Let’s start with golf. Impeccably maintained course. Water hazards on multiple holes that are large lakes, not ponds. Tee times every 20 minutes so golfers can enjoy a relaxed game in the beautiful environment. 
Bonus. There are snack shops on the #1, 3, 10 and 13 holes with an overwhelming array of hot and cold foods, candy, chips, beverages (four large refrigerators filled with sodas, water, and beer). I remarked to the staff person at one shop about how overwhelming it was to walk in and see everything. She said that was the goal. Job well-done. Oh. And i did I mention that it is all included with golf?
Bonus. There are snack shops on the #1, 3, 10 and 13 holes with an overwhelming array of hot and cold foods, candy, chips, beverages (four large refrigerators filled with sodas, water, and beer). I remarked to the staff person at one shop about how overwhelming it was to walk in and see everything. She said that was the goal. Job well-done. Oh. And i did I mention that it is all included with golf?
So you have a challenging, impeccably maintained course with large rolling greens and deep white sand bunkers. There’s more.
Hole #16 is THE famous Flower Hole. Over 30,000 plants reside here. Although the location of the flower beds remain consistent, the plants change every year. My photography does not do it justice. I encourage you to look online for SentryWorld Golf in Wisconsin to see professional photos and videos.
This course was recently renovated. It will host the U.S. Senior Open in 2023. In the past decade Sentry Insurance also renovated their clubhouse. This is a luxurious building with an expansive pro shop (not pictured), meeting rooms for small and large groups, six indoor tennis courts, a golf simulator (golf inside during Wisconsin winters). There is a large restaurant in this building.
Yes, there’s more. Recently a 64 room Inn has been added to the property. The connecting covered walkway and Inn were designed by the same architect giving the property a seamless appearance, which blends into the natural woods. It is a stunning place. So are the rooms. Every detail has been thought of from comfortable robes and slippers, large walk-in showers, coffee bar, soft sheets and, of course, large windows and balconies overlooking the golf course. 5-star lodging, in my opinion.
There’s more. This is not a private country club. It is a public golf course. And they welcome the community. Every Wednesday evening throughout the summer, Sentry hosts free outdoor live music. The restaurant is open, the beautiful clubhouse building is open. They even supply chairs but you can bring your own. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
So after golf, with our tummies full from the treats along the course, we relax to live music. The chatter of people visiting, the young children bopping to the music and parents and grandparents dancing was a throwback to simplistic times.
This was a highly anticipated stop on our trip and it far exceeded our expectations. Now the goal is to improve my game enough to return and do the course justice!
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