Lake Geneva Golf Trail
1. Geneva National in Lake Geneva
For buyers, Geneva National is not just a golf course. It’s a community. Golf, Lifestyle, and Social memberships. The Hunt Club restaurant on-site. Turf Kitchen and Niche Coffee & Wine Bar on site.
Community appeal: Gated residential golf community. Premier lifestyle address in the region.
Holes: 54 (Palmer, Player, Trevino Courses)
Website: genevanationalresort.com
Geneva National Community Guide
Location: Lake Geneva, WI
2. Grand Geneva Resort and Spa in Lake Geneva
Grand Geneva has three courses now: The Brute, The Highlands, and the new Wee Nip short course. The Brute is the name that travels. Over 7,000 yards. The Highlands, originally designed by Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus.
Holes: 36 (The Brute + The Highlands), plus the new 11-hole Wee Nip short course
Website: grandgeneva.com
Location: Lake Geneva, WI
3. Abbey Springs Golf Course in Fontana
18 holes through terrain that uses the natural roll of the land well, connected to the Abbey Springs residential community.
Community appeal: Gated private community on Geneva Lake. Golf, marina, lake access, tennis. One of the most desirable residential addresses on the trail.
Holes: 18
Website: abbeysprings.org
Location: Fontana, WI (western shore of Geneva Lake)
4. Hawk’s View Golf Club in Lake Geneva
Voted Best Golf Course in the region five consecutive years. Hawk’s View has two 18-hole layouts: Como Crossings and the par-3 Barn Hollow course.
Holes: 36 (Como Crossings 18 + Barn Hollow 18 par-3)
Website: hawksviewgolfclub.com
Location: Lake Geneva, WI
5. Majestic Oaks at Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan
Championship golf inside 250 wooded acres on the shores of Delavan Lake. Majestic Oaks is the anchor of Lake Lawn Resort.
Community appeal: Lake Lawn Resort location. Golf, lake, dining, lodging all on the property. Delavan Lake views throughout.
Holes: 18
Website: lakelawnresort.com
Location: Delavan, WI (Delavan Lake)
6. Alpine Valley Resort in Elkhorn
27 holes set in the rolling Kettle Moraine valley with the kind of elevation changes that don’t happen on flat Wisconsin farmland.
Holes: 27
Website: alpinevalleyresort.com
Location: Elkhorn, WI
7. Evergreen Country Club in Elkhorn
Three distinct 9-hole layouts that can be mixed and matched into three different 18-hole combinations.
Holes: 27
Website: evergreengolf.com
Location: Elkhorn, WI
8. Delbrook Golf Club in Delavan
A historic 27-hole municipal course with classic parkland character and a price point that makes it a natural fit for a weekday round or a multi-course trail day when the resort courses are busy.
Holes: 27
Website: delbrookgc.com
Location: Delavan, WI
9. Twin Lakes Country Club in Twin Lakes
Established in 1912. One of Wisconsin’s oldest golf courses, family-owned, and exactly what you’d hope for in a historic community club.
Holes: 18
Website: tlccgolf.com
Location: Twin Lakes, WI
10. Nippersink Golf Resort in Genoa City
A historic resort course with beautiful banquet facilities and a relaxed, scenic layout. Nippersink draws from both the Illinois side of the border and the Wisconsin local crowd.
Holes: 18
Website: nippersinkgolfresort.com
Location: Genoa City, WI
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11. Country Club Estates Golf Course in Fontana
A pristine 9-hole course parkland style.
Community appeal: Golf course parkland style, great walking course. The course is part of the community, not just nearby.
Holes: 9
Website: countryclubestatesgolf.com
Location: Fontana, WI
12. Lauderdale Lakes Country Club in Elkhorn
Every single hole has a view of the Lauderdale Lakes chain.
Community appeal: Breathtaking Lauderdale Lakes views from every hole. A community asset for buyers in the Elkhorn area.
Holes: 9
Website: lauderdalelakescountryclub.com
Location: Elkhorn, WI
13. Oak Grove Golf Course in the Harvard/Walworth Area
An Audubon Certified Signature Sanctuary, which means the course management takes wildlife habitat seriously alongside the golf course management.
Holes: 18
Website: oakgrovegolfcourse.com
Location: Harvard/Walworth area
14. Prairie Woods Golf Course in Avalon/Whitewater
Cut out of pristine farmland with 100-year-old trees and the rolling terrain of the Kettle Moraine providing the elevation.
Holes: 18
Website: prairiewoodsgolfcourse.com
Location: Avalon/Whitewater, WI
15. Willow Brook Golf Course in Whitewater
A scenic, well-kept 9-hole course perfect for a quick relaxing round, a family outing where not everyone is a serious golfer.
Holes: 9
Website: willowbrookgolfwhitewater.com
Location: Whitewater, WI
How to Play the Lake Geneva Golf Trail
- Weekend trip (2 days): Geneva National + Grand Geneva covers the two anchor courses. Add Hawk’s View on day two for a third perspective.
- Long weekend (3-4 days): Premier five plus one classic club. Geneva National, Grand Geneva, Abbey Springs (if you can get on), Hawk’s View, and either Majestic Oaks or Alpine Valley.
- Full week: All 15 courses is achievable in 7-8 days if you’re playing two rounds on some days. The hidden gems fill in the afternoon slots.
