PlannedAct 3 — The Great Lakes Sweep Home Jul 1, 2026

🧀Wisconsin

University Ridge in Madison — RTJ Jr. design, #1 public in WI.

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The Round

University Ridge Golf Course

Verona, WI (20 min from Madison)

Rated #1 public course in Wisconsin. Robert Trent Jones Jr. design. Home course of UW Badgers. Two completely different nines — open prairie front, dramatic wooded back carved through glacial Driftless Region terrain.

Booking Intel

Erin Hills (US Open 2017 host) is also nearby and was already visited on a prior trip with Hunter — Kettle Loop story lives here too.

Kid Factor

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — the two distinct nines keep it interesting, great course for a developing junior.

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Where We Stayed

Madison

Why We Chose It

College town energy, great food scene.

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Where We Ate

Wisconsin dairy stop

Local Must-Try

Fresh cheese curds. Mandatory.

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The Detour

UW campus along Lake Mendota

One of the most beautiful college campuses in America.

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Plan Your Version

Next Trip Wishlist

Whistling Straits — Ryder Cup 2021 host on Lake Michigan. Bucket list.

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