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168 Reviews (168)
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4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
90.0%
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154 out of 168 reviews
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4.1
22 Reviews (22)
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Layout
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Amenities
4.0
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4.6
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4.0
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Conditions
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Layout
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Pace
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Amenities
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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

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4.2
168 Reviews (168)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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
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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
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Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Challenge

Great short course with character. Par 3's are the most difficult. A fun challenge and we'll maintained!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course is two courses in one.

I play in the Wed. Seniors which adds to the overall enjoyment of the golfing. A great bunch of guys to share links time with. Staff always seems to be friendly and helpful. The course gives you old time golf on the front nine with a more links view on the back. Clubhouse burned down last year, can't wait to see how they replace it, if it follows the rest of the resort it will be very nice. There are three championship style courses in the Dells, this by far is the best value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Friends loved it.

Great day for golf. Enjoyed a lot. Friends from Japan loved it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
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

Short and Gimmicky

Nice track for an older golfer who can make shots. Many short par 4's with elevation changes, doglegs, hazards, etc makes simple holes a bit more challenging. A good place to get a low score!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Two differing 9's

The front 9 has some challenging holes and plays a bit tight from the 3rd thru the 8th. The 9th and the back nine open up and becomes a links style course. My favorite hole is the short par 4 3rd hole which goes right and uphill to a small green. Great for a fader of the ball!
The only problem is that this course during the weekends gets backed up and a round can be close to 5 hours. All in all, a decent course and if the price is good, I would suggest going, particularly if it's during the middle of the week.
Looking forward to a new clubhouse, as the old one burned down over the winter.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Fun

Shorter course, but it I tight and tough! Worth it if you pay under 30 dollars

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Coldwater

Excellent time and course,, We will play it again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

The Canyon

Overall the course is pretty nice and in good shape. How ever their can be some confusion in taking cart paths to get to the right tee boxes. You can expect a pretty tight front nine while the back opens up quite a bit more but there is trouble if you don't hit it straight with a long rough and wasted bunkers.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Promising

There is a lot of construction going on to improve this course and that should really elevate my ratings when I come which I will due to the improvements to be. Disappointed the beer cart was never fully stocked with what was advertised

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

fun course to play

An old course with a new links style back nine .Fun to play,tight fairways, but still forgiving on some holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Front and Back 9s are like playing two different courses.

This is a challenging course with a wide variety of hazards. The front nine is designed similar to most of the nicer courses in the Dells area... the back nine has a definite Scottish flavor. The entire couse is ball hungery, should you not hit the fairway. The clubhouse/restaraunt/lounge are nicely done and friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Short yardage course with challenging hazards

Coldwater Canyon Golf Club is a private club that primarily caters to resort cliente. The course yardage is shorter than most that I play on a regular basis but has an interesting mix of challenges. Black tees were less than 5700 yards which might be less than White tees at many other courses. Par threes are sometimes longer w/ strategically placed trees, dips, roughs, etc. that make it challenging when not landing on the green on the drive. Course was well maintained and the cart path was easy to navigate to follow the holes through the 18 holes. GolfNow price was well worth the time to drive to the course for playing there the first time.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A favorite

This course is one of my favorites in the Madison/Dells area. Beautiful setting. It is always in great shape and it's very playable for the average golfer.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Two courses in one

Very nice to play two distinct courses in one 18 hole round. Both are in excellent shape. The old course puts a premium on driving accuracy. The new course, a links style, gives more room for driving errors and is a pleasant change of pace.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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