S6330 Bluff Road, Merrimac, Wisconsin 53561, US
(608) 493-2204
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About Devil's Head Resort

Devil’s Head Resort in Merrimac in Sauk County has grown from a small ski resort to one of Wisconsin’s best ski-and-golf destinations. The resort opened in 1970 with a 92-room hotel, four chairlifts and 10 runs in 1970. Today, Devil’s Head offers two golf courses, 138 hotel rooms, more suites and condos, six dining options, a conference center and more chairlifts and ski runs. Art Johnson designed both courses, Glacier and Prairie Glen. Glacier navigates a maze of elevation changes with rugged features of rock out-croppings and water on seven holes. Prairie Glen offers its own challenges with island greens and plenty of water and traps.

Facts

Price Range$$, $$$
Property Class★★★
Year Opened1971
Number of Units100-300

Amenities & Services

RestaurantsBar, Fine, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Devil's Head Resort

Reviews

2.8 out of 5 stars
169 Reviews (169)
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent course

We had an excellent time but you should make sure you have plenty of golf balls. It seems like the woods swallow them up.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun Time

The Course had some fun holes and the overall the shape of the course was good. We paid $18 with a cart so the value was outstanding...will play again this year, it is a course you need to play a few times before you can score well.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

great day golfing

the course was great for the price, have played several times before, up keep was little lacking but I think that was do to all the rain they received. over all was good and will play again.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

I'LL BE BACK!

We went to play 18 and had to play 36 instead! My group will make Devils Head Glacier and Prairie Glen a regular stop every year!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice Course with devills-gift restrooms

The course itself is very pretty and has iddillic mountain fairways; there are also interesting holes on the back-nine - flat, but challenching with Waters and Greens on isles. Some Greens were quite un-green.
The only bad remark is the catastrophic restrooms-small, some were not repaired and extremly dirty.
A shame for such a nice course : apparently the devils gift......

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played

a little bit of rude

This is the second time we have played this facility.
Each time we had signed up for the prairie course and each time we have been switched to the glacier
course.
The people at the check in station are the next thing to rude as they say, "golf now"!, and then give you a cart number and basically turn their back to you and ignor you the rest of the time. I actually had to follow him around to get his attention to ask him a question.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Don't be fooled by the name "Prairie"

Great course to play! It's got great elevated tee's and fun par 3's some with water...You still get up in the mountains even if it's called the "Prairie" course!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Value for the Golf Now price

Great place to get away from it all! It's still close enough to Sauk City that it makes for a great day getaway!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful views

Weather was threatening so we had the course to ourselves. The views were fantastic! We golfed slowly and enjoyed the surroundings. Top quality course with lots of challenges. Not sure I would want to pay the regular $74 rate but sure enjoyed my GolfNow rate. Will play course again next year.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great Weekend Getaway.

I played this course as a stay and play package with unlimited golf and accommodations. With that in mind it is great value ($99, 2 days unlimited golf and 1 night lodging). The daily greens fees are probably too expensive for this course for just a daily rate. It's real value is in a package deal. The layout is extremely fun and provides a great variety of terrain, elevation change and scenery. The fairways were in good shape and yardages were all very clearly marked and seemed accurate. The greens however were in pretty bad shape. They did not roll smoothly and were very dry. The speed varied greatly throughout the facility and made it very difficult to gauge putting speed. The lodge is very dated and needs some updating, but serve the purpose of providing easy access to the golf courses and ski slopes in winter.

First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

it was a good time, would play again,good value for the money

The course was fun to play, very scenic, golf course has some great features, some neat challenges

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Value

This is a quality resort course offering a great value during off peak times. The scenery is spectacular.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great golf experience.

We played the Glacier course. Beautiful design. Course was in great shape. Would likely play the Prairie Glen course next time to experience the different layout.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Poor poor poor

I really hate to bash a golf course but this place just had too many issues. From no water in any of the on course water coolers, to hardpan lies all over the course, to dead spots and even just dirt on the greens, and finally having to follow a group of 7 with five carts, this course was just not enjoyable at all.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

For the scenary alone, this course is worthwhile!

The fairways are pristine, however some of the greens and tee boxes are not in the best condition and need some attention. The views from the top of the course are really great, so take a look down towards Lake Wisconsin, but don't take your eyes off of some of the tight fairways!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

course review

We paid $20 a person per round so you can't beat the price...the course was in pretty good condition but most of the greens were very hard with burnt spots all around...still for $20 you can't really complain.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 1.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

great course for the money.

I had a great time playing both courses. Sure there was a couple greens that had issues but other than that the course was in great shape. Glacier has some beautiful views and challenging holes. Played 2 days ago, gonna play out again today.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great day

Sad that this course was so empty on a holiday weekend.
My wife and I had a great time. Greens were slow but well maintained. Layout is unique and requires a concentrated effort. Tough to do with the views and challenge.
Staff was friendly and let us start early.
Great value on Golfnow

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

very challenging course

The course conditions were ok. The course has a very challenging layout. The price a think is a little high, but has to do with being close to the dells. For the right price its worth a look.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Great course with scenery

Had relatives from out of state visiting, loved the course.
Reasonable priced and maintained course. Would come back again.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
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