A round of golf at Hunter's Glen is a relaxing experience. The course is tucked into a secluded area, away from highways and traffic noise. A few homes are visible on the first couple holes, but after that things quiet down nicely and the natural beauty of the layout takes over. The front nine is fairly wide open, and the predominant hazards are the tall native grasses that border the fairways. The back nine is tighter and includes water / marshy areas on holes 12-14. This stretch of holes will in most cases make or break your round. Hole #12 is a dogleg left par 5 that requires that you carry a pond bisecting the fairway on your 2nd shot. Hole #13 is a par three over a marshy area, and the tee shot on #14 is another forced carry over wetlands. All three are a bit intimidating and look harder than they really are. If you concentrate on your shot and not the hazards, you'll do fine.

As with most northern Wisconsin tourism locations, Hunter's Glen is busiest around the July 4th holiday, so avoid the weeks before and after if at all possible. Beverage cart service runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, so keep that in mind if you plan to visit outside of those dates. The layout lends itself well to walking, with short walks between greens and the next tee. Our only disappointment was the yardage markers. Distance stakes were located - at times obscurely - some 20 yards off the fairways, and except for the occasional sprinkler-head markers, there were no other yardage markers in or near the fairways.

The clubhouse facility houses the pro shop, bar and grill all within the same area. Not a lot of frills here, but pretty much everything you need to enjoy your visit - before, during and after golf.

Hunter's Glen is the type of course that will appeal to hackers of all skill levels. Reasonable rates and enjoyable golf in a north woods setting will definitely add up to a day you'll remember.

Latest Update: 11/17/2010