Kettle Moraine Golf Club

Kettle Moraine Golf Club Wisconsin's Best Kept Secret Kettle Moraine Golf Club is committed to offering a delightful social and recreational golfing experience to all of our guests.
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Our goal is to deliver a well-groomed 18 hole golf course and exceptional service at reasonable prices. We will respond to guest needs, offer PGA golf instruction, and make the course available to all guests. With our knowledgeable and experienced staff we will be able to provide all guests with a wonderful golfing experience. Day-to-day operations will be a pleasure for both guests and employees

at Kettle Moraine Golf Club. Kettle Moraine Golf Club has been the Milwaukee area's favorite golf course for over 30 years. The outstanding 6,406 yard layout winds through the beautiful combination of woods and wetlands to give golfers an experience to remember. The course is always well-groomed and fun for golfers of all skill levels. The amenities at Kettle Moraine only begin with the golf course. Our driving range, banquet hall, full-line golf shop, bar, practice green, outdoor pavilion, and professional golf instruction are among the other reasons to make Kettle Moraine your next golf destination.

Armchair Rules Offical -- Are You One?Viktor Hovland narrowly avoided a potential two-shot penalty during this weekend’s...
09/01/2026

Armchair Rules Offical -- Are You One?

Viktor Hovland narrowly avoided a potential two-shot penalty during this weekend’s Tour Championship at East Lake after several viewers believed they saw him ground his club in a greenside bunker on the par 4 13th hole.

The situation was brought to the attention of tournament officials, who reviewed the available video evidence.

The incident also highlights an interesting aspect of professional golf: viewers watching from home can report potential rules violations they believe they have seen during tournament coverage. According to USGA Chief Governance Officer Thomas Pagel, governing bodies review information brought to their attention. The PGA Tour, R&A, LPGA and other professional tours have similar processes, although most reported situations ultimately do not result in a rules violation.

So how do viewers report a potential violation?

Reports can be submitted through email, website contact forms, phone messages and, in some cases, social media. Tournament staff and officials monitor incoming communications during events and can review potential incidents using available television footage and other evidence.

Professional golf already has extensive oversight during competition, including on-site rules officials, television cameras and video replay. However, as with any sport, situations can occasionally arise that require additional review.

In Hovland’s case, rules official Mark Dusbabek stated that after reviewing the high-definition video evidence, it did not appear that Hovland touched or disturbed the sand. As a result, no penalty was assessed.

The potential penalty carried significant consequences. A two-shot penalty would reportedly have cost Hovland approximately $3 million in prize money and moved him from sole possession of second place into a tie for third.

After your next round at KM, when you are sitting at the 19th hole, just say to your buddies, “Should TV viewers be able to report potential rules violations they see during professional golf tournaments?” … and see what they have to say.

Want to Hit the Worst Chip Shots Possible?Perfect… because this week we're going to do everything wrong!In this backward...
08/28/2026

Want to Hit the Worst Chip Shots Possible?
Perfect… because this week we're going to do everything wrong!

In this backwards golf lesson, the EGG shows you how to intentionally hit fat and thin chip shots so you can actually understand what causes them—and learn to do the opposite.

Instead of simply telling you how to hit a perfect chip, exaggerate the mistakes that create bad contact:

Hit behind the ball → fat chip
Catch it too high → thin chip
Change your setup → change your strike
Once you can see and feel what creates poor contact, the correct motion becomes much easier to understand.

And that's the whole idea behind these backwards lessons:

Sometimes the fastest way to learn the right move is to understand the wrong one, so click on the pic above to get started.

If you struggle with chunked or bladed chips, this one should give you a completely different way to understand your short game.

Please click this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU2tgZyEL-Q to watch our entertaining and educational video!

The EGG

Managing Expectations Under PressureCompetitive golf is a real pressure cooker. We see it every Sunday as the Tour guys...
08/25/2026

Managing Expectations Under Pressure

Competitive golf is a real pressure cooker. We see it every Sunday as the Tour guys and gals reach deep inside to eke out a win. We feel it even during matches with friends, club championships or local and regional qualifiers.

