When a property features 27 holes of championship golf, the nine-holer is mostly likely an afterthought for most golfers. In the case of Thornberry Creek's "Original Nine, also known as the Iroquois course, it is a track worth playing - twice. Uniquely designed, Rick Jacobson built two greens per hole to allow for an 18 hole experience on a nine hole course. The distinct nines are marked with two different flags creating the white nine and the red nine.
The best of the best on this mighty mite, include the par 5, 2nd which offers golfers an elevated view of the property. Bombers who hug the left side position themselves to get home in two.
Hole 4 is a demanding par 3 that will both visually and mental test you. Two peninsula greens positioned at the opposing ends of a large pond will challenge golfers of all skill levels. The white nineplays 158 yards while the red nine plays a club longer at 168 yards.
After the eighth, you return to the clubhouse. However, the all brick cart path steers you left down a deep glacier formed ravine. The closing par 3 hole, plays slightly up hill to a monstrous green that is surrounded by a stadium of Wisconsin hardwoods.
Most golfers will head to Thornberry Creek to play The Oneida Legends course regarded as one of the best public courses in Northeast Wisconsin. Take my advice, spend the day there and add the original nine to your itinerary. If time allows play the course twice!
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The Skinny 9 Holes - 2 flags per hole creating 18 distinct holes Par - 72 4 Tees - 6049, 5668, 5158, 4773 yards
Contact Information Thornberry Creek at Oneida 4470 N Pine Tree Road Oneida, WI 54155 Phone: 920-434-7501
