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Blue Mound hosted the 1933 PGA Championship, won by Gene Sarazen, and is one of only four Wisconsin courses to have hosted a major golf tournament.
About
Blue Mound Golf & Country Club is a private 18-hole course in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, originally designed by Seth Raynor in 1926. Renowned for its Golden Age architecture, classic Raynor features, pristine conditioning, and rich tournament history, including hosting the 1933 PGA Championship, the course offers strategic holes and an elegant, traditional club experience.
Caddie Tip
Blue Mound’s greens are large with bold slopes; favor approach shots to the center of greens as missing on the wrong side often leaves tough up-and-downs. On the Redan 4th and Biarritz 8th, club selection is crucial—play for the correct tier. Short game touch and lag putting skills are essential for scoring well.
The Main Challenge
The biggest challenge at Blue Mound is mastering its firm, elevated greens with pronounced slopes and run-offs. Strategic bunkering and classic Raynor angles demand accurate driving and precise approach play. Playable fairways provide width, but recovery from misses can be tricky, and poor green management leads to high scores.
The Good
Golfers rave about Blue Mound’s classic Golden Age architecture, strategic Raynor template holes, and pristine, fast greens. The course’s variety, walkability, and emphasis on thoughtful shotmaking create a rewarding and memorable experience. Its rich tournament legacy and attentive staff further elevate the sense of tradition and quality.
The Not So Good
Some members note that tree removal and ongoing restoration can occasionally disrupt play and aesthetics. Drainage following heavy rains can be a short-term issue, and a few wish for more modernized practice facilities for year-round use. Others mention that the bunkering, though restored, can play inconsistently compared to newer courses.
Signature Hole:
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4
The par-3 4th hole is Blue Mound’s signature, featuring a classic “Redan” design with a sharply sloping green, deep left-side bunkering, and strategic angles demanding precise shotmaking. Its bold contours and historic template design make it a favorite and a true test of club selection and accuracy.
Clubhouse
The elegant clubhouse offers fine and casual dining, bar, locker rooms, event spaces, and pro shop. Members enjoy a comfortable atmosphere, attentive service, and a calendar of social and dining events. Facilities and staff support a welcoming, traditional club culture.
Practice Facilities
Blue Mound offers a quality driving range, short game area, and practice putting green. Facilities are well-maintained, but practice range length is somewhat limited. The club provides full-service caddie support, and professional instruction is available, catering to varying skill levels.
Dress Code:
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No dress code enforced. All attire is permitted.
Collared shirts not required. Clean, athletic or golf-appropriate casual wear is acceptable.
Collared shirts required. No denim, gym wear, or overly casual clothing.
Collared shirts must be tucked in; no cargo or athletic shorts. No hats indoors.
Elite club standards; jackets required indoors, no changing shoes in the parking lot, and specific attire rules based on the area of the facility.
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