2025 Couples Club Championship: July 13th

It might be hard to believe, but we’re already about to begin the 2025 Championship Season here at Hayward Golf Course! Our annual Couples Club Championship tradition continues on Sunday, July 13th. Passholders, this is a great opportunity for couples to play what...

Board of Directors Candidates Wanted!

Do you care about our golf course? Are you interested in helping our course continue to prosper and grow? Would you like to have a say in how it’s operated and help plan for its future? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should run for a seat on the...

Prime Rib Night on Thursday, June 26th!

We’re doing something a little special as part of our Thursday Family Nights on June 26th: in the Caddyshak Bar & Grill, there will be a prime rib dinner, in addition to golf and live music from The Z’s (from 5pm to 8pm)! MenuPrime RibBaked PotatoSteamed...

Remember: Summer Classic Coming Soon!

As the field is rapidly filling up, we wanted to take the opportunity to remind anyone who might be interested that the 11th Summer Classic is taking place on Sunday, July 20th. Spots have been going fast, so even though we’re still a month away, now is the time to...

2025 Northwoods Match Play Challenge: Sign-Up Now!

We’re happy to announce the opening of the sign-up period for the 2025 Northwoods Match Play Challenge! Starting to today, you can get your name in the mix for the 13th year of the event! Here is the important information: Use of Handicaps — All ability levels...

Fourth of July Community Picnic and Fireworks

Once again, we’re thrilled to be the host for an annual Independence Day Community Picnic and Fireworks display! Beginning at 5:00pm on Friday, July 4th, in the field behind the Primary and Intermediate Schools, we will have food and drink vendors on hand with a...

Junior Program Cancelled Tomorrow

We wanted to let parents/guardians of any of our Junior Program kids know that tomorrow’s clinic has been cancelled.  The weather forecast is not favorable for tomorrow morning at this point, and we wanted to make a decision with ample lead time so that...

2025 Hayward Open Results

A huge thank you to all who participated in the Hayward Open over this past weekend! Despite some wet conditions on Sunday, everything went smoothly, which we can never take for granted on an Open weekend! Here are the flight winners: Senior 4th Flight (Match Play)...

Callaway Fitting Day: June 24th

The next Fitting Day we’ve got coming on the calendar for June is Callaway on Tuesday, June 24th. From 11am to 5pm, a Callaway rep will be present at our practice facility with the latest equipment for you to try out! Spots are available in 30- and 60-minute slots,...

Thursday Family Nights Kicking-Off on June 12th!

We wanted to remind everybody that the first week of our NEW Thursday Family Nights is coming on June 12th! This is a casual block of golf times meant to cater directly to families and kids, and alongside the golf, we will be hosting live music at the Caddyshak Bar...

2025 U.S. Open Pool!

The 2025 U.S. Open is fast upon us, which means it’s time for another Pool! Here are the rules: Pick 1 Player from each Group blow. You can write-in any player in the field for Group 4 not listed in Groups 1-3. Pick the winning score for the tournament (+/- par). Best...

Cleveland/Srixon Fitting Day: June 12th

We’ve got another Fitting Day coming up on our schedule! On Thursday, June 12th, Cleveland/Srixon will be at HGC to help you try your hand at their latest equipment. Reservations for slots are not required, so you are welcome to show up any time from 1pm to 5pm on the...

Mizuno Fitting Day: June 10th

Next up on our 2025 slate of Fitting Days is Mizuno on Tuesday, June 10th! From 12pm to 5pm, a representative will be on hand to help you try out a variety of the latest equipment. If you’re in the market for new clubs, or just want to see what’s newly on offer from...

Ways to Support HGC and Be Part of Its History!

At Hayward Golf Course, we take great pride in having built a strong, enduring community over the decades. If HGC has been a meaningful part of your life, and you wish to continue to support it, here are some ways for you to not only do just that… but also be a...

Beginner Golf Clinic Series Coming This June!

Assistant Golf Professional Emilee McCusker will be hosting a three-week golf clinic series for beginner golfers on three consecutive Thursdays in June — 12th, 19th, and 26th — from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. This clinic is intended to be a complete overview to...

11th Annual Summer Classic: July 20th

One of our cornerstone events of the season — the Summer Classic — will be here before we know it. This year, the 11th installment will take place on Sunday, July 20th, and with its unique format and course layout, it always makes for one of the most...

Follow Us on Social Media!

In addition to our physical presence at the Hayward Golf Course facility, we also have a variety of social media channels that allow you to connect with our community to an even greater extent! On YouTube, you will find a library of our video content from the past...

Limited Openings Remain for Lions Scramble

We just wanted to let everyone know that the Lions Big Cup Scramble on Friday, June 6th, has only a limited amount of spots still open.  So if you’ve been on the fence considering whether or not to play, now is the time to decide! Full details are...

