The Red and White course is relatively flat with few elevation changes. Most holes have two sets of tees except for some of the shorter holes, where everyone tees off from the same tee box. The two nines intertwine often so pay attention to the 'Next Tee' signs for directions to the next hole. Pin positions are not identified with different colored flags, but because the greens are small, this was not a big problem. The course is very walkable, and walking might even be preferable to riding, based on the washboard-like contours of the fairways and rough. Riding in a cart was nothing short of bone-jarring, and forced us to keep our speed at a minimum to compensate for the bumpy ride.

While most of the holes are straight or have only a slight bend, no. 7 on the Red Nine is an interesting exception. From the tee this par 4 appears to be a double dogleg, starting out straight, then veering left before turning back to the right again. The key to this hole is a tee shot over the pine trees on the left side of the fairway with a slight fade. This should put you in great position for a shot at the green.

The proshop / check-in area is functional if somewhat sparse. We were greeted warmly upon arrival and the staff associates were helpful and made our visit enjoyable. The clubhouse has some great old photographs on its walls and includes a picture of comedian Bob Hope who played at Alpine in the early 70s.

Door County, especially Egg Harbor, is a very popular vacation destination during the summer months and, as such, most advance lodging reservations require a three-night minimum. Keep this in mind if you're plans to visit include an overnight stay. The Alpine Resort offers several different lodging options and maintains an historic character unmatched by many of the newer, more modern resorts in the area. A trip to the Alpine Golf Course and Resort would make for a memorable hacker golf trip.

Latest Update: 1/2/2011