Drone view of Erin Hills Golf, the site of the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open
Check out a drone view of Erin Hills Golf Course, the site of the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open May 29-June 1
TOWN OF ERIN – The 80th playing of the United State Women’s Open, the longest running major championship in women’s golf, will be held at Erin Hills in the Town of Erin from May 29-June 1.
It will be the fifth United States Golf Association national championship tournament the course has hosted since its opening in 2006, and Erin Hills is now the 16th golf course to ever host the U.S. Open (2017) and U.S. Women’s Open.
The USGA will bring five more national championships to the 652-acre property through 2039.
“It’s a long walk,” defending U.S. Women’s Open champion Yuka Saso said following her third practice round in three days on May 26. “I’m trying to get myself ready, trying to have a good recovery every day. It’s going to be a long day of golf, so it will be a long patience day.”
Here is what you need to know about one of the most recognizable golf courses in the world.
Where is Erin Hills?
The golf course is in Erin, about 40 miles northwest of Milwaukee. The town has a population of 3,829 and is part of Washington County.
When did Erin Hills open?
The course opened for public play in 2006.
How much does it cost to play Erin Hills?
Erin Hills is open to the public, and it has variable rates for different times of year. From June 7-Sept. 28, the green fee is $455 per player. If you take a caddie, which is recommended, the base fee is $55 with a suggested gratuity of $75.
It is a walking-only golf course.
Can I stay at Erin Hills?
Yes. The course has four-room cottages and single and double-room lodges on site to encourage “stay and play” trips.
Who designed Erin Hills?
The golf course was designed by architects Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry and Ron Whitten. The trio oversaw a major renovation to the layout in 2010. Fry also helped design the 62,000-square foot, 18-hole putting course that is lit up at night for guests.
Who owns Erin Hills?
Andy Ziegler, who co-founded Artisan Partners, purchased the property from Delafield businessman Bob Lang in 2009 for $10.5 million.
Will Erin Hills host another men’s major?
Maybe. But if the USGA – or the PGA of America – were to bring either the U.S. Open or a PGA Championship to the course, it won’t be for a very long time.
The USGA moved to “anchor” sites for future events, identifying East and West coast courses to host multiple U.S. Opens through 2051. The next open date is 2043.
The PGA of America has not held an event at Erin Hills, but to bring its major to Wisconsin the organization would likely have to move out of its current mid-May dates. The PGA Championship used to be held in August, and Whistling Straits in the Town of Haven hosted the major in 2004 and 2010.
The next open date for a PGA Championship is 2032.
What championships have been held at Erin Hills?
- 2008 U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links (Tiffany Joh, winner)
- 2011 U.S. Amateur (Kelly Kraft)
- 2017 U.S. Open (Brooks Koepka)
- 2022 U.S. Mid-Amateur (Matthew McClean)
What championships will be held at Erin Hills?
- 2025 U.S. Women’s Open, May 29-June 1
- 2027 U.S. Amateur Four-ball
- 2030 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-ball
- 2033 U.S. Women’s Amateur
- 2035 U.S. Amateur
- 2039 U.S. Junior Amateur
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