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4.3
182 Reviews (182)
5 Stars
76
4 Stars
76
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
93.8%
Recommend this course
168 out of 182 reviews
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4.4
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
14 out of 14 reviews
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4.3
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.4%
Recommend this course
27 out of 28 reviews
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Course Highlights
Two distinct nines offer a compelling layout, with a tree-lined front and a bunker-heavy back that challenge golfers of all skill levels. Excellent value through GolfNow deals, friendly staff, and well-maintained conditions make this Wisconsin Dells course worth booking.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Style Links
Par 71
Length 6027 yards
Slope 116
Rating 68.8

Cold Water Canyon Golf Course in the Wisconsin Dells has a layout that dates back to the 1920s, making it one of the oldest golf courses in the state. Originally a nine-hole course, it was expanded to a full 18 holes but the original layout was carefully preserved as the front nine. The back nine offers a completely different round with a Scottish-links design, however it manages to blend seamlessly with the classic layout of the first nine. Water hazards come into play on a few holes and there are strategically placed bunkers to contend with as well. The second half of Cold Water Canyon Golf Course is more challenging than the front but both are equally scenic. The golf course and the adjoining Chula Vista Resort are tucked away amidst thick forests of mature trees.

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Course Details

Year Built 1917
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No tank tops or cutoffs

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Spa

Available Sports

Minigolf
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Reviews

4.3
182 Reviews (182)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 19
Bunkers 13
Thick Rough 10
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 10
Locals 10
Seniors 10
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 21
Near Local Attractions 12
Worth the Drive 10

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Played On
Reviews 38
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course was beautiful, pace of play was horrible

Played 15, 16, 17 & 18 and it took an hour an a half. There was a bachelor party and they all paired up on 18

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun little course!

Nice little course with some fun undulated holes. Blind shots come into play here and there and it can be a little challenge. Greens were smooth, and fairways were well kept. Not a bad course for the price!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice tight short course

Need to be accurate with iron shots, short par 4’s half wooded and half links style. Nice fun one. Price… wel… it’s a vacation town so you know.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Beautiful course, greens were a bit challenging and nice open fairways.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Fun and interesting course. White tees were just right for me. There was a bachelor party group that was playing loud music and the staff did their best to keep them under control so it was not a problem. The carts will stop if you drive in the wrong area and we were not used to that. If it happens you have to put the cart in reverse and drive it backwards to the cartpath.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

In great shape

Played here many years. Fairways are in thew best condition ever. They have greatly improved course conditions

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor pace

All 5 star except...pace of play. Took 45 minutes to play holes 10 and 11. Not acceptable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
First Time Playing

Not going back

Incredibly slow, no rangers. Short course, a lot of poorly kept spots on the course.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course@

The fairways and greens were in excellent condition. Very relaxed and enjoyable round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pace of Play

Very Slow. 4 some had 3 open holes ahead of them and 7 groups on 2 holes behind them. NO Ranger

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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