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4.3
182 Reviews (182)
5 Stars
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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)
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5
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
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14 out of 14 reviews
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4.2
25 Reviews (25)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.0%
Recommend this course
24 out of 25 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

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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 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape

Course is in great shape only thing I would recommend is upgrading the carts

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loads of fun!

Simply put this course is just a fun course to play. You get to use every club in the bag. Dog legs left and dog legs right. It even has a par five with a double dog leg. We had a lot of fun playing Coldwater Canyon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/20/2015

Hi dmurphy-

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. We are very happy you had fun playing our course. Hope to do business with you again soon.

Regards,

Jason Boaz
Director of Golf
Cold Water Canyon Golf Course

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

great course with lots to offer

Great course I just wish they had sand on the carts so you can clean up your divots

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

We'd play here again!

This was a nice course and it was in good shape. The tee boxes could use hole layouts rather than simply distances. There was no GPS system and unfamiliarity makes it tough to figure out some holes. Maybe a caddy card on the cart would help. The front nine had no drinking water (and the beverage cart didn't have any either) and the back nine didn't have drinking water until end. These are suggestions that would really upgrade the experience, but in spite of them, it is worth playing!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

A tale of two very different nines.

Coldwater Canyon at the Chula Vista resort is not a long course, but it sure isn't a pushover! Tight fairways, tall trees, and native grasses on the back nine made this course a challenge. The front nine is a classic, traditional layout with tall trees lining the fairways, you start the back nine across the road, and it's like someone flipped a switch. It's like a links-style layout, with tall grass on both sides. Only about 5800 yds. from the tips, but you better hit it straight! Well maintained, good friendly staff. I can't honestly say this course is on the same level as some of it's longer nearby options (Trappers Turn, Wild Rock, etc.) But for the hot deal I got on GolfNow.com. , it was more than worth it. This course is ideal for a short, accurate hitter.

Tom
West Allis,Wi.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course!

First time this year. We've always enjoyed playing this course especially the old front 9. If you're in the area you have to try it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

nice round

It was a nice day for golf. Course was in great shape and presented challenges since it was the first time playing. They do need to get more directions to the holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Short and Sweet

It is a nice course for those who want to play somewhere that is short and not too difficult. Greens are relatively small and roll nicely. Overall it is a nice course that is worth trying.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun To Play

The new Pro Shop and Baths were fantastic. The new Restaurant and Bar will be completed around May 22.
The food at any restaurant at Chula has always been excellent.This course is always fun to play and they are always making improvements.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Nice combination course

The staff was helpful when checking in due to club house construction and course renovations. Course was in good shape, a little dry toe to lack of snow this winter and rain this year. The greens were good and the rough was fair.It was breezy so I was able to explore some places I might not normally see.
i will certainly return and would recommend a visit if you are in the Dells area and are looking for a fairly priced course instead of over priced hype.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

excellent deal good shape .

Great deal for a interesting short course. Would like to see some yardage info to hazards on scorecard.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

good course for early season

good shape for early season some course redesign happening but not a problem will play again

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather

Fun Course.

This is a fun course to play. The greens were smooth and fast. It is going through many new improvments right now gearing up for the tourest season. New club house.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

November golf

It was a fun course.We enjoyed the course,and would play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great fall rates

Course was in great condition for the fall. Rates are better than a lot of other courses at this time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Well maintained with open fairways and not too many hazards. I really enjoy golfing here especially for the money!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Decided to play it spur of the moment

This course is not worth it. We decided to play it spur of the moment because the weather was so good. The front nine ruined it for us. It's a complete joke with blind shots and a par 5 the good players can't hit driver on unless you really want to bring a lot of trouble into play. To top it off we waited on EVERY shot. I WILL NOT BE BACK!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Sunday

Wife's first time at Chula. We had a great time. Good course for a beginner. Good price. Fun course. Good variance in different holes. Had fun.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great little course

Short and straight but a fun little course. Several drivable par 4' s and some difficult par 3's. Actually a pretty course and played crazy fast. No really trouble holes and little woods in play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Course, not overly challenging for average golfers

First time playing this course and I found it to be in excellent condition. The staff was very friendly and helpful to a last minute GolfNow reservation. This is not one of the more difficult courses but you will enjoy a pleasant round in a beautiful setting with rolling hills.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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