NEW for 2025: Thursday Family Nights!

At Hayward Golf Course, we’re always looking for ways to grow the game and expand the opportunities for families to play golf together. So, for 2025, we’re introducing a new, casual block of golf time to cater to families and kids. From June 12th through August 28th,...

Celebrate Mother’s Day at HGC!

This coming Sunday, May 11th, is Mother’s Day, and it’s a perfect opportunity to come out and enjoy some golf with mom! The forecast, as of now, calls for a beautiful day on the 11th, so call the Pro Shop today (715-634-2760) to book a tee time. Additionally, in the...

PGA Championship Pool — NEW Format!

With the PGA Championship already upon us, we’ll be running a PGA Championship Pool in the Pro Shop. In a change from recent Pools, we’re trying out a new format in an attempt to avoid so many of the same teams and having to rely on tie-breakers as much. How well this...

Upcoming Fitting Days Reminder

We just wanted to make sure everyone remembers the three Fitting Days we’ve got coming up in the near-term: CALLAWAY: May 13th from 11am – 5pm• Sign-Up HERE TITLEIST: May 20th from 11am – 5pm• Sign-Up HERE TAYLORMADE: May 27th from 12pm – 5pm• Sign-Up HERE We hope to...

Upcoming Fitting Days: Titleist and TaylorMade

With the golf season now fully under way, we’ve got two more Fitting Days coming soon! The next up will be Titleist on Tuesday, May 20th, from 11am to 5pm. Times can be booked in 45-minute slots HERE. The following week, on Tuesday, May 27th, TaylorMade will be at the...

Lions Big Cup Scramble — Friday, June 6th

One of our early June annual traditions here at Hayward Golf Course is, as always, the Lions Club Scramble! We’re thrilled to be hosting them once again in 2025, and we can announce that this year’s edition will be taking place on Friday, June 6th! The important...

2025 Couples Events: Sundays Throughout the Season

We wanted to draw everybody’s attention to our upcoming slate of Couples events on select Sundays throughout the season! This is a fantastic opportunity to have a chance to play with other couples and enjoy fun company, entertaining golf, and — hopefully — some...

NEW for 2025: Sunday Summer Series

We’re constantly looking for ways to provide even more opportunities for golfers to play some meaningful rounds throughout the year. To that end, for 2025 we are introducing our new Sunday Summer Series! This will be an 18-hole, 12-week league (handicapped), where...

Callaway Performance Fitting Day: Tuesday, May 13th

We’re excited to announcing that we will be hosting Callaway for a Performance Fitting Day on Tuesday, May 13th! This will be your opportunity to try out a variety of the latest equipment that Callaway has to offer, under the guidance and advisement of a Callaway rep...

2025 Women’s 9 Hole Grip It & Sip It!

What is it?Women’s 9 Hole Grip It and Sip It! is a casual, fun 9-hole league designed for working women, new players, and those looking to sneak in a relaxing evening round of golf with other women! This league offers both a casual and welcoming atmosphere with...

ACE Hole-in-One Membership

For 2025, we are once again partnering with ACE Golf Systems and their automated program to offer a Hole-in-One Membership on our Third Hole. The $50 membership gives you chance for $1,000 if you make a hole-in-one on Hole #3, plus you’ll receive HD video footage of...

The Benefits of Being a 2025 Season Passholder

Becoming a Passholder at Hayward Golf Course offers you much more than just a season of golf! Beyond that, a number of extra perks and benefits are available to HGC Passholders. These include: – Reciprocal golf play agreements with several other regional golf courses....

Spring Challenge Scramble: Sunday, May 4th

To get our 2025 golf season started off on the right foot, we’re hosting a Spring Challenge Scramble on Sunday, May 4th. This shotgun event will commence at 2pm, and will be taking the place of our Spring Challenge Match Play event this year. This will be a two-person...

2025 Ladies Golf Clinic Series

Assistant Golf Pro Emilee McCusker is offering a three-week series of ladies golf clinics for beginners or women looking to improve their games! The clinics will run on three consecutive Mondays (May 5th, May 12th, May 19th), with two two-hour sessions available to...

Masters Pool and Headcover Raffle Reminder

Just a quick reminder for everyone to get their Masters Pool picks into the Pro Shop by this Wednesday evening, April 9th! The Pro Shop will be open from 12pm to 6pm on Wednesday if you’d like to drop off your picks in person, otherwise they can be emailed to Rob...

Early April Course Update

As we arrive at early April, our course opening status is still a bit unclear due to the forecast: many upcoming days with overnight lows still below or just at freezing temperatures. Our intent is to have a more firm update for all of you by Monday of next week, with...

Masters Headcover Raffle

If you’re looking to get a hold of some stylish Masters gear, you’re in luck! As we did last year, we’re once again holding a Masters headcover raffle, giving you the chance to win one of five gorgeous pieces from TaylorMade! $5 Per Ticket 5 Tickets for $20 5 Winners!...

