The Ultimate Guide to a Wisconsin Golf Trip
Jason Kauflin of WisconsinGolfTrips.com — a stay-at-home dad turned golf tour operator — joins to break down everything you need to know about planning a Wisconsin golf trip. From Kohler's hospitality maze to walking Erin Hills with hickory clubs, we cover the courses, costs, logistics, and why Wisconsin quietly beat Georgia for best public golf state.
- Guest
- Jason Kauflin from www.wisconsingolftrips.com
- Destination
- Wisconsin golf featuring Kohler, Erin Hills, Sand Valley
- Location
- WI
The Setup
This week we’re joined by Jason Kauflin of Wisconsin Golf Trips — a former stay-at-home dad who turned his passion for organizing golf trips into a full-time business. Jason breaks down how to plan the ultimate Wisconsin golf vacation, from Kohler’s hospitality empire to the walking-only gauntlet at Erin Hills.
The Format
This is a destination deep-dive episode. Instead of a single trip recap, Jason draws from years of booking groups of all sizes — from 4 buddies to 84 golfers — to give us the full playbook on Wisconsin’s best courses, when to go, how much it costs, and what to expect.
The Hot Takes
- Wisconsin beat Georgia for best public golf state — and the Georgians are still mad about it
- Kohler’s website is confusing on purpose — they want you to call. Jason knows how to decode the packages.
- Erin Hills is a brutal walk — “as hard a walk as you can make on a golf course anywhere on the planet”
- Jason plays hickory clubs full time — 105-year-old wooden shafts, plus fours, and all
- Scotland > Ireland for trip planning — less driving, more hunkering down in one area
The Run-It-Back
Would we do a Wisconsin trip? Jason makes a compelling case — five top-100 public courses in one compact area, genuine Midwest hospitality, and pricing that beats the coasts. The catch: book 9-12 months out, be ready to walk, and bring your caddy budget. For a group of guys looking for a serious golf trip without the Cross-Atlantic flight, Wisconsin might be the best-kept secret in American golf.
Find Jason at WisconsinGolfTrips.com and tell him Sick Golf Trips sent you.