Been a few years since I did it, but the Great Dane at Hilldale runs a shuttle to/from the game, so you end up with a bunch of people there before and after, but nothing crazy during it. Big beer hall that likely won’t be as crowded as the one by the Capitol.
This is a good choice. If you get a chance, walk up Breese Terrace before the game to see what the kidz are doing these days for tailgating. I’d recommend staying somewhere on Regent for the game (JBT is a sentimental fav but there are bigger ones now like Sconnie & Luckys) but it might be tough to sit down most places. If sitting is your thing, I second Chris’s rec of Great Dane Hilldale or even the Fitchburg location although its a bit more of a drive.
A low key option (that is tiny, so if your group is more than 4, prob pass) is the Village Bar near Glenway - bonus you can see what they are doing to the course.
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I noticed this the other day when looking at the satellite view of “old” Glenway.
Madison rocks.
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Hope that’s not true…
I’m old school but I always enjoy watching the game at State Street Brats and then wandering around State St. after.
Hopefully going to treat myself to playing a course somewhat nearby that I haven’t played in years. Live in the Milwaukee area. I’ve narrowed it down to Eagle Springs and Washington County. Which one should I pick? Are there any other contenders I should consider?
I love this place. Gotta have you expectations appropriately set, but it’s a lot of fun.
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Washington County is always a good bang for the buck.
@hellofriends I concur with this.
Check out Lac La Belle if it’s been awhile since you’ve been back.
Ended up going to Eagle Springs and loved it
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Used to live 30 seconds from Eagle Springs. What a fun place to play.
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Current UW student here. Agree with what @chrisisoutrunning and @KC_Badger said. Obviously can’t go wrong with State Street, but I personally think the vibes are the best as you get closest to the stadium. I think staying near Regent/checking out Breese would be the best option.
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What courses did you guys play this year that pleasantly surprised you? Possibly first time playing there or playing it after a hiatus. Topic came to mind because I played Thornberry Creek for the first time in 4 or 5 years and loved it. Played all 27 holes for $60 and both courses were in great shape. The course itself is pretty boilerplate with the routing and design but still an enjoyable day at a good price.
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I’ve got 2, Wild Ridge in Eau Claire and Wild Rock in Wisconsin Dells.
Cumberland Golf Club (s/o @Battisstatus for the rec). The whole vibe is just really good. Super fun layout, easy to walk (if that’s your thing, it’s ours), cheap, great bar. Total package for a northwoods course. We were supposed to play a couple of other places on our trip but ended up playing Cumberland 3-4 days in a row because it was so fun. Highly recommend if you end up in that part of the state.
Edit to add: also played Turtleback on that trip and frankly, it didn’t live up to the hype.
Forgot I played Big Fish for the first time this summer as well, very cool course and might be the best bargain in the state non-Lawsonia division
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I’m so bummed I didn’t get to play there this October. The Colors are amazing out there and the seasonal rate cannot be beat. The staff are wonderful also!
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Country Club Estates in Fontana.
Great 9-hole course, Tom Bendelow design. Great land movement and fun greens.
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I was pleasantly surprised by the Woodlands course at Lawsonia.
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