Blackwolf Run – River Course
Plan your round at Blackwolf Run – River Course
The River Course at Blackwolf Run is a Pete Dye design in Kohler, Wisconsin, routed through a glacial river valley and along bluffs beside the Sheboygan River. Dye described it as found rather than built. Blackwolf Run opened in 1988 and became 36 holes by 1990, and the River hosted the U.S. Women's Open in 1998 and 2012 (as part of a composite course). It plays to par 72 and 7,404 yards from the Black tees (76.2 / 151).
- Resort
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Pete Dye
Course strategy
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Blackwolf Run – River Course hole by hole
Hole 1
526
yds ·Green
A 610-yard par 5 from the back tees with generous room to miss off the tee, so the opener is mostly about reaching the fast, double-breaking green in three well placed shots.
Hole 2
355
yds ·Green
Not a driver hole for most players. Mounding on the right and tall grass left and behind the green favor a hybrid or fairway wood off the tee and a wedge in.
Hole 3
395
yds ·Green
A long par 4 and the number 1 handicap, with a signature Dye bunker on the right. Stay left on the approach and expect a fast green.
Hole 4
185
yds ·Green
A long par 3 with a steep drop to the lake down the entire right side and rocks along the green. Aim left, where the bailout is.
Hole 5
388
yds ·Green
Known as Made in Heaven. The tee is high above a fairway reached through trees, and the green is elevated on a plateau that slopes away from left to right, so the approach is the hard part.
Hole 6
333
yds ·Green
A short dogleg right where a long, straight drive can run out of play. Expect an uneven lie and favor the left side of the green, since sand and a drop-off guard the right.
Hole 7
374
yds ·Green
A ravine to carry off the tee, uneven fairways, a bunker left and a deep bunker at the base of the green.
Hole 8
492
yds ·Green
A downhill tee shot through trees to a dogleg right with a split fairway. The high side is the better route to the green in two, and the low side is the better layup line.
Hole 9
316
yds ·Green
A short, driveable par 4 with three fairway options and a tree in the middle, with trees, bunkers and the Sheboygan River in play on the right. Playing safe to the left is the easier route.
Hole 10
194
yds ·Green
A long par 3 with sand short and right and water beyond it. If you cannot reach the green, bail out short and left.
Hole 11
536
yds ·Green
A long dogleg right along the Sheboygan River with trees at the corner. The second shot decides how much water to carry to a large green set behind it.
Hole 12
423
yds ·Green
Called Long Lagoon. The tee shot plays over a lagoon, and the carry shrinks the farther right you aim, though bailing out right leaves a tricky next shot. It is the number 2 handicap.
Hole 13
150
yds ·Green
Called Tall Timber. A large tree blocks the line from most tee boxes on this par 3, and the back tee plays over the river.
Hole 14
304
yds ·Green
A short dogleg left around a lake. Aim right for a safer line or cut the corner for a shorter approach.
Hole 15
346
yds ·Green
A shortish par 4 with a green tucked down. A serious bunker sits on the left and shots hitting the berm roll back into it, so stay right.
Hole 16
540
yds ·Green
A long par 5 that bends right off the tee and back left around the river at the green. A good drive rolls down the hill, with a Dye bunker left and trees right.
Hole 17
168
yds ·Green
A par 3 with water along the front and left of the green. Take enough club to clear it.
Hole 18
440
yds ·Green
A long closing par 4 that doglegs left and plays slightly uphill, with a bunker running the full left side and the clubhouse behind. The green is a double green shared with Meadow Valleys.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Blue | Green | White | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 5 | 610 | 564 | 526 | 501 | 411 |
| 2 | 4 | 13 | 377 | 370 | 355 | 345 | 310 |
| 3 | 4 | 1 | 468 | 410 | 395 | 389 | 295 |
| 4 | 3 | 15 | 219 | 195 | 185 | 146 | 117 |
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 427 | 400 | 388 | 376 | 275 |
| 6 | 4 | 17 | 388 | 361 | 333 | 308 | 265 |
| 7 | 4 | 7 | 426 | 401 | 374 | 352 | 298 |
| 8 | 5 | 9 | 532 | 524 | 492 | 470 | 401 |
| 9 | 4 | 11 | 361 | 337 | 316 | 302 | 238 |
| Out | 37 | 3,808 | 3,562 | 3,364 | 3,189 | 2,610 | |
| 10 | 3 | 14 | 227 | 204 | 194 | 175 | 147 |
| 11 | 5 | 6 | 621 | 560 | 536 | 522 | 446 |
| 12 | 4 | 2 | 486 | 465 | 423 | 372 | 333 |
| 13 | 3 | 10 | 231 | 205 | 150 | 135 | 101 |
| 14 | 4 | 16 | 346 | 310 | 304 | 294 | 228 |
| 15 | 4 | 18 | 374 | 354 | 346 | 329 | 290 |
| 16 | 5 | 8 | 620 | 560 | 540 | 511 | 483 |
| 17 | 3 | 12 | 181 | 175 | 168 | 153 | 131 |
| 18 | 4 | 4 | 510 | 470 | 440 | 415 | 351 |
| In | 35 | 3,596 | 3,303 | 3,101 | 2,906 | 2,510 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,404 | 6,865 | 6,465 | 6,095 | 5,120 | |
| Rating / Slope | 76.2 / 151 | 73.7 / 144 | 72.1 / 139 | 70.3 / 132 | 65.7 / 123 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | 77.9 / 143 | 75.7 / 138 | 70.3 / 125 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book through the Destination Kohler reservations site or call the golf shop at 920-457-4446.
