Golf Course Photo, Ives Grove Golf Links, Sturtevant, 53177
Ives Grove Golf Links
Played on April 2013
14101 Washington Ave, Sturtevant, Wisconsin, 53177
1 Ranking
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A Duffer
Sturtevant
2015-02-22

$10 (cart not included), played on Monday, April 2013 at 2:30 PM

The main description says most of what you need to know, and includes a photo of the barn alongside the signature hole.

This course is very handy to freeway (just West of Interstate 94 at Hwy.20), but far enough off to not suffer freeway noise. A commercial/industrial strip (including a tall water tower) lies between it and the freeway (but only intrudes visually on Red#4&5).

As the description mentions, "over 110 bunkers, many natural areas, and water that comes into play on 12 of the 27 holes." Yup, water will be a problem for errant shots on this course (especially on #9 of all three courses, leaving a lasting final impression). Otherwise, there is not a lot of elevation change (no significantly elevated tees or greens, no oddly pitched fairways). The three nines (red, white, and blue) intermingle a bit. Red and Blue are pretty easy to follow, but White gets a bit more confusing, as #6 returns to the clubhouse, where you cross all three #1 tees to get to your #7 tee. My personal bugaboo on this course (besides the #9s): Red#5, a double-dogleg par 5.

Definitely a favorite to play regularly.

Would travel: 20-30 Miles,Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Ranks with the best in this price level
 
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Rank ID # : 026919