Pioneer Pointe Golf Course
Pioneer Pointe Golf Course in Verona, Wisconsin, offers a distinctive 13-hole experience with versatile tee options and large, challenging greens. Combining efficient play with skill-building opportunities, this public course fits neatly into busy schedules without sacrificing quality or variety.
Course Overview
Located in Verona, Wisconsin, Pioneer Pointe Golf Course offers a fresh take on the golfing experience with its unique 13-hole layout. This public course breaks from the traditional 9- or 18-hole model, providing a compact yet engaging round that suits both casual players and those seeking focused skill development. Its design encourages players to select their own starting yardage from multiple teeing areas, each cut like a fairway. This "choose your own adventure" style adds a strategic layer that keeps every round distinct, whether you’re dialing in wedges from close range or unleashing longer iron shots.
The course’s varied yardage, spanning from shorter approach shots around 100 yards to challenging longer holes exceeding 250 yards, ensures a balanced challenge that appeals to golfers of all skill levels. Large, undulating greens stand out as a highlight—remarkably well-maintained, they demand precision and thoughtful putting. One green features a distinctive Biarritz-style design, offering a split-level putting surface that tests touch and speed control, while some bunkers—specifically the creatively shaped Lion’s Mouth—provide both visual intrigue and tactical defense.
While still growing and evolving, with some rough patches and ongoing clubhouse construction, Pioneer Pointe impresses with its thoughtful attention to course conditions. The grounds exhibit a keen commitment to maintaining pure, consistent greens and lush fairways that reward careful shot-making. Walking the course is encouraged, though carts are recommended given certain holes’ spacing. The recent addition of a clubhouse promises an enhanced visitor experience in the near future.
Pioneer Pointe’s compact setup caters well to busy schedules, with an average round lasting just around two to two and a half hours. It stands as a practical destination for players looking to sharpen short-game finesse, experiment with different tee positions, or squeeze in a meaningful round after work. The course balances accessible, enjoyable golf with technical features that engage seasoned players, making it a distinctive presence in the Central Wisconsin golf scene.
Course Highlights
Pioneer Pointe stands out with its 13-hole, executive-style layout offering multi-tee yardage choices on every hole, large undulating greens including a rare Biarritz-style green, and uniquely sculpted bunkers such as the Lion's Mouth bunker. The course encourages strategic shot selection and provides a balanced challenge suitable for a wide range of players, all set within a developing neighborhood landscape.
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Guest Reviews
Gary Tse
Unique 13 hole course. The course is fun and wonderful and meant to help you progress in your short game. The course does not have any signage on the street or their parking lot. I get it. They don't need big signs; they want you to find it. The restaurant and bar was a nice hangout.
Ted Peterson
First time visiting this really nice, 13 hole course. The course was in fantastic condition. If you want to work on your iron & short game, this is the place to do it. The greens are large, tough, but fantastic. I suggest getting a cart as there are a few holes that are far apart. golf + Cart pp was only $32
Aj Sue
Pioneer Point GC feels like the future of golf! Located at the site of the former Tumbledown GC, this newly created 13-hole course it's easy access and wonderful! The course condition is exceptional, and the secret sauce is 1) only 13 holes reduces play time to 2.5 gl hours per round. Unique to pioneer Point is the "make your own adventure" style of layout where players get to choose their own tee location
Brett Casper
I was torn on where to finish rating for a course up and coming yet and in a neighborhood still developing. For those local aged golfers, I love that the historic tumbledown trails sign was still up and you could tell still playingsome of the original hole remnants. Downside....I thought the green fees were high for a "short" course, not nice electric carts, still growing in from opening last year, and rough in spots. I personally would've rather had tee markers but the constant visitor I could see benefits of teeing where ever to try to change it up. The brand new clubhouse isn't going to open for about another month or 2. The greens. Omg those made it. You can tell they put a lot of effort into those making the putting difficult. This one in the pic was unique with rough island in the greenside bunker and another bunker in the middle of the green. You also can't beat a short course like this having a 250+ hole to play your longer shots on. This course definitely tested the many variations of your golf game.
Paul Quella (PQ5876)
Really enjoyed this new course. Still in growing mode, but greens are so pure and lots of undulations. Slightly over priced but quality is there. A great way to practice a certain yardage as you decide where to tee off. Could play with one wedge and putter. Biarritz green hole is large and fun. Can play in about 2 hours. Lion's Mouth bunker is fun too. Super fun.
Ted Peterson
First time visiting this really nice, 13 hole course. The course was in fantastic condition. If you want to work on your iron & short game, this is the place to do it. The greens are large, tough, but fantastic. I suggest getting a cart as there are a few holes that are far apart. golf + Cart pp was only $32
McKenna Gantz
We went with a small group for our friend’s 30th birthday. Checked in and they set us all up with carts and told us we were good to go, but half way through, they broke us up into two groups because suddenly their policy changed. Then, the golf pro followed us around on his cart for the remainder of our time there. Very unprofessional and rude behavior.
Colin & Susan Conn
If I wanted to walk, I'd walk. I rent a cart because I can't walk very far and the cart-path-only protocol is not friendly to older people (like me). It would be easier to walk pushing my bag in a hand cart, but distance "green to tee" makes it unattractive to walk, period. I really don't understand why an executive course would have a policy like that--all the holes are short and most golfers can hit the greens inside of 150 yards. We played half-a-dozen similar courses in Florida last winter, without cart restrictions anywhere. Not only that, but the thick fescue between the cart path and fairway almost caused me to face plant onto the cart path as I was walking downhill, with a hand full of clubs. The course is nice, I'll give it that.
Billy Foertsch
10/10 would recommend! My dad and I came here for the first time today and really enjoyed the course. I am a 11 handicap while my dad is in the 20-25 range. The course challenged us equally with having some holes around 100-110 range and others around 170-220. No hole felt the same. I really enjoyed that this course was 13 holes. It was the first time I have golfed somewhere where I didn’t play 9 or 18. While I can definitely golf all day, 13 felt perfect for an after work outing. Being so new, the clubhouse and cart barn area were still being built. This led to a tricky parking lot and having to walker farther to get to the start of the course. I am sure this will be changed once the construction is completed, but something to note. The greens were impeccable. No ball marks could be found anywhere and the cups were freshly cut. The roll was true and the green speed was fairly slow. The unique thing about this course is their “non- tee box” setup. The score card has one yardage on it, but there are multiple areas to hit from, all like your hitting off of a freshly cut fairway. It is great as if you do not like a certain yardage, you can move up or back to something better for you. Same goes for if you want to challenge yourself! The price is a little step for a executive style course like this one. I believe 13 holes with a cart was $43 a person. However, the service and quality of the course made up for it. Shown in one of the pictures, they gave use each 3 complimentary tees, a souvenir ball, and a bottle of water. All in all, I really like this course and plan to come back often!
Tyler Johnson
Staff was very friendly and course was well maintained. Perfect to get a quick round in during the morning. No tee boxes, so you can play through distance you want.
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Course Details
Access & Location
3730 Manistee Way, Verona, WI 53593, USA
Brand new clubhouse under final stages of construction with future amenities planned
Walking encouraged, but recommended to use carts for convenience as holes are spaced unevenly; comfortable walking shoes suggested
Open to the public with standard tee time reservations; recent opening means some amenities are still being completed
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