The Baths Course
Blackwolf Run Golf Club


About this course
The Baths is one of two eighteen-hole courses at Blackwolf Run Golf Club in Kohler, Wisconsin, part of the Destination Kohler resort complex developed by the Kohler Company. The course was designed by Chris Lutzke in collaboration with Herb Kohler, who served as the company's chairman and took an active role in shaping the golf offerings at the property. Blackwolf Run opened in the 1980s and has since become a notable golf destination in the upper Midwest, with The Baths complementing the property's original River course. The course takes its name from the natural springs and water features that characterize the property. The routing works through rolling terrain typical of east-central Wisconsin, with elevation changes and wooded corridors framing many holes. The Sheboygan River influences the landscape, and the design incorporates the area's natural topography rather than imposing dramatic earthwork. Players encounter a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with strategic bunkering and water hazards requiring thoughtful course management. Blackwolf Run has hosted professional events, including multiple U.S. Women's Opens on the River course, which has brought attention to the entire facility. The Baths serves as a complementary layout for resort guests and members, offering a different character and challenge within the same property. The Kohler golf complex, which also includes Whistling Straits along Lake Michigan, emphasizes walkable golf and maintains strong conditioning standards across its courses.
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
- Holes
- 10
- Designer(s)
- Chris Lutzke, Herb Kohler
- Par
- 30
- Length
- 771 yards
- Difficulty
- 54/99
- Course Vaults score
- 7.6
Getting there
The journey to Blackwolf Run Golf Club begins at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE), situated roughly forty-five minutes to the southeast, or alternatively at Appleton International (ATW) for those seeking a shorter approach through the Fox Valley. The drive west from either