2025 Masters Pool!

Masters season is already here, and as we’ve done in past years, we’re running a Masters Pool! Last year, for the first time in recent memory, we had over 100 people enter, so we’re hoping to match or top that this year. The rules are simple: Pick any four...

Book Your Group Outing at Hayward Golf Course!

With spring upon us, our staff members here at Hayward Golf Course are ready to help you make your golfing plans for the year! Our tee sheet is open for tee time reservations throughout the 2025 season. We’re also introducing the option for groups to utilize our Golf...

2025 Corporate Passes Available!

As we have for the past several years, we’re once again offering Corporate Passes, which are available to groups of individuals with a common business association. Corporate Package (Over 5 Players) — Players in this corporate season pass package will receive the...

Mid-March Course Update

As we approach the official start of spring, we wanted to give everyone an update on course conditions and where we stand heading towards opening. Due to a lot of fluctuating temperatures since the late December thaw, we still have an unusually deep frost in the...

Winter Simulator Scramble Reminder

Our Winter Simulator Scramble is right around the corner! It will unfold over four days to accommodate all potential players: February 27th through March 2nd. The details are as-follows: 3-Person Teams 18-Holes with Putting 8-Foot Gimmies Course: Pebble Beach Men’s,...

2025 TaylorMade Golf Ball Loyalty Program

To help get everybody moving into the spring mindset (it’s coming eventually!), we’re once again partnering with TaylorMade to offer a golf ball loyalty program that you can take advantage of! We’ve been able to offer these for the past several years, and we’re glad...

TaylorMade Custom Fitting Event Coming This March!

Even before the spring golf season returns, we’re providing the opportunity for you to try out new equipment to improve your golf game! On Thursday, March 6th, TaylorMade will be on-hand at the facility to showcase a range of clubs and provide input. Of particular...

Winter Simulator Scramble!

The snow and frigid temperatures may have finally really arrived here in the Northwoods, but that’s not stopping us! For the second year in a row, we’re hosting a Winter Simulator Scramble at the end of February into the first days of March. The format: 3-Person Teams...

Plan Your 2025 Group Outings at HGC!

The 2025 golf season will be here before we know it, and our staff members here at Hayward Golf Course are ready to help you make your golfing plans for the season! Our tee sheet is open for tee time reservations throughout the year. We’re also introducing the option...

Scotty Cameron Raffle Winner!

Congratulations to Jim McConachie for winning our raffle for the new Scotty Cameron putter! Thank you to everyone who participated, and be on the lookout for additional raffle opportunities throughout the year!  The next one will be for a Masters-themed headcover...

Offseason Simulator Lessons with the Pro!

We may be in the dead of winter, but it’s never a bad time to try to make your game better! Golf Pro Mitch Byrd is offering a special on indoor simulator lessons for the remainder of the offseason: $75 for an individual lesson. $200 for a three-lesson package....

The Caddyshak Is Open For Lunch!

The Caddyshak is looking forward to the outdoor golf season of 2025, but even before that season kicks-off, stop in for lunch! With the clubhouse open for golf simulator play, the Caddyshak is also now open on Wednesdays through Saturdays, from 12pm to close. Menu...

Callaway Performance Fitting Event: February 8th

We’re excited to be hosting a Performance Fitting Event with Callaway on Saturday, February 8th! From 1pm tp 5pm, a Callaway rep will be at the facility to help you try out a variety of equipment, including the new Elyte line featuring game-changing innovations! Per...

REMINDER: Scotty Cameron Putter Raffle!

A reminder for everyone that the raffle is still running for a new B3 Triple Black Design LTD Newport 2 Scotty Cameron putter (a $900 retail value!). The winner will be drawn at the end of January, so there’s still time to get in on the action! Tickets (1 for $10, 10...

Last Call for Simulator League Sign-Ups!

As we approach the end of the year, we’re also approaching the deadline to sign-up for either of our simulator leagues (singles or doubles). You must be signed-up by JANUARY 1ST, 2025. So if you’ve been on the fence about whether or not to join, now is the time to...

Christmas Kick-Off Simulator Scramble!

With simulator season now underway in the clubhouse, we’re hosting a Christmas Kick-Off Scramble to add even more fun and excitement to the holiday season! The event will run between December 19th and January 5th, providing flexibility to schedule simulator time at...

Reminder: Sign-Up for Simulator Leagues!

A reminder for everyone about our offseason simulator leagues: Singles League — FedEx-style points system. Doubles League — Two-man teams, match play versus an opponent every week (and thanks to the simulator technology, you do not have to play the match at the same...

Thank You For Your Support!

