2026 Hayward Open Sign-Up Starts on Halloween!

Our annual tradition continues for 2026! The Hayward Open Tournament returns again on the weekend of Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th in 2026, and we are ready to share the first details. As usual, this will be a 45-hole event. There is an 18-hole stroke play...

Driving Range CLOSED Starting This Friday

Due to maintenance and construction/improvement projects around the facility, the driving range will be CLOSED starting this Friday, September 26th, for the foreseeable future. The installation of new netting and poles will take place during this closure. We apologize...

Staff Bag Raffle!

As we head into the fall season, we wanted to offer a little bit of extra excitement, so we’re holding a raffle for a chance to win one of our top-of-the-line staff bags! The winner will be able to choose one of any of the six options below, valued at $400+! Tickets-...

Fall Golf at HGC!

With the weather in the process of transitioning into fall, one of the best times of the year here at Hayward Golf Course is about to arrive! Even though that also means we’re inching closer to the end of the season on October 31st, we’ve still got a few beautiful...

Fall Merchandise Sales Starting September 15th!

With fall underway, we’re initiating a series of weekly merchandise sales in the Pro Shop starting on September 15th!  If you’ve had your eye on a specific item, or are looking to stock up for the winter, this will be a chance to grab some great deals! First,...

Demo Club Sale

The arrival of fall means that it’s time to start selling our stock of demo clubs!  There are some great deals to be had here, and the supply is limited, so if you’re interested, be ready to act fast! Here are the available clubs, with prices live as of September...

Fall Rates Begin on September 22nd

With the calendar shifting over to fall, we have made the determination that our fall golf rates will go into effect on Monday, September 22nd. Here are the rates: 18-Holes Walking: $30.99 18-Holes w/Cart: $50.99 9-Holes Walking: $20.99 9-Holes w/Cart: $32.99 There...

Fall Passholder Promotion Starts NOW

September is here, and if the temperatures are any indication, fall is already in full swing! As we have for the last several years, we are once again offering our Fall Passholder Promotion at HGC! Beginning today — September 4th, 2025 — if a person who...

Remember: Joe Kuta Senior Sign-Ups Now Open!

Just a quick reminder for all our senior golfers that the Joe Kuta Senior Tournament is coming up fast on the schedule! This year’s version of The Kuta will be held on Sunday, September 14th, and there are still openings to join the field, but it is filling up! The...

Men’s Club Championship Results

Our 2025 Men’s Club Championship is in the books! We now have new Champions to celebrate, and we thank all who participated in the event this past weekend! Open Division Flight 1Gross1st — Nik VanVonderen (Men’s Club Champion) Net1st — Michael McDonald...

Caddyshak Hours Changing for Fall

As the calendar shifts closer to fall, we’ll be making some adjustments to the hours of operation in the Caddyshak Bar & Grill. The Caddyshak’s breakfast and bar service will move to an 8am start effective as of September 1st. The kitchen will close at 4pm on...

Board Election Results

We want to thank all the Passholders who voted in this year’s Board of Directors election! We very much appreciate the participation of our golfing community. The following were all elected to terms on the Board: Dean Grossmann (returning as President) Butch Johnson...

Remember: Final Live Music Night Tonight!

Our last LIVE MUSIC performance of the season (part of our Thursday Family Nights) happens tonight! Loose Impediments will be performing at the Caddyshak from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, and the Caddyshak kitchen will be open for ordering off of the menu. We hope you’ll come...

Joe Kuta Senior Tournament: Sunday, September 14th

Attention senior golfers, one of our biggest tentpole events of the season is right around the corner: the Joe Kuta Senior Tournament! The tradition of “The Kuta” lives on, and this year’s edition will be held on Sunday, September 14th. The Kuta is open to any male...

REMINDER: Vote for the Board!

A reminder for all our Passholders to make sure you cast a ballot for our Board of Directors election before the Annual Meeting this Wednesday, August 20th, at 7:00pm. You can also vote at the meeting if you would like, and we encourage Passholders to attend in the...

Last LIVE MUSIC Night of the Season: August 21st

The final live music night of our Thursday Family Nights season is arriving on August 21st! From 5pm to 8pm, Loose Impediments will be performing at HGC! Here’s a little taste of what to expect: The Caddyshak kitchen will be open for ordering off the menu, as well. We...

The Wildlife of HGC

As part of the Northwoods, it’s not uncommon for our course to host more than just golfers. We have captured photos of a few of our animal residents over the last two seasons, and while there’s nothing too exotic, we wanted to share! Even spotting a familiar animal...

Callaway Fitting Day: August 19th

Callaway returns to Hayward Golf Course for a Fitting Day on Tuesday, August 19th. From 11am to 5pm, a Callaway rep will be at our practice facility, ready and willing to assist you in trying out a variety of equipment! Reservations can be made for 30 and 60-minute...

Last Call for the Women’s Club Championship!

A final reminder for all our female Passholders that our Women’s Club Championship is right around the corner: next Wednesday and Thursday, August 6th and 7th! This event will feature 18 holes of golf each day, as well as THREE divisions based on age: Open: Up to 50...

Junior Club Championship This Friday!

