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4.2
168 Reviews (168)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
6
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
90.0%
Recommend this course
154 out of 168 reviews
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4.1
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
8
3 Stars
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2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.9%
Recommend this course
20 out of 22 reviews
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4.0
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.5%
Recommend this course
21 out of 24 reviews
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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

Available Sports

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4.2
168 Reviews (168)
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Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

moderate to easy play

Easy to moderate skill level. The course is well maintained with some challenging target skills required.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice short course, play was too slow

Nice course, well maintained, with some interesting holes, but caters to resort guests. The guests play very slowly and the round approached five hours. Too slow for me.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

nice course

Very interesting, 2 completely different halves. One modern, one old links style. Lots of fun.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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

We didn't realize the course was a links course.

Even though the course was a links course, we still enjoyed the experience.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

Course was beutifully groomed and nice fairways. Some nice challenging holes.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice condition but very short

Nice condition but very short, only 5200 from the tips. Didn't expect that.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course with accuracy the key.

Well maintained course with many hidden shots. Accuracy and ball placement is key. Not a very long course but enjoyed playing it.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0

Has Potential

I think at one point this course might have been really nice but it looks now as if it's barely taken care of. The tee boxes were patchy and bare, the fairways had weeds and patches of sand all over them. The sandtraps had weeds growing out of them and looked like they've never been raked. The golf carts look like they've not been cleaned in a long time! I'm glad I got a heavily discounted price via Golfnow.com! The staff was frinedly however!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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