
Arbor 9 Course
Trappers Turn Country Club

About this course
Arbor 9 at Trappers Turn Country Club in Wisconsin Dells is part of a 27-hole facility designed by Andy North and Roger Packard. North, a two-time U.S. Open champion who turned to course design after his playing career, partnered with the experienced Packard on this central Wisconsin project. The course opened in the mid-1990s as part of the resort and residential development that characterizes much of the Wisconsin Dells area, a region better known for its tourism attractions than its golf history. The Arbor nine plays through wooded terrain typical of the glacially-formed Wisconsin landscape, with elevation changes and natural corridors carved through stands of hardwoods and pines. Like many courses in the region, the routing takes advantage of the rolling topography while incorporating water features and strategic bunkering. The design reflects Packard's extensive portfolio of resort-style courses, emphasizing playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining enough challenge to engage accomplished players. Trappers Turn operates primarily as a semi-private facility serving both members and resort guests. The 27-hole configuration allows for varied playing experiences, with the Arbor nine combining with the other nines—Arbor and Lake—to create different 18-hole rotations. The course serves the recreational golf market in Wisconsin Dells, where the emphasis is on vacation play rather than competitive golf. The setting provides a wooded, parkland experience distinct from the links-style courses found elsewhere in Wisconsin.
Quick facts
- Location
- Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1991
- Designer(s)
- Andy North, Roger Packard
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 3,427 yards
- Difficulty
- 36.6/135
Getting there
Trappers Turn Country Club is reached via Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, roughly fifty minutes northwest through rolling farmland and glacial terrain that gradually gives way to the wooded bluffs and sandstone outcroppings of the Wisconsin Dells region. The drive traces the edge of the Wisconsin River valley, where the landscape shifts from open prairie to dense hardwood forest, signaling entry into one of the Midwest's most distinctive recreational corridors. Tucked away from the tourist bustle of the Dells' main strip, the club occupies a secluded stretch of high ground, its entrance marked by quiet wooded lanes that feel a world apart from the waterparks and roadside attractions just minutes below.

FAQ
Common questions about Arbor 9 at Trappers Turn Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Arbor 9 was designed by Andy North and Roger Packard.
Yes. Arbor 9 at Trappers Turn Country Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Arbor 9 is 36.
Arbor 9 plays 3,427 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Arbor 9 is 135.
Arbor 9 is a 9-hole course.




