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CONLEY MEDIA PRESENTS A GUIDE TO THE 2017 U.S. Open® at Erin Hills DAILY NEWS PHOTO BY JOHN EHLKE INSIDE • Map of course • A look at Erin Hills’ preparation • Course architects recall initial development • A visit with oldest living U.S. Open champion 262-673-7826 1163 Grand Avenue Hartford, WI 53027 www.drpeterwilk.com Our Mission is Sharing Smiles At Grand Avenue Dental Care, we follow our Sharing Smiles philosophy by providing personalized dental care to every person who walks through our door, creating a calm environment that puts our patients at ease, and by giving back to our community through various charitable efforts. Join us for our Grand Re-Opening on June 15th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to celebrate the completion of our expansion and the addition of Dr. Leah Hollaway. Everyone who attends will be entered into a raffle to win 2 tickets to a professional golf championship! 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Call 262-673-7826, and discover what a trip to the dentist can be! Emergency? Call now! Nervous? We offer sedation dentistry! 2 GUIDE TO THE 2017 U.S. OPEN | CONLEY MEDIA GUIDE TO THE 2017 U.S. OPEN | CONLEY MEDIA 3 4 GUIDE TO THE 2017 U.S. OPEN | CONLEY MEDIA THE 2017 U.S. TO 4 GUIDE ERIN HILLS FAN CENTRAL CORPORATE HOSPITALITY 117 FAN SERVICES HOSTED BY COURSE MAP AMERICAN EXPRESS GATE FAN SHUTTLE DROP VOLUNTEER VILLAGE I TH FIRST AID LEXUS PERFORMANCE M OPENCHAMPIONSHIP U.S. EXPERIENCE MERCHANDISE JUNE 12-18,2017|ERINHILLS MERCHANDISE PHONE AND WIFI ZONE CLUB I USGA GOLF INNOVATION EXPERIENCE TROPHY M USGA MEMBER EXPERIENCE VOLUNTEER CLUB VILLAGE WILL CALL CHAMPIONS SUITES FAN PAVILION ON CENTRAL MERCHANDISE TROPHY CLUB VILLAGE ON GATE VILLAGE USGA PRACTICE PARTNER GATE AREAS ON VILLAGE SUITES ON VILLAGE . OP U.S EN ON ERIN HILLS TH By Joshua Schoemann l County administrator On behalf of our citizens, my fam- scenic Kettle Moraine forests or take ily and I would like to welcome you in the magnificent views from atop to Washington County, Wisconsin, Holy Hill Basilica. You’ll be amazed at home to the 2017 U.S. Open at Erin the home of a world-class golf venue Hills and the friendliest folks in the like Erin Hills, which has such a coun- United States. We’re so glad you chose try feel, just minutes away from all the to visit. amenities of Milwaukee. Whether you’re an avid golfer from While you’re here, I encourage you other parts of the globe, a fan of golf to explore all that we offer in Wash- from other regions of the United ington County. Without venturing far States or a fellow Wisconsinite com- from the city, we have something for ing to witness a part of golf history, it everyone. For the food lover, reserve is our privilege to extend the warm- a chance to visit an authentic Wiscon- est of greetings as you explore all that sin supper club. Make sure to order Washington County and southeast a classic Wisconsin Old Fashioned. Wisconsin has to offer. My wife, Jodi, highly recommends Rest assured that you will find top- a Brandy Old Fashioned sweet, with notch hospitality, a wide variety of su- cherries. For a taste of America’s perb dining options and the freshest, Dairyland, enjoy the views of doz- thirst-quenching Leinenkugel’s Sum- ens of family-owned dairy farms that mer Shandy anywhere in the 50 states. span our landscape. Wisconsin has built an extraor- For the outdoor enthusiast, our dinary reputation as a golfing state portion of the rugged Ice Age Trail because of its elite courses with in- offers year-round scenic opportuni- credible architecture and breathtak- ties leading you to the beauty of the ing scenery. As you will see, Erin Hills Wisconsin northwoods. and Washington County will not dis- It’s easy to see why we love Wash- appoint in building upon the reputa- ington County. I know you will, too. tion of those who have hosted major Come discover for yourself why tournaments before us. If you get the Washington County is where the chance, explore Washington County’s Wisconsin escape begins. u GUIDE TO THE 2017 U.S. OPEN | CONLEY MEDIA 5 Months of prep readies Erin Hills By Joe VanDeLaarschot l Conley News Service During the