconsin & Golf Course of the Year 2018 - Wisconsin