Nemadji Golf Course

Nemadji Golf Course
Entrance to the Pro Shop at Nemadji Golf Course
Interactive map of Nemadji Golf Course
46°40′23″N 92°04′30″W / 46.673°N 92.075°W / 46.673; -92.075
Club information
Location5 N 58th St, Superior, WI 54880, United States
Established1932
TypePublic
Total holes36
TournamentsUniversity of Wisconsin–Superior Spring Invitational (NCAA Division 3)
WebsiteOfficial website
North/South Course
Designed byStanley Pelchar
Par71
Length6,180 yards (5,650 m)
Course rating69.9
Slope rating118
East/West Course
Designed byDon Hertfort (West 9) and Roger Packard (East 9)
Par72
Length6,571 yards (6,009 m)
Course rating71.9
Slope rating130

Nemadji Golf Course is a 36-hole golf facility located in Superior, Wisconsin. It serves as the home course for the University of Wisconsin-Superior Yellowjacket golf teams, who participate in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division III level. The golf course is also the home to the Superior Spartans who participate as a member of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association.[1] The course is owned by the City of Superior and today features 36 holes, a driving range, practice greens, and a par-3 practice course.[2]

History

Nemadji was designed by Stanley Pelchar in 1932 and later expanded through the contributions of Don Herfort in 1984 and Roger Packard in 1991.[3] The golf course received some early acclaim when it was played by two time Masters tournament champion Horton Smith.[4]

Today, the golf course has become known for its quality and accessibility to the average golfer. The Duluth News Tribune has awarded Nemadji as its Best of the Best award 6 years running from 2021 to 2026.[5] Nemadji also received the 2024 Outstanding Business of the Year award from the Superior Chamber of Commerce.[4] Golf Course Superintendent, Brian Wallin, has been on the grounds crew at Nemadji for over 15 years and is a certified member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

A survey of led by independent consultants of the ten public golf courses in the Twin Ports area ranked Nemadji No. 1 in six out of seven categories including best golf course, best clubhouse, best golf shop, best value, conditioning and more.[6]

In 2017, The Superior City Council signed off on a recommendation allowing the Superior Police Department to kill problem birds in the city. Nemadji was the home to the first major hunt of nuisance waterfowl, geese and pigeons.[7]

NCAA Competition

Nemadji Golf Course is the location where the University of Wisconsin-Superior Yellowjacket men's and women's golf teams host their yearly matches. It is also the main practice facility for both programs.[8][9]

Nemadji's East/West course in particular has a reputation as a championship-caliber venue and has hosted competitive golf for many years. The course's size gives UW-Superior a venue capable of accommodating varsity tournaments and large collegiate events in a way that many smaller municipal courses could not. The 36 hole venue also allows the college teams to practice while the city owned course remains accessible to the public.[9][10]

Additionally, UW-Superior's men's and women's cross country running teams use the facility as well to host their home event annually.[11]

Events

One of the oldest recurring tournaments associated with the course is the Nemadji Women's Invitational. This tournament has been going for 73 years and the event has been one of the Twin Ports' most enduring women's golf competitions[12][13]

Nemadji has also become a significant venue for junior golf in the Twin Ports. The course hosts the Star of the North Junior Tournament, a youth event that has become one of the facility's signature competitions.[14]

Given Nemadji's status as a premier and accessible golf course of the northwest region of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin State Golf Association routinely uses the venue to host regional qualifiers for statewide events.[15]

Facilities

Nemadji has a standard pro-shop that sells golf gear and a full restaurant called the Greens View Grille. Nemadji has a full practice facility which includes a modern driving range system and large putting and chipping practice area. Additionally, Nemadji also has a free to use three hole par three course as a part of their practice facilities.[16][17]

Scorecards

East/West

Tee Rating/Slope 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Par 45344354436 4545344343672
Black 71.9 / 130 3995611783123261805483764113,291 3505064085282053563541734003,2806,571
Black/White 69.2 / 122 3995611483123011804883303423,061 3505063575281633563541463343,0946,155
White M:68.5 / 114
W:73.8 / 126		 3305161483063011534883303422,914 3254833574901633263271463342,9515,865
White/Green M:65.9 / 109
W:70.9 / 121		 3194291133062451534883302992,682 325416298490122326327922812,6775,359
Green M:64.5 / 103
W:68.7 / 118		 3194291132712451224182902992,506 273416298410122274278922812,4444,950

[18]

North/South

Tee Rating/Slope 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Par 45443445336 3534354443571
Black 69.9 / 118 3975563963551483523734851233,185 1615321953931525243743603042,9956,180
Black/White 67.6 / 118 3495123623551483523634851233,049 1505321773531524913743323042,8655,914
White M:67.6 / 114
W:72.3 / 122		 3495123623221313313634741082,952 1504921773531244913493322962,7645,716
White/Green M:65.1 / 106
W:69.7 / 118		 3494672893221312843064741082,730 1244921343531244193103322962,5845,314
Green M:63.3 / 100
W:67.5 / 113		 277467289286117284306410932,529 1244091343041204193102862552,3614,890

[18]

References

  1. ↑ "Spartans, Tigers Finish First, Second in Heart O'North Golf Match". Superior Telegram. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  2. ↑ "Nemadji Golf Course Irrigation Design Phase Request for Proposal". Superior Telegram. 15 July 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  3. ↑ "Nemadji Golf Course - Facilities". University of Wisconsin-Superior Athletics. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  4. 1 2 "About Nemadji GC". Nemadji Golf Course. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "Nemadji Golf Course "Best of the Best" for the 5th Consecutive Year". Nemadji Golf Course. 28 January 2025. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  6. ↑ McCann, Dennis. "Superior: The Superior Choice in the Twin Ports Region; 36-Hole Nemadji GC Has a Special Place in Wisconsin Golf History". Wisconsin.Golf. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  7. ↑ Johnson, Danielle Kaeding (26 December 2017). "Superior Allows Law Enforcement To Kill Problem Birds In The City". Wisconsin Public Radio. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
  8. ↑ "Nemadji Men's Golf Club Schedule". Nemadji Men's Golf Club. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  9. 1 2 "Nemadji Golf Course - Facilities". University of Wisconsin-Superior Athletics. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  10. ↑ "Nemadji Golf Course". KemperSports. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  11. ↑ "College Cross Country: Bulldogs Win Team Titles at Dan Conway Classic". Superior Telegram. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  12. ↑ "Photos: 73rd Annual Women's Invite at Nemadji Golf Course". Superior Telegram. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  13. ↑ Zettel-Vandenhouten, Jen (21 July 2023). "Dispatches from Douglas County: Celebrating women's golf and more". Superior Telegram. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  14. ↑ "Star of the North Junior Invitational". Nemadji Golf Course. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  15. ↑ "WSGA Men's Club Championship". Nemadji Golf Course. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  16. ↑ "Compass Course". Nemadji Golf Course. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  17. ↑ "See the Menu for Nemadji's Greens View Grille Opening This Week". B105 Country. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  18. 1 2 "Scorecard - Nemadji Golf Course". Nemadji Golf Course. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
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