100 days. One historic course. The world's best golfers. The 2025 U.S. Women's Open is almost here!
In just 100 days, the U.S. Women’s Open — the most storied LPGA championship — will bring the top golfers in the game to Erin Hills to compete for the ultimate prize, the Harton S. Semple Trophy. From May 29 – June 1, the U.S. Women’s Open returns to Wisconsin for just the third time in its 80-year history. It also marks the event’s long-awaited debut at the magnificent Erin Hills Golf Course. You won’t want to miss your opportunity to watch the world’s best golfers etch their names in the history books during one of the USGA’s premier championships in an atmosphere unlike any other.
While you’re here for championship golf, why not turn your trip into the ultimate golf getaway and experience Wisconsin’s world-class courses? Home to top-ranked courses and top-notch amenities, here are just fore reasons to make Milwaukee your 2025 U.S. Women’s Open HQ.
1. Unparalleled Accessibility
Just a short 45-minute drive from the site of this year’s U.S. Women’s Open, the road to Erin Hills runs through Milwaukee. While the city’s location offers an easy trip to and from the site of this year’s tournament, it’s also less than a day’s drive from over a third of the U.S. population, including just a 90-minute drive from Chicago. Meanwhile, for golf fanatics flying in for the competition, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport offers non-stop service to 32 destinations nationwide, with hundreds more available with just one stop.
2. World-Class Amenities and Eateries
After a long day of watching the best golfers play, you’ll want a championship-caliber stay. With over 6,000 hotel rooms throughout the downtown area and a total of 19,800 in the Greater Milwaukee area, your dream stay isn’t far away. From luxe accommodations like The Trade Hotel or The Pfister Hotel to an artistic stay at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, a motorcycle-themed masterpiece at The Iron Horse Hotel to the high-rolling suites of Potawatomi Casino | Hotel, there’s a stay for every getaway in Milwaukee.
Beyond the city’s warm hospitality, Milwaukee is the culinary capital of the Midwest, serving mouthwatering dishes from some of the nation’s top chefs. Featured in “Top Chef: Wisconsin,” the city is home to 18 James Beard-recognized chefs and restaurants, including “Top Chef” finalist Dan Jacobs of DanDan and EsterEv, as well as Karen Bell of Bavette La Boucherie, 2022’s Best Chef: Midwest, Dane Baldwin of The Diplomat, Gregory Leon of Amilinda and so many more innovative culinary minds that are making Milwaukee one of the hottest foodie destinations in the country.
3. Top-Notch Golf
Take a swing at championship courses in America’s top golf destination, Wisconsin. Home to 21 of Golf Digest’s top 100 golf courses, some of the country’s most iconic courses are just a chip shot from Milwaukee. Whether you’re playing the home of the 2021 Ryder Cup, Whistling Straits, the course that held the U.S. Women’s Open in 2012 at Kohler or even the course that announced a young Tiger Woods as the sport’s latest up-and-comer at Brown Deer Golf Course, the grass (and the greens) is always greener here in Wisconsin. From breathtaking tee box sights to challenging doglegs right, your perfect lie is a short drive from Erin Hills.
4. Attractions, Events and Pro Sports
Beyond the thrill of the U.S. Women’s Open, there’s so much in store for visitors to the 414. If more sporting action is your passion, you’re in luck! Baseball season will be in full swing, with the Milwaukee Brewers, the Milwaukee Milkmen and Lake Country DockHounds of the American Association of Professional Baseball and the Lakeshore Chinooks of the Northwoods League all in action. Meanwhile, FC Milwaukee Torrent men’s and women’s soccer teams will also be in action at Hart Park in Wauwatosa. We can’t promise that the Bucks will still be hunting another championship, but we’ll keep our fingers crossed.
Beyond pro sports thrills, the city has some serious fun in store for you, too! Whether you’re here for the thriving arts scene, with everything from larger-than-life murals to galleries chock-full of renowned artists to the natural beauty of the city’s beaches and waterfront in the spring, the city’s strong brewing tradition to the countless festivals that celebrate just about everything, Milwaukee has everything you need to swing life away on your ultimate golf getaway.
