The Golf Course at Branch River
About
The Golf Course at Branch River, located just west of Manitowoc, is an extension of the former Lakeside Country Club that was established in 1909. Branch River is an 18-hole course that sprawls across rolling, wooded hills. The fairways are lined with mature trees and the gently undulating terrain guarantees a few uneven lies. Strategically placed sand traps and water hazards will further test your accuracy. The vigorous golf course is a good test but it is not so formidable that beginners should be intimidated. The par-4 second hole offers one of the most interesting risk-reward situations on the course. Golfers who are feeling confident with their driver can try to hit it past the big tree hanging over the right side of the fairway, but those who are less confident can play to the 100-yard marker and use a short iron from there.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Blue | 72 | 6696 yards | 72.5 | 125 |
White | 72 | 6450 yards | 71.5 | 123 |
Gold | 72 | 5932 yards | 68.9 | 118 |
Gold (W) | 72 | 5932 yards | 73.9 | 123 |
Red (W) | 72 | 5185 yards | 69.9 | 115 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Blue M: 72.5/125 | 404 | 318 | 584 | 412 | 157 | 407 | 196 | 402 | 522 | 3402 | 418 | 404 | 319 | 176 | 510 | 435 | 395 | 172 | 465 | 3294 | 6696 |
White M: 71.5/123 | 388 | 309 | 575 | 389 | 134 | 386 | 183 | 391 | 513 | 3268 | 403 | 389 | 310 | 167 | 491 | 424 | 386 | 157 | 455 | 3182 | 6450 |
Gold M: 69.1/119 W: 74.2/124 | 329 | 309 | 523 | 342 | 128 | 380 | 167 | 300 | 501 | 2979 | 390 | 336 | 310 | 153 | 484 | 370 | 320 | 135 | 455 | 2953 | 5932 |
Red W: 71.9/119 | 316 | 300 | 418 | 342 | 94 | 293 | 146 | 300 | 409 | 2618 | 297 | 332 | 232 | 153 | 430 | 256 | 317 | 105 | 445 | 2567 | 5185 |
Handicap | 9 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 16 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 7 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 4 |
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TennisReviews
Enjoyed our round
Great day, Sunny but windy. The wind was good as it kept the annoying black gnats at bay. Overall great course and great value. I will definitely play it again.
Annoying Gnats
This would be a nice course if it wasn't for the gnats flying around our heads at all times. I've been here in spring, summer and fall, and the gnats always seem to be there.
Good value, but a little rough around the edges
I’ve played at branch river a few times now and I haven’t come away disappointed yet. It’s not perfect, the grass is long throughout the course; so keep it on the fairway or keep a close eye on where your ball ends up because the rough hides them well. Gnats were a bit annoying, even on a breezy day, and I’d assume mosquitoes are plentiful at certain times of year. Staff is friendly, laid back. Layout keeps it interesting, a good mix of straightforward holes (with a little character) and holes that require some shot planning and club choices. Carts were older but I enjoyed the menu-style course guide that was attached, the pro tips can be helpful when your not familiar with the course.
Wonderful Wisconsin... ( Get out and Golf )
Was a private country club opened to the public to generate revenue... This is such a wonderful layout and now everyone can enjoy this beautiful golf course!
Not Very Good, Won’t Play Again
I won’t be playing this course again. The course conditions are the primary reason. The staff was friendly and kind, just not a great course at all.
Throughout the course, the tee boxes, greens, fairways, and rough had dead spots with exposed dirt and no grass. The tee boxes were uneven and plenty of un-repaired ball marks. The layout was decent and long, I had to use every club in my bag.
This early in the season, I did not expect a course to be torn up like this.
This Course Has Potential
I liked the course layout and the scenery around but the course was not in good condition. This course has potential to be absolutely amazing if they actually put some work into it. Lots of dead spots in the fairways, chunked up greens and grass looked like it hadn't been watered or cut in a while. Overall I like the course just needs some work.
Chased off the course by gnats
I’m hesitate to give bad reviews based on this because I’m not sure if this is the fault of the course or if it’s even something other people experienced but the gnats were so terrible I spent half my afternoon driving my cart in circles trying to lose the 100+ gnats that we’re swarming my head as I was trying to shoot. It’s a good thing no one else was out there because I would literally have to drive up to my shot (if i could find it in the uncut rough), pull my club out, and then right before I shot i had to drive as fast as in could in a 30 yard circle, stop back at my ball, hop of and quickly shoot before the swarm found me again. It was the worst experience of my mostly relaxing life. That being said I enjoyed the course for the most part. Some fun holes. Not the greatest conditions but I only paid $25 so I can’t complain.... but the gnats. The gnats were something I may never forget.
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.
(Good) Course is outstanding. Every green and fairway perfect. Entire course, beautiful. (Bad) At the turn, no sandwiches (Hot dogs, etc.) Girl gave me a menu, like we had time to sit down for meal, They are loosing a lot of money by not offering to go food. (Bad) The bugs were terrible.Bought spray, didn't do nothing.
Bugs
We always Enjoy this course, We've played it many times, BUT......the bugs today were so bad that we can’t recommend...had problems before with this, but not like today.....too bad, love the course, well kept...oh well
Buggy but nice!
Small annoying little black bugs! Bring bug spray or head net!
Buggy but nice
Really buggy course. The nats ended up being quite distracting. It is fairly well maintained, nice greens and a decent layout. Not that challenging but a fun track. The pace of play was great when we went and the staff was friendly. If you are in the area, it's worth the cost.