Meadow Valleys Course
Blackwolf Run Golf Club

About this course
Meadow Valleys at Blackwolf Run, sculpted into the glacial landscape of Kohler, Wisconsin, whispers of Pete Dye's relentless pursuit of challenge and beauty, a pursuit as uncompromising as the Sheboygan River that winds through its heart. This is Dye's post-modern masterpiece on full display, a layout that feels both expansive and intensely intimate. Wide fairways invite the bold drive, but the approach shots are where the course truly tests the golfer's mettle. The fader is rewarded here, as doglegs left and strategic bunkering demand creativity and control. It's a course where heroic carries are balanced by the risk of finding one of Dye's infamous hazards, ensuring that every round is a memorable and sometimes humbling experience. While Meadow Valleys hasn’t hosted events on the scale of its sibling course, The Straits, it remains a beloved test for accomplished players. Its challenges and aesthetics are consistently ranked among the best in the Midwest. Beyond the course itself, Meadow Valleys at Blackwolf Run is a place where golfers gather to savor the pure joy of the game and a sense of community. The club's celebrated bratwurst, a Wisconsin staple, is more than just a post-round snack; it's a symbol of the camaraderie and shared experiences that define the Meadow Valleys experience.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in WI
Quick facts
- Location
- Kohler, WI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1988
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Pete Dye
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,250 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.1/145
- Course Vaults score
- 8.0
Getting there
Blackwolf Run Golf Club sits in the rolling countryside of Kohler, Wisconsin, roughly ninety minutes north of Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport (MKE), the primary gateway for most visitors. The drive unfolds through the gentle dairy farmland and hardwood forests of eastern Wisconsin, a landscape that gradually transitions from suburban Milwaukee into the quieter, more pastoral terrain surrounding the Sheboygan River valley. For those with access to private aviation, Wittman Regional Airport in nearby Oshkosh (OSH) offers a closer alternative, cutting the ground journey to under an hour. The final miles wind through the manicured grounds and wooded corridors of the Kohler resort community itself, where the club's distinctive architecture emerges amid native grasses and restored wetlands - a deliberate counterpoint to the manufactured perfection of so many championship layouts.

FAQ
Common questions about Meadow Valleys at Blackwolf Run Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Meadow Valleys at Blackwolf Run Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 137 logged golfers.
Meadow Valleys was designed by Pete Dye.
Yes. Meadow Valleys at Blackwolf Run Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Meadow Valleys is 72.
Meadow Valleys plays 7,250 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Meadow Valleys is 145.




