The Reimagination of Trout Lake
The transformation of Trout Lake Golf Club marks a bold new era—modernized in spirit yet steeped in the philosophy of the Golden Age of Golf. Every hole has been reimagined with new greens, surrounds, and tee boxes that elevate both playability and challenge, making the game more rewarding and enjoyable for every golfer.
A Transformation
Five brand-new holes (4, 6, 7, 8, and 13) and five redesigned favorites (2, 9, 11, 16, and 18) now offer more space, strategy, and stunning sightlines. Green complexes were completely rebuilt with expanded landing zones, reconfigured bunkers, refined elevation, and upgraded irrigation—delivering endless shot-making variety.
Signature highlights include a new Redan green at No. 11, a classic Biarritz at No. 9 inspired by North Berwick’s West Links, and a double plateau masterpiece at No. 8 paying homage to C.B. Macdonald.
Extensive tree management also opened breathtaking vistas of the Trout River and the surrounding Northwoods landscape. The course now flows seamlessly through towering oaks, white pines, birch, and balsam fir—rolling terrain that captures the timeless beauty and spirit of Northern Wisconsin golf.
“Our focus in building the master plan for Trout Lake was to preserve the natural landscape and environment, maintain the characteristics of the Golden Age of Golf, while building the type of features and amenities expected of more modern golf courses. We believe we have found the perfect balance between these objectives and a design unique to Trout Lake’s history and character. We made a commitment to the next 100 years of Trout Lake, and based on the initial feedback from our guests, we have created a design that is getting great reviews from golfers of every age and caliber.”