week of June 12-18, Erin Hills will be the center of the golf universe when it hosts the U.S. Open for the first time, and for the first time in Wisconsin. The championship will welcome the world’s top players vying for a trophy that has been contested since 1895. The United States Golf Association will provide the ultimate, most comprehen- sive test in golf to identify the best of the best, with past champions including Bobby John Ehlke/Conley News Service Jones, Ben Hogan, Arnold Brian Depasquale with the USGA carries the U.S. Open Championship trophy to the tee box for hole No. 15 on Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Aug. 29 at Erin Hills in the town of Erin. Woods and Wisconsin’s own Andy North. on the event for years. said a lot has gone on at the Morrissett said. “Overall, In April, Morrissett Preparing the course and The contract for the course. there’s going to be a little said all signs indicated the the community hosting the championship at Erin Hills “Construction of the over 400,000 square feet of course, which first opened championship has taken was signed in 2010. tents started in March and tent space. That’s why they in 2006, emerged from the many months. Some USGA Erin Hills Competitions we have a great big mer- had to start in mid-March. It winter in good condition. officials have been working Director John Morrissett chandising tent going up,” takes a while.” “It’s a heartland-style golf 255291003 The National Historic Landmark home of Alfred Lunt & Lynn Fontanne 2017 ESTATE TOUR SEASON May 14th through December 3rd Reservations (262) 968-4110 www.tenchimneys.org 25535001 MORE THAN A GREAT MUSEUM 6 GUIDE TO THE 2017 U.S. OPEN | CONLEY MEDIA course routed over the Kettle Mo- raine areas left by glaciers, surround- ed by wetlands and a river, with One of the nice things ground that consists of glacial till of “about Erin Hills is that varied composition,” Morrissett said. when you are out here “In an unconventional decision for a course in Wisconsin, the architects it is a very peaceful used fine fescue for the fairways to environment. When you emphasize the natural contours of play golf, you don’t have the course.” homes or condominiums Because of that, Erin Hills is a cart-free course. lining the fairways like “At first, we used golf carts here, you might see at but we changed to a no-cart course other courses. and the grass has held up significant- ” ly better,” Morrissett said. More than 35,000 spectators are They are also in charge of coor- expected to attend each day, and dinating volunteers for the champi- more than 5,000 volunteers are onship. needed for the event. The champi- “You can imagine coordinating all onship is expected to have an area of that is quite an effort,” Morrissett economic impact of more than said. “They also have people that fo- $120 million. cus on the golf course itself because “One of the nice things about Erin that is really the heart of the cham- Hills is that when you are out here pionship, how the course plays and it is a very peaceful environment. how they are going to set up as far as When you play golf, you don’t have which tees they are going to use each homes or condominiums lining the day, the holes in the putting greens.” fairways like you might see at other Morrissett said part of the appeal courses,” Morrissett said. “Here you of Wisconsin for the USGA is the can get away from all of that and government, from the state to the lo- some of the man-made structures.” cal level, which appreciates the bene- People from the USGA’s head- fit of the championship. quarters in New Jersey have spent “They’ve seen the considerable time visiting in advance, as well. A benefit of the PGA Championship few have lived in the area for more and U.S. Women’s Open and the than a year. U.S. Senior Open,” Morrissett said. “They know what they’re doing “They’ve been very helpful, whether here. They have had three people it’s the Washington County Sheriff’s living here for about 18 months and Department, the Department of then they’ve had about another 10- Transportation, everyone’s been ex- REGENCY HOUSE CONDO WITH plus people here,” Morrissett said.
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