We wanted to thank everybody who came out and supported our Holiday Sale in the Pro Shop yesterday! We had a great turnout, and we really appreciate it! Just as a reminder for everyone, the simulator bays will open for availability beginning on December 12th,...

Simulator Leagues Information

Our simulator season is coming closer! Just as a reminder for everyone, the simulator bays will open for availability beginning on December 12th, Thursdays through Saturdays, on the following days: 12th to 14th — 12pm – 8pm 19th to 21st — 12pm – 8pm 26th...

Pro Shop Holiday Sale on December 7th!

With the holidays rapidly approaching, we’re excited to announce that we will be running a special Holiday Sale in the Pro Shop on December 7th from 10am to 4pm. A wide variety of merchandise will be available at significant discounts, including: • 30% OFF… ⁃...

Thank You For A Great Season!

We wanted to extend a big thank you to all of our Passholders and guests for making 2024 a phenomenal season! Last week, we passed 33,000 rounds for the year, which is a record for our recent history, and we obviously couldn’t have done it without all of your support!...

Offseason Golf At HGC: Trackman Simulators Are Back!

Just because the calendar says it’s the offseason, that doesn’t mean golf has to stop at Hayward Golf Course! We’re very excited to announce that Trackman golf simulators will be returning to our clubhouse for the ’24/’25 offseason! Trackman is one of the premier golf...

Reminder: 2025 Hayward Open Sign-Up on Halloween

We’re a little over one week away from the opening of the sign-up period for the 2025 Hayward Open! Beginning at 9am on Thursday, October 31st — Halloween! — you can call into the Pro Shop (715-634-2760) to reserve your spot in the event next year! The...

A Word From Our Superintendent

We know there have been a lot of questions regarding the status of some of our tee boxes, particularly why some of them were in less-than-ideal condition during the season. Here is Bennett Orton, our head Superintendent, to briefly explain the situation (please excuse...

2024 Season in Review

It’s hard to believe that we’re already closing in on the end of the 2024 season! Golf Pro Mitch Byrd wanted to say a few brief words: And we want to again congratulate our major event winners and champions of the ’24 season here at Hayward Golf Course! Women’s Club...

Fundraising for Driving Range Upgrades

As part of our efforts to continuously improve the course experience and the offerings around the facility, we have identified our driving range and practice facility as the next project we are looking to tackle. Specifically, we will be replacing all the poles and...

Enjoy Fall Golf at HGC!

With the weather starting to turn, the fall season truly has arrived at Hayward Golf Course! Even though this also means we’re inching closer to the end of the season on October 31st, we’ve still got a few weeks of beautiful golf ahead of us! As the leaves start to...

HGC 100th Anniversary Drinkware Now Available!

If you’re looking to take home a piece of Hayward Golf Course’s 100th Anniversary celebration, we now have a supply of beautiful glass and barware emblazoned with our special 100th logo! Stop in the Pro Shop today and grab yours before they’re...

FALL SALE Beginning September 15th!

We’re ready to roll-out a super Fall Sale in the Pro Shop starting on Sunday, September 15th! A tremendous variety of merchandise and equipment will be aggressively priced, including: At Least 25% OFF All Apparel Bags Marked Down Buy 2 Gloves, Get A 3rd FREE All HGC...

REMINDER: TaylorMade Fitting Day This Tuesday!

Spots are still available for Tuesday’s (September 10th) fitting day with TaylorMade at our practice facility. A variety of new equipment that has recently launched will be available for you to try out from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. To book a 30-minute slot, check out the...

Fall Rates Begin on September 23rd

With fall weather beginning to take effect, we have now determined when our fall rates will activate for the rest of the season: Monday, September 23rd. Here are the rates:- 18-Holes Walking: $30.99- 18-Holes W/Cart: $50.99- 9-Holes Walking: $20.99- 9-Holes W/Cart:...

Fall Passholder Promotion and Demo Club Sale

It’s hard to believe, but September is already on our doorstep, and with it, we’re once again offering our annual Fall Passholder Promotion at HGC! It works like this: beginning on September 1st, if a person — who has not been a Passholder already for the summer 2024...

Course Closed Today

We wanted to make everyone aware that the golf course is closed today due to the storms and ongoing heavy rainfall.  The Caddyshak Bar & Grill is also closed for the day.  We appreciate everybody’s understanding. Stay dry out there! 

Joe Kuta Senior Tournament: Sunday, September 15th

Senior golfers, it’s time to get suited-up for one of our biggest tentpole events of the season: the annual Joe Kuta Senior Tournament! We’re very excited to carry on the tradition of “The Kuta,” which will be held this year on Sunday, September 15th. It is open to...

2024 Solheim Challenge Recap

The 2024 Solheim Challenge was held yesterday and was a resounding success! Team EU defeated Team USA. Here’s a glimpse of how the day unfolded: We appreciate everyone who participated and helped to make this another enjoyable year for this...