Golf

A course even the most gluttonous of golfers never tire of playing...

Located in Fontana, Wisconsin, Big Foot Country Club is a private 190 member-owned Golf and Tennis Club featuring a Tom Bendelow designed championship golf course (slope 140; 6,767 yards; rated 73.4 from the back tees) routed over 270 acres of wooded land, rolling hills, and spring-fed streams. During a round of golf at Big Foot, you’re able to visit the Grand Canyon (hole 5), drink from the Fountain of Youth (hole 2) or play Basketball (hole 17). You can also ride a Double-Decker (hole 4), relax on an Inner Spring (hole 15), or tweak the Devil’s Elbow (hole 14).

Tom Bendelow designed the golf course in 1924. It’s comforting to know that the Big Foot of 1924 is alive and well. From the awe-inspiring view from the 12th tee to the majestic Indian Mound on hole 11, from the tranquil pond of hole 8 to the spring feed creeks that slice through the rolling hills and the formidable wall of grass concealing the 12th fairway, Big Foot is a joy to play. Each of Big Foot’s unique holes have been named for its location, terrain, or outstanding feature.

Big Foot’s borders are secure. Big Foot remains as intended: a paradise of golfing tranquility.

The course has played host to the following events:

1992 USGA United States Open Qualifying
1995 PGA Wisconsin Stroke Play Championship
1998 USGA United States Senior Qualifying
2003 US Junior Qualifying
2003 Wisconsin State Open Qualifier
2009 Wisconsin PGA Stroke Play
2012 United States Women's Open Sectional Qualifier
2012 United States Senior's Open Sectional Qualifier
2013 USGA Senior Amateur Qualifier

GOLF

PROFESSIONAL STAFF:

Head Golf Professional, Carsten Van Vuren, leads the professional staff in the Golf Shop. He has been a Class A Member of the PGA for 18 years and is starting his eighth season at Big Foot Country Club.

PGA First Assistant Professional Ryan Scheve will also be starting his eighth season at the Club. Ryan is a tremendous asset to our Club and manages the golf staff and all Club golf events among his many duties.

Assistant Golf Professional Nolan Shirk has been a fixture at BFCC over the past 10 years and transitions to his new role this season. Nolan is an Evans Scholar Alum and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May of 2023. He will assume the role of Caddie Manager and also assist with our 18 Hole Women's League.

Director of Agronomy, Matt Leinen, is starting his seventh season at Big Foot Country Club. He overseas the dedicated efforts of an experienced crew who select plants and flowers to enhance the beauty of a spectacular natural landscape, and is putting his touch on the course.

See the hole descriptions, score card, and photos to learn more about Big Foot.