Dennis McCann's Hidden Gems

HIDDEN GEMS

Whether you fly in, drive in or take up residence, Voyager Village offers a worthy test of golf in a classic Northwoods setting

By DENNIS MCCANN
Sep 21, 2020

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HIDDEN GEMS

With 'some risk-reward holes, some monsters and some easy ones,' Spooner GC offers enjoyable round of golf in scenic Northwoods

By DENNIS MCCANN
Sep 8, 2020

HIDDEN GEMS

Lake Arrowhead was a favorite Wisconsin golf destination long before Sand Valley came to the neighborhood

By DENNIS MCCANN
Aug 24, 2020

HIDDEN GEMS

Turtleback's scenic beauty and reasonable green fees draw golfers far and wide to rural Rice Lake

By DENNIS MCCANN
Aug 3, 2020

HIDDEN GEMS

St. Germain Golf Club sports some pretty memorable holes on a 'really pretty course' in the Northwoods

By DENNIS MCCANN
Jul 13, 2020

HIDDEN GEMS

With its mature trees and rich history, playing Janesville Riverside is like teeing it up with an old friend

By DENNIS MCCANN
Jun 29, 2020

HIDDEN GEMS

In a place known for its winter games, Eagle River Golf Course offers some first-rate summertime fun

By DENNIS MCCANN
Jun 9, 2020

HIDDEN GEMS

Arbor Vitae: At Trout Lake GC, it's 'just you and the golf course' with a strong layout in a peaceful, piney setting

By DENNIS MCCANN
Sep 20, 2019

HIDDEN GEMS

Bayfield: There isn't a bad view on, off the golf course at Apostle Highlands

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Sep 6, 2019

HIDDEN GEMS

Superior: The superior choice in the Twin Ports region, 36-hole Nemadji GC has a long legacy of pulling in golfers from far, wide

By DENNIS MCCANN
Aug 24, 2019

HIDDEN GEMS

Eau Claire: Winds never change at Hurricane — er, Wild — Ridge, but efforts underway to make the challenges more manageable for all golfers ... even me

By DENNIS MCCANN
Aug 14, 2019

HIDDEN GEMS

St. Germain: At this 19th Hole, the golf course is short, the fun is long and, an hour or so later, you are on your way to your next Hidden Gem

By DENNIS MCCANN
Jul 31, 2019

HIDDEN GEMS

Land O'Lakes: At sporty Gateway Golf Club on Wisconsin/Michigan state line, everybody can 'drive one into the next state'

By DENNIS MCCANN
Jul 4, 2019

HIDDEN GEMS

The trail to this Robert Trent Jones Sr. gem includes a ferry ride, but Madeline Island Golf Club is worth going the extra mile to play

By DENNIS MCCANN
Jun 26, 2019

HIDDEN GEMS

Birchwood: With a Stout history, Tagalong Golf & Resort along Red Cedar Lake inspires thoughts of Scotland ... in far northwest Wisconsin

By DENNIS MCCANN
Jun 13, 2019

HIDDEN GEMS

Danbury: Sand Greens CC provides an 'odd adventure' for golfers of all ages, ability with unique greens that have a lot of, um, grain to them

By DENNIS MCCANN
May 29, 2019

HIDDEN GEMS

Spring Green: With peaceful backdrop that caters to 'the quiet people,' Springs Course, North Course at House on the Rock Resort continue to stand test of time

By DENNIS MCCANN
May 22, 2019

HIDDEN GEMS

Edgerton: A certain 2020 Ryder Cup captain was once toast of this Towne ... a country club you can (and should) try for yourself

By DENNIS MCCANN
May 15, 2019

HIDDEN GEMS

Sayner: Sunken 'sugar bowl' green on No. 4 adds to charm of historic Plum Lake GC

By DENNIS MCCANN
Sep 2, 2018

HIDDEN GEMS

Minocqua: Tucked among red, white pines, Timber Ridge GC still stands proud

By DENNIS MCCANN
Aug 10, 2018

HIDDEN GEMS

Hayward: With Pete Dye as its designer, Big Fish lives up to its name as destination course

By DENNIS MCCANN
Jun 27, 2018

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Dennis McCann's Hidden Gems

Whether you fly in, drive in or take up residence, Voyager Village offers a worthy test of golf in a classic Northwoods setting

With 'some risk-reward holes, some monsters and some easy ones,' Spooner GC offers enjoyable round of golf in scenic Northwoods

Lake Arrowhead was a favorite Wisconsin golf destination long before Sand Valley came to the neighborhood

Turtleback's scenic beauty and reasonable green fees draw golfers far and wide to rural Rice Lake

St. Germain Golf Club sports some pretty memorable holes on a 'really pretty course' in the Northwoods

With its mature trees and rich history, playing Janesville Riverside is like teeing it up with an old friend

In a place known for its winter games, Eagle River Golf Course offers some first-rate summertime fun

Arbor Vitae: At Trout Lake GC, it's 'just you and the golf course' with a strong layout in a peaceful, piney setting

Bayfield: There isn't a bad view on, off the golf course at Apostle Highlands

Superior: The superior choice in the Twin Ports region, 36-hole Nemadji GC has a long legacy of pulling in golfers from far, wide

Eau Claire: Winds never change at Hurricane — er, Wild — Ridge, but efforts underway to make the challenges more manageable for all golfers ... even me

St. Germain: At this 19th Hole, the golf course is short, the fun is long and, an hour or so later, you are on your way to your next Hidden Gem

Land O'Lakes: At sporty Gateway Golf Club on Wisconsin/Michigan state line, everybody can 'drive one into the next state'

The trail to this Robert Trent Jones Sr. gem includes a ferry ride, but Madeline Island Golf Club is worth going the extra mile to play

Birchwood: With a Stout history, Tagalong Golf & Resort along Red Cedar Lake inspires thoughts of Scotland ... in far northwest Wisconsin

Danbury: Sand Greens CC provides an 'odd adventure' for golfers of all ages, ability with unique greens that have a lot of, um, grain to them

Spring Green: With peaceful backdrop that caters to 'the quiet people,' Springs Course, North Course at House on the Rock Resort continue to stand test of time

Edgerton: A certain 2020 Ryder Cup captain was once toast of this Towne ... a country club you can (and should) try for yourself

Sayner: Sunken 'sugar bowl' green on No. 4 adds to charm of historic Plum Lake GC

Minocqua: Tucked among red, white pines, Timber Ridge GC still stands proud

Hayward: With Pete Dye as its designer, Big Fish lives up to its name as destination course

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