Whistling Straits to Host Three Future USGA Championships

The United States Golf Association has chosen Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin, as the host site for three future USGA championships, beginning with the 2028 U.S. Amateur (August 14–20).

The 2033 U.S. Junior Amateur (July 25–30) and 2037 U.S. Girls’ Junior (July 13–18) will also be conducted at the venue. Whistling Straits is owned and operated by Kohler Co. and is one of two golf facilities, along with Blackwolf Run — host of the 1998 and 2012 U.S. Women’s Opens — associated with the public golf resort in Kohler, which sits along the shoreline of Lake Michigan

“The USGA is excited to reignite our commitment with Kohler and look forward to a long and fulfilling relationship,” said Mark Hill, USGA managing director, championships. “Whistling Straits is renowned for its performance on an international stage, and we know it will challenge and thoroughly impress the world’s best amateur players.”

Host to four major championships and one Ryder Cup, Whistling Straits features two courses, the Straits — which used for championship events — and the Irish. Champions at Whistling Straits include Vijay Singh (2004 PGA Championship), Brad Bryant (2007 U.S. Senior Open), Martin Kaymer (2010 PGA Championship) and Jason Day (2015 PGA Championship), along with a winning U.S. Ryder Cup team in 2021.

“We are pleased to partner with the USGA to bring these prestigious golf championships to Whistling Straits, building on our legacy of hosting memorable and record-breaking events,” said Dirk Willis, vice president of golf, landscape and retail at Whistling Straits. “Amateur golf is the heart of the game, while junior golf helps fuel the next generation of passionate players and it’s a great honor to host these elite men and women over the next 10 years. We look forward to showcasing their incredible talent in front of our proud Wisconsin golf fans and providing a world-class golf experiences for all involved.”

There have been 17 USGA championships held in Wisconsin through 2024, including one U.S. Open (2017, Erin Hills), two U.S. Senior Opens (2007, Whistling Straits; 2023, SentryWorld) and one U.S. Amateur (2011, Erin Hills). Erin Hills, outside of Milwaukee, will host the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally. Sand Valley Resort, in Nekoosa, was also recently selected to host four USGA championships over the next decade: the 2026 U.S. Mid-Amateur, 2029 U.S. Junior Amateur, 2030 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur and 2034 U.S. Girls’ Junior.