Wisconsin golf courses already feeling Ryder Cup impact

Biennial competition expected to bring 50,000 visitors, $135 million to region in September

All eyes in the golf world will turn to the lakeside fairways of Whistling Straits during the 2020 Ryder Cup next September. The Sheboygan County golf course, however, won’t be the only area venue benefiting from an influx of visitors who not only want to watch the biennial competition, but also play golf. 

Tournament officials are expecting the event, set to take place Sept. 22 to 27, to bring about 50,000 visitors to the course each day and an estimated $135 million in total economic impact to the region...