Make no mistake about it, Wisconsin hosts some of the most prestigious public golf courses in the nation, even GolfWeek says so.
From resorts in Nekoosa to Lake Geneva, down to classic havens in Green Lake, public golf courses dominate the Badger State and offer a multitude of choices for golf lovers around the state.
Recently, Golfweek shared its 2026 rankings of Best Courses You can Play list. The course list, which includes all 50 states, featured 15 public courses within Wisconsin, with most courses hosting free play for non-members hoping to tee off.
Golfweek acknowledges best courses: Golfweek ranks the best public-access golf courses in every state
Situated along the scenic Wisconsin River, on the outskirts of Wisconsin Rapids, Nekoosa is a hot spot for public golf courses, coming in with four, the most on the list.
From resorts in Nekoosa to Lake Geneva, down to classic havens in Green Lake, public golf courses dominate the Badger State and offer a multitude of choices for golf lovers around the state.
Recently, Golfweek shared its 2026 rankings of Best Courses You can Play list. The course list, which includes all 50 states, featured 15 public courses within Wisconsin, with most courses hosting free play for non-members hoping to tee off.
Golfweek acknowledges best courses: Golfweek ranks the best public-access golf courses in every state
Situated along the scenic Wisconsin River, on the outskirts of Wisconsin Rapids, Nekoosa is a hot spot for public golf courses, coming in with four, the most on the list.
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