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Devils Head Lodge Course

Devils Head Lodge

Merrimac, WI, USA
RBOLT GOLF
18 holesPar 736,861 yds72.4/129

About this course

Devils Head Lodge sits in the Baraboo Hills of south-central Wisconsin, approximately forty miles north of Madison. The course was designed by Arthur Johnson, a regional architect who worked primarily in the upper Midwest during the mid-twentieth century. The property occupies rolling, forested terrain characteristic of this glacially sculpted landscape, where elevation changes and wooded corridors define the playing corridors. The routing moves through a mix of hardwood and pine forest, with fairways carved from the native vegetation. The topography provides natural movement to the holes, and several playing corridors feature elevation shifts that affect club selection and strategy. Water comes into play on a handful of holes, though the primary defenses are the trees that frame the fairways and the undulating terrain that creates uneven lies and demands accurate approach play. Devils Head operates as part of a year-round resort that includes skiing and other recreational amenities, reflecting the property's dual-season use in a region known for both summer tourism and winter sports. The course serves resort guests and regional golfers looking for a wooded, hilly layout distinct from the flatter farmland courses common elsewhere in southern Wisconsin. The setting in the Baraboo Hills offers scenic views and a sense of seclusion, with the surrounding forest providing a quiet, natural atmosphere throughout the round.

Quick facts

Location
Merrimac, WI, USA
Access
Public
Holes
18
Par
73
Length
6,861 yards
Difficulty
72.4/129

Getting there

The journey to Devils Head Lodge begins at either Madison's Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), roughly forty-five minutes to the south, or Milwaukee's Mitchell International (MKE), situated ninety minutes southeast; both gateways funnel travelers northwest through Wisconsin's rolling farmland and into the forested lake country that defines the region. The final approach winds through the quiet villages and pine-studded terrain of Sauk County, where the landscape shifts from open pasture to dense woodland, signaling entry into the Baraboo Range foothills. Devils Head Lodge sits perched above the surrounding terrain, accessible via a scenic drive that trades highway for country road, arriving at a destination that commands views across the Wisconsin wilderness - a fitting culmination to a journey that moves steadily from the urban Midwest into genuine backcountry solitude.

FAQ

Common questions about Devils Head Lodge

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Devils Head Lodge was designed by Arthur Johnson.

Yes. Devils Head Lodge is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Devils Head Lodge is 73.

Devils Head Lodge plays 6,861 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Devils Head Lodge is 129.

Devils Head Lodge is a 18-hole course.

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