Dr. Gordon Emerson

Spooner, WI

Spooner Golf Club sits in the forests and lake country of northwest Wisconsin, a few minutes from the town of Spooner. The course occupies rolling, tree-lined terrain typical of the region, with mature hardwoods and pines framing most holes. The layout was designed by Tom Vardon and plays as a classic parkland-style course, with tree-lined fairways and rolling hills that reward accurate positioning off the tee rather than raw length. Greens are set among the trees, giving the course an intimate, wooded feel. Spooner Golf Club is open to the public year round for tee times, with an on-site pro shop and a bar and restaurant. It measures 6,458 yards from the back tees at par 72 over 18 holes.

Eau Claire, WI

Wild Ridge and Mill Run are two 18-hole public courses sharing a clubhouse area in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, combining for 36 holes known as the Premier Public Golf Facility in the Chippewa Valley. Wild Ridge is a links-style course that opened in 1998 and plays to a par of 72, reaching over 7,000 yards from the black tees with dramatic elevation changes. Mill Run is the older, more park-like companion course, built in a quieter setting and walkable at around 6,000 yards from the back tees. Local wildlife including deer, turkeys, and eagles is common on both courses.

River Falls, WI

The Hollow Golf Club is an 18 hole par 71 public course in River Falls, Wisconsin, designed by Dr. Gordon Emerson and opened in 1974. Set within the scenic St. Croix River Valley, the layout includes significant elevation changes and notable challenges. The signature 9th hole drops down into a basin with water protecting the green. The 18th hole is a lengthy par five measuring over 600 yards from the back tees.

Prescott, WI

Clifton Highlands Golf Course is a public 18-hole championship facility with a par of 72 located in Prescott, Wisconsin. The course was designed by Dr. Gordon Emerson and opened for play in 1978 overlooking the St. Croix River Valley. Clifton Highlands offers a layout with smooth sloping greens and beautiful rural vistas. The Champions Course is a fairly tight track where wooded areas, water hazards, and sand bunkers come into play to test golfers of all skill levels. The property also features a hilltop nine-hole par 3 course for additional practice. With significant elevation changes and diverse hole layouts, the course provides a variety of shots and has earned a reputation for maintaining excellent playing conditions.