Calling all Hayward Golf Course Junior Passholders! Our 2025 Junior Club Championship is happening this Friday, August 1st! Open to all HGC Passholders 18 years and younger, with separate divisions for girls and boys. Girls will play from the red tees; tee assignments...

Help Wanted in the Caddyshak

As we prepare to enter the late summer and fall seasons, we’re looking to hire some additional staff in the Caddyshak Bar & Grill for August through October. We are looking for help in the following positions: Beverage Cart Attendants Wait Staff Bartenders We...

WANTED: Board of Directors Candidates

Attention Passholders! If you’ve been considering running for a seat on our Board of Directors, the deadline to submit a bio to the Pro Shop is Wednesday, August 6th. Bios must be received by the Pro Shop by then, as we will be assembling ballots and other election...

LIVE MUSIC Tonight at the Caddyshak!

Our ongoing series of live music performances continues TONIGHT, with The Z’s making their return to HGC as part of our Thursday Family Nights! The Z’s will be on-hand from 5pm to 8pm at the Caddyshak Bar & Grill, and the Caddyshak kitchen will be open for...

2025 Men’s Club Championship: August 23rd & 24th

It’s already time to once again turn our attention to HGC’s Men’s Club Championship! For 2025, this Championship will be taking place over the weekend of August 23rd and 24th (Saturday and Sunday). This event is open to all male Passholders of Hayward Golf Course,...

Help Us Improve the HGC Experience

We hope everyone has been having a great summer so far! We’ve been experiencing one of our best seasons in recent memory here at Hayward Golf Course, with heavy play on a daily basis! We appreciate everyone’s support! With so much play happening at HGC, we wanted to...

Remember: Night Golf on August 1st!

There is still availability for our Night Golf event on Friday, August 1st! The format will be a 9-hole, 2-person scramble, walking only (very limited carts may be available only for very special circumstances). The event will be a mini-shotgun starting at 8:45pm. The...

Now Hiring a Caddyshak Manager for 2026

We are looking to hire a new Caddyshak Manager for 2026 and onward.  This position involves overseeing the day-to-day operations of the bar and restaurant, with a variety of responsibilities. An amount of training will likely be required in the fall of 2025,...

July 14th, 2010: A Key Day in HGC’S History

Fifteen years ago, almost exactly to the day, a major thunderstorm hit the Hayward area, and in the process, changed the landscape — literally — of Hayward Golf Course going forward. Tornado-force straight-line winds struck hard, destroying nearly 500...

Your 2025 Couples Club Champions!

Thank you and congratulations to all the couples who participated in our Couples Club Championship this past Sunday! It was a hazy afternoon, but overall still a pleasant day for golfing! Here are your 2025 Couples Club Champions! Gross Champions: Jamie & Patrick...

Titleist Fitting Day: July 29th

Our next Fitting Day on the calendar is coming up on Tuesday, July 29th, and it will be Titleist returning to HGC for the second time this season! So if you missed out the last time they were in town, or just want to try out some new equipment, this is your...

Fourth of July Recap & Thank You!

The weather cooperated and our Fourth of July Community Picnic and Fireworks celebration went off without a hitch! Here’s a brief video recap of the evening’s festivities! We want to thank everybody who volunteered their time to help out, especially Jillian and the...

Open Championship Pool!

The 2025 Open Championship is already upon us, and as usual, we’re running an Open Championship Pool! Here are the rules: Pick 1 Player from each Group below. You can write-in any player in the field for Group 4 not listed in Groups 1-3. Pick the winning score for the...

Night Golf on August 1st!

For the fourth consecutive year, Hayward Golf Course is hosting a Night Golf event! This year, it will be taking place on the evening of Friday, August 1st! The format will be a 9-hole, 2-person scramble, walking only (very limited carts may be available only for very...

Live Music TONIGHT at the Caddyshak!

As part of our ongoing Thursday Family Night series, we’re hosting live music tonight from 5pm to 8pm at the Caddyshak Bar & Grill. Tonight’s act is Vinyl Cruz, making their HGC debut! The Caddyshak kitchen will be open for ordering off the menu, as well. We also...

REMINDER: Women’s Solheim Challenge on August 18th

We wanted to take a moment to make sure we reminded all potentially interested women about the 6th Annual Solheim Challenge event that we’re hosting here at HGC on Monday, August 18th. It’s filling up fast, but there are still some openings, so we wanted to make sure...

Bill Rich Memorial Tournament: July 27th

The Bill Rich Memorial Tournament is returning to Hayward Golf Course for its second year on Sunday, July 27th! This will be a Passholder-only, 18-hole event. There will be two divisions based on age: Blue Tee Division (up to age 50)White Tee Division (age 50 and up)...

PXG Fitting Day: July 19th

Our next Fitting Day event is coming, and this time it will be PXG at our facility on Saturday, July 19th, from 10am to 2pm. A PXG representative will be here to help you try out some of their newest equipment! Spots can be reserved in 30- or 60-minute slots...

Prime Rib and Live Music Tomorrow Evening!

We wanted to make sure we reminded everybody that tomorrow, June 26th, is Prime Rib Night in the Caddyshak! Additionally, there will be live music from The Z’s from 5pm to 8pm! Menu- Prime Rib- Baked Potato- Steamed Vegetables Price: $20Serving while supplies last...

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...