One of our favorite swing coaches, Jon Sherman of practical-golf.com, tells us firsthand about finishing off a good round of golf in a one-day qualifier for a big amateur event in New York, the Metropolitan Amateur, and what was going through his gray matter. The article’s central message is about managing expectations under pressure by staying in the present rather than protecting a score.

Jon describes playing in the event where only four spots were available. In brutal 100+ degree heat, he reached three under par with four holes remaining. His mind naturally told him, “Just make four pars and you’re good.” He says he couldn't help but think about the 18th hole, which featured a lot of water and the potential for a dramatic collapse.

But what he learned is that his initial reaction to anything that happens on the course isn't the voice he always wants to listen to.

Instead, he relied on two simple thoughts:
1. “This score isn’t yours yet.”
Once golfers build a good score, they often become overly cautious—changing targets, swings, or strategy to protect what they have. Jon reminded himself to keep doing the things that got him to that position and accept whatever outcome followed.

2. “Pay attention to what’s in front of you.”
Thinking about the future—whether imagining success or fearing disaster—takes attention away from the shot at hand. He deliberately occupied his mind with immediate, controllable details: his walking pace, breathing, keeping his glove dry, his pre-shot routine, his towel, and even watching the trees move in the breeze.

By focusing on what he could actually see and control, he prevented his mind from drifting toward the pressure of the final holes.

The round still had its challenges, including a provisional tee shot and several important par putts. His final putt dropped on its last revolution, and he finished as medalist.

The bigger lesson wasn't simply that he played well. It was that he was proud of how he handled the pressure.

Golf always involves the possibility of making mistakes. He could have made several bogeys coming in and still been comfortable with the result if he had stayed committed to his process. What would have bothered him more would have been allowing nerves to cause rushed swings or poor decisions.

The takeaway -- when scoring expectations start taking over your mind, remember:

“This score isn’t yours yet.”
“Pay attention to what’s in front of you.”

Don't protect the score. Stay committed to the process, focus on what you can control, and let the outcome take care of itself.

Want to Hit the Perfect Golf Slice?Then let's do everything wrong!In this backwards golf lesson, the EGG will show you h...
08/21/2026

Want to Hit the Perfect Golf Slice?
Then let's do everything wrong!

In this backwards golf lesson, the EGG will show you how to create the perfect slice by exaggerating the exact things golfers who slice do wrong.

It’s a fun way to understand why you slice the ball—so you can learn to do the opposite.

Instead of simply telling you to fix your swing path, clubface, distance from the ball, arm tension, and sequencing, let's flip everything around and see what happens when you:

Keep your arms stiff
Stand too far from the ball
Swing hard with your arms
Leave the clubface wide open
Create the wrong path and face combination
Once you see—and feel—what creates the slice, the correct move becomes much easier to understand.

Sometimes the best way to learn the right move is to exaggerate the wrong one so click on the pic above to see how.

Give this backwards lesson a try and see if it helps you finally understand your slice!

Please click this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5UgDUaTfBE&t=21s to check out this very entertaining video.

The EGG

10 Great (and Basic) Improvement TipsWe may be well along in the season, but each golfer wants to lower his/her score no...
08/18/2026

10 Great (and Basic) Improvement Tips

We may be well along in the season, but each golfer wants to lower his/her score no matter when and there is plenty of advice and tips out there to help you do so. The folks at theleftrough.com have put together some legitimate (and just plain sensible) suggestions that can help most any golfer.

Although these tips are mostly for higher handicappers, it wouldn't be a bad idea to review if you are a mid or low handicapper.

1. Play the right equipment. Find clubs and the right golf balls that suit your game. Get fitted for both if need be.

2. Focus on the fundamentals. This includes the proper stance, correct grip, setup, and ball position.

3. Double-check your alignment. This goes for you lower handicappers also. Be sure you are "aligned" correctly.

4. Master your tempo. Develop a 3:1 timing ratio for your swing. As an example, if your golf swing from takeaway to impact takes one second, the backswing should take .75 seconds and the downswing .25 seconds. Count out loud 1,2,3(backswing) 1(downswing).

5. Don't let anger get in the way. Another good tip for lower scorers also. Let the tension go. It's just one shot. Don't let it affect the remainder of your round.

