Golf Travel Insider
Head to head: Minnesota vs. Wisconsin
By ERIK PETERSONTravel Editor, GolfChannel.com
Posted: November 2, 2009
The college football rivalry between Minnesota and Wisconsin dates back to 1890, with Minnesota leading the series, 59-52-8. Here's how the two states match up when it comes to golf:
| Minnesota vs. Wisconsin |  |  |  |
| Total golf courses | 484 | 504 | Wisconsin |
| Best course | Interlachen Country Club | Whistling Straits (Straits) | Wisconsin |
| Best public course | The Classic at Madden’s Resort | Whistling Straits (Straits) | Wisconsin |
| Top 100 courses* | 2 | 3 | Wisconsin |
| Mens majors hosted | PGA - 5, U.S. Open - 4 | PGA - 2 | Minnesota |
| Best golfer | Patty Berg | Andy North | Minnesota |
| College course | Les Bolstad Golf Course | University Ridge Golf Course | Wisconsin |
Overall winner: Wisconsin
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lynnk on 11/06/2009, at 5:15 AM EST
“While Andy North is a great guy, what about Steve Stricker, currently the number 3 player in the world. He's from Edgerton and currently lives in Madison.”