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Alpine Valley Resort

WI, United States

Alpine Valley Resort is a 27-hole golf facility located in Elkhorn in Walworth County, southeastern Wisconsin, set within the rolling glacial terrain of the Kettle Moraine. All courses were designed by Arthur L. Johnson and opened in 1964. The facility is configured as three separate nine-hole loops — the Summit, Meadows, and Sugar Creek nines — which can be combined to form an 18-hole round, most commonly played as the Summit/Meadows combination measuring 6,107 yards. The resort's terrain reflects the characteristic topography of the Kettle Moraine area, with significant elevation changes throughout that challenge golfers of all abilities. The layout is framed by mature trees and incorporates water features drawn from Sugar Creek, which winds through the property, as well as several ponds and small lakes. The Sugar Creek nine is designed to cross the creek on four separate holes, with more open fairways than the other nines. The Summit nine is generally regarded as the most scenic and varied of the three, with pronounced undulation and wooded surroundings. The resort operates primarily as a four-season leisure destination rather than a standalone golf club, sharing its grounds with ski slopes, mountain bike trails, and lodge accommodation. It has no significant professional tournament history but serves as a well-regarded recreational course for golfers in the greater Milwaukee and Chicago areas, valued for its varied terrain and scenic Kettle Moraine setting.