- Living here: If you own property in the region, you develop a rotation. Two or three courses become your home tracks, the rest get visited a few times a summer. The trail becomes a lifelong project.
The Golf-Lake Lifestyle: Why Chicago Families Buy Homes Here
The Lake Geneva Golf Trail exists within 90 minutes of Chicago and sits alongside one of the best lake lifestyle destinations in the Midwest. The combination of championship golf at Geneva National or Grand Geneva in the morning and a sunset cruise on Geneva Lake in the afternoon is not a planned event. It’s a regular Tuesday in June when you own property here. That combination is what Kim and Joel Reyenga have been selling for over 50 years: the Golf-Lake Lifestyle.
Golf Course Communities Worth Knowing
Geneva National
The largest and most complete golf community in the region. 54 holes. Three championship courses. A gated residential community with single-family homes, condos, and fairway lots. The Hunt Club restaurant. Niche Coffee & Wine Bar. Turf Restaurant. Golf and Social Memberships. Open to the Public. Year-round programming. Properties range from entry-level condos to multi-million-dollar homes within the development. This is the address for buyers who want the full golf lifestyle integration.
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Abbey Springs
Private, gated, and on Geneva Lake. Abbey Springs has an 18-hole golf course, a marina, beach access, indoor and outdoor pickleball, pool, and tennis. All within the community gates. It’s a smaller, more intimate community than Geneva National with a price point that reflects the Geneva Lake location and the private amenity package. Properties here move quickly. The combination of lake access and private golf on the western shore of Geneva Lake is a specific lifestyle that doesn’t have many alternatives in the region.
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Country Club Estates (Fontana)
The more accessible version of the golf community concept. 9 holes woven through a desirable Fontana neighborhood. Not gated. Not resort-level pricing. But the golf is part of the neighborhood in a way that changes the daily texture of summer.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Lake Geneva Golf Trail
How many golf courses are in the Lake Geneva area?
There are 15 golf courses on the Lake Geneva Golf Trail across Walworth County, Wisconsin. They range from 54-hole championship resort complexes like Geneva National to historic 9-hole neighborhood courses. The trail includes courses by Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and Lee Trevino at Geneva National, The Brute at Grand Geneva, Abbey Springs on Geneva Lake, and 10 additional public and semi-private courses throughout the region.
What is the best golf course in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin?
Geneva National is widely considered the top golf destination in the Lake Geneva area, with 54 holes across three championship courses designed by Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and Lee Trevino. Grand Geneva’s Brute course is the most challenging at over 7,000 yards. Hawk’s View Golf Club has been voted Best Golf Course in the region five consecutive years. The best course depends on what you’re looking for: challenge, scenery, or lifestyle integration.
What is Geneva National Golf Club?
Geneva National is a 54-hole championship golf resort and residential community in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, featuring three courses designed by Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and Lee Trevino. It’s a gated residential community built in and around the three-course layout. It’s considered the premier golf lifestyle address in the Lake Geneva region. Website: genevanationalresort.com.
Is there golf at Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva?
Yes. Grand Geneva Resort and Spa in Lake Geneva has two 18-hole courses: The Brute, one of the most challenging layouts in the Midwest at over 7,000 yards, and The Highlands. Brand new this year is the Wee Nip 11-hole short course. Grand Geneva also includes a full spa, multiple restaurants, an indoor waterpark at Timber Ridge, horseback riding at Dan Patch Stables, and MountainTop ski and snowboard in winter. Website: grandgeneva.com.
Can you live on a golf course in Lake Geneva?
Yes. Three communities on the Lake Geneva Golf Trail offer residential properties integrated with the golf course. Geneva National is a gated community with 54 holes where residents access the course by cart. Abbey Springs in Fontana is a private gated community on Geneva Lake with an 18-hole course, marina, and lake access. Country Club Estates in Fontana has a 9-hole course as part of the community amenities. All three are represented by Kim and Joel Reyenga at yourwiscohome.com.
How far is the Lake Geneva Golf Trail from Chicago?
The Lake Geneva Golf Trail is approximately 90 minutes from Chicago, depending on traffic and which part of the city you’re coming from. The drive via I-94 West to US-12 is the standard route. Most courses are within a 15-minute drive of downtown Lake Geneva once you arrive in Walworth County. The proximity to Chicago is a major part of why the trail exists as a destination at its current scale.
What is the Golf-Lake Lifestyle at Lake Geneva?
The Golf-Lake Lifestyle is the combination of championship golf on the Lake Geneva Golf Trail and the lake recreation of Geneva Lake in a single day. In practice it means a morning round at Geneva National or Grand Geneva followed by an afternoon on the water. Boating, swimming, or a sunset cruise on Geneva Lake. For families who own property in the region, both activities are available on the same day without significant planning.
Are there golf communities for sale near Lake Geneva?
Yes. The three primary golf communities in the Lake Geneva area are Geneva National (54 holes, gated, cart-to-tee access from homes), Abbey Springs in Fontana (private gated community on Geneva Lake with an 18-hole course and marina), and Country Club Estates in Fontana (9-hole neighborhood course). Kim and Joel Reyenga at yourwiscohome.com specialize in golf community properties throughout Walworth County.
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