6. Make your driver your best friend. Be sure you have the right loft, length, and shaft for your game and ability. (See #1 above.)

7. Practice your short game. Take a hint from the lower handicappers. Practice, practice, practice, especially around the greens.

8. Tee it forward. Maybe this is a little damaging to the ego but play the appropriate tees. Golf is supposed to be fun and not a grind. Move back a set of tees when you start making too many birdies.

9. Get lessons early. Tour players have swing coaches. Start with good fundamentals and don't let bad habits form. (Check out the EGG's tips below.)

10. Create a pre-shot routine that keeps you focused. This will help with consistency in your game. It also helps when things start going south.

If nothing else, these tips will help you gain confidence in your game, so you'll have more fun. To read the entire article and to see the full explanation of each tip, CLICK HERE. https://theleftrough.com/golf-tips/

Control What You Can ControlStrike a BalanceThis was found in a fortune cookie — Focus on what you can control and accep...
08/11/2026

Control What You Can Control
Strike a Balance

This was found in a fortune cookie — Focus on what you can control and accept what you can’t. Sage words coming from a sometimes stale, tasteless tidbit. This advice isn’t always as easy to swallow as it seems.

Jon Sherman of Practical Golf, believes control is one of the most significant aspects of the game. Many golfers come to the game expecting to fully control the process and outcomes of the game as they can in other parts of their lives. When things fall apart during the game, they wonder why, and it's because they don’t fully understand what they can and cannot control on the course.

Raise your right hand and let’s accept the big 5 of what we can and cannot control with golf. You will be happier and will probably play better.

WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL:

1. Your Preparation — Practice effectively. Develop a game plan. Get your body physically ready.

2. Your Routine — Commit to going through a pre-shot routine and don’t vary from it. It should have an analysis of where you are, your optimal target and club selection, along with a practice swing. Do this with every shot no matter what.

3. Your Reaction — Internalize your good shots and objectify your bad shots. In other words, take ownership of your successes and analyze your failures. Is there something you could have done differently? And drop the negativity quickly.

WHAT YOU CANNOT CONTROL:

4. The Variability of Your Technique — You have one of your best ball-striking days and then the next time you play your swing is a mess. It happens to everyone. This is hard to accept and it is maddening that you cannot control which golf swing shows up each day you play.

5. The Universe — The gust of wind, the sprinkler head your ball hits, the divot your ball lands in, the crazy bounce, and more after you have executed the perfect shot. Remember there is nothing consistent about the elements of golf as compared to most other sports.

Obviously, there are other things that you must factor in of what you can and cannot control. Jon considers these the big 5 and hopes that with renewed perspective, these will help you strike a balance. Let go of trying to over-control and remember, it’s just a game.

To read Jon’s entire article, click here. https://practical-golf.com/golf-control/

Our Annual "Beat the Heat" EblastTired of the Heat, Humidity and Rain?August is National Golf Month, so how perfect for ...
08/04/2026

Our Annual "Beat the Heat" Eblast
Tired of the Heat, Humidity and Rain?

August is National Golf Month, so how perfect for us to do our annual "Beat the Heat" email since it is the height of summer and the heat, for that matter, especially with temperatures breaking record highs across the country.

Golfers need to worry about experiencing heatstroke, which is not unusheatstroke, which is commonual when high temps mix with high humidity.

Here are a few tips combined from various sources (listed below) to help you keep your cool:

1. Hydrate – the earlier the better. Start hydrating well before your round if possible (even 12 - 18 hours before). If you wait until you are on the course to start chugging water, you could already be too late. Also, water is not always enough.

2. Do not neglect your electrolytes. Whether it is a sports drink like Propel or Gatorade or one of the many available supplements (powder or tablets) you can add to a bottle of water, do not overlook the importance of electrolyte replacement during hot weather.

3. Ingest a hydration product with Vitamin B and amino acids the night before and the morning of a round. Have a really big round the next day? Then start the night before.

4. Limit alcohol and caffeine. None is even better in extreme heat.

5. Carry a cooling towel. Carry a little hand towel around to throw some ice and water on it to wipe your neck and face and try to assist your body into not getting too hot.