- Arrive early enough to check in at the golf shop, especially if you reserved a forecaddie.
- Carts are allowed, and a forecaddie can be reserved in advance; fees are paid in the shop.
- Club rentals (Callaway, Titleist) are available if you are not bringing clubs.
- No dress code is published, so confirm with the shop.
- Cancellations in bad weather are accepted until your tee time, and a prorated rain check covers unplayed holes.
- Plan for wind and water; several holes require long forced carries.
- Whistling Straits is a separate course with its own booking and walking-only rules.
Arrival & check-in
Blackwolf Run is part of Destination Kohler, with the golf shop at 1111 W Riverside Drive in Kohler. The shop is open roughly 7:30am to 7pm, though hours vary by day, so check ahead. Caddie and forecaddie fees are paid in the golf shop at check-in, so allow time before your tee time.
Carts & walking
Carts are allowed on the River Course, weather permitting, for a per-person fee with a reduced rate at twilight. One forecaddie per foursome can be reserved in advance for an additional fee, with a recommended gratuity paid at the end of the round. Walking is possible, but check with the shop. Whistling Straits is a separate Kohler course with different cart rules.
Rentals & pro shop
Callaway and Titleist rental clubs are available through the golf shop. Rental clubs are listed at a per-person, per-round fee and include premium balls. The Blackwolf Run golf shop also sells golf gear.
Food & drink
Blackwolf Run Restaurant is a rustic American grill overlooking the River and Meadow Valleys courses, and a food truck called The Lost Sheep operates at the course. Check hours with the resort.
Pace of play
Neither the resort's policies page nor the course page lists a pace-of-play policy or expected round time.
Policies
In bad weather, cancellations are accepted until your time of play. Rain alone may not close the course, and a prorated rain check covers unplayed holes and does not expire. Junior golfers (17 or under at reservation) get a discount when accompanied by a paying adult, booked by phone. Twilight, super twilight and replay rates are available, and replay rounds are booked through the golf shop. Rates exclude tax and gratuity, and policies can change, so confirm when you book.
Quick answers
Blackwolf Run – River Course at a glance
Is Blackwolf Run – River Course open to the public?
Blackwolf Run – River Course is a resort course — check with the course for who can book tee times.
How many holes does Blackwolf Run – River Course have, and what's the par?
Blackwolf Run – River Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 5,120 to 7,404 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Blackwolf Run – River Course?
Yes. This guide covers Blackwolf Run – River Course hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Blackwolf Run – River Course?
Blackwolf Run – River Course was designed by Pete Dye.
What are the cart and walking rules at Blackwolf Run – River Course?
Carts are allowed on the River Course, weather permitting, for a per-person fee with a reduced rate at twilight. One forecaddie per foursome can be reserved in advance for an additional fee, with a recommended gratuity paid at the end of the round.
What's the pace of play at Blackwolf Run – River Course?
Neither the resort's policies page nor the course page lists a pace-of-play policy or expected round time.
What food and drink does Blackwolf Run – River Course have?
Blackwolf Run Restaurant is a rustic American grill overlooking the River and Meadow Valleys courses, and a food truck called The Lost Sheep operates at the course. Check hours with the resort.
How do you book a tee time at Blackwolf Run – River Course?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call 920-457-4446.
Where is Blackwolf Run – River Course?
Blackwolf Run – River Course is at 1111 W Riverside Dr, Kohler, WI 53044.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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