6. Use your body’s quick-cooling points. When you start to overheat, you’ll need to manually cool yourself down. The best way of doing this is to place an ice pack on the areas of your body where the blood vessels are closer to your skin, like the back of your neck or your wrists. Cooling your body in the right spots will help bring down your body temperature in short order.

7. Cover your head. Wear a hat or cap. Wet it when you can. Caps work well for this.

8. Be careful what you wear. Cotton can be very clingy and sticks to the body. Changing shirts does not really help as the new shirt will be sweaty in five minutes. Look for “moisture-wicking” when purchasing a shirt. (Fabric softeners will strip away the moisture-wicking treatment from fabrics.) And if you are worried about offensive odor, be careful also, as certain types of materials get really stinky.

9. Conserve energy. It’s exhausting playing in the heat, and your body is working overtime trying to stay upright, so you’ve got to give it a rest whenever you can.

10. Keep your grip dry. When we start to perspire, our hands and body can get quite slippery. Make sure to keep those grips dry on your clubs. Before and after each shot, keep a towel nearby and clean the grip off.

11. Wait and walk in the shade whenever possible. Whether walking or riding, look for the shade as it will always be cooler by at least 10 degrees.

12. Tee off early. Avoid the midday heat whenever possible.

13. Eat. Bodies at work in extreme temperatures need fuel to do so. Eat easily digested carbs such as peanut butter crackers, a banana, a few M&Ms, or a handful of nuts.

14. Manage your emotions and stay focused. Nothing makes the heat worse than a temper tantrum. Maintain a steady pace and breathe when you feel your temper rising.

Warning sign – stop playing if you stop sweating.

Thanks to Cameron Morfit (pgratour.com), Elizabeth Bethel (progolfnow.com) Luke Dineen-Kerr (golf.com), and Keith Stewart (pga.com) for your combined efforts for this article.

Do you have that one hole that seems to ruin every round?You know the one ( #11 is showcased in the video). It might be ...
07/31/2026

Do you have that one hole that seems to ruin every round?

You know the one ( #11 is showcased in the video). It might be a long par 4, a difficult par 3, or a hole lined with trouble where it feels like you're always writing down a double bogey—or worse.

The truth is, most golfers don't make big numbers because they lack ability. They make them because they try to hit the perfect shot instead of the smartest shot.

In my newest lesson, I break down a simple course management strategy that will help you survive the toughest hole on the course by making better decisions from tee to green.

In this video (click here) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tH9vF3ipUU you'll learn how to:

Choose the smartest club off the tee.
Play to the safest part of the fairway.
Know when to attack and when to play conservatively.
Aim for the middle of the green instead of chasing difficult pin locations.
Eliminate unnecessary risks that lead to double bogeys.
Turn blow-up holes into manageable bogeys—and bogeys into pars.
The best golfers aren't always the ones who hit the most impressive shots. They're the ones who consistently make smart decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

If you're tired of one hole wrecking an otherwise great round, you'll find this lesson helpful. And who knows, maybe playing the hole you hate smarter, may help you play every hole better.

As always, thank you for your continued support, and I hope these tips help you play your best golf yet!

- The EGG

The Best Way to Clean Golf Balls and Golf ClubOther than someone else doing it (like your spouse but then let’s not get ...
07/28/2026

The Best Way to Clean Golf Balls and Golf Club

Other than someone else doing it (like your spouse but then let’s not get crazy), you probably wipe them off with a towel on occasion or while waiting on the next tee box, take a tee and pick out the grooves on your wedges. But is that really cleaning them?

Alan, GOLF.com‘s fearless Digital Editor, seems to have arrived on the idea while in peak dad mode over one weekend. His solution to the ever-present problem? We aren’t telling but it really works. You will have to click here https://golf.com/instruction/how-to-clean-golf-clubs-best-way/ to see his ingenious idea. And you might get the driveway cleaned while you are at it. (hint, hint)

By the way, it works really well on your shoes also. Don’t forget to dry them off.

Hmmmmmm…………..wonder if the dishwasher might work. It works wonders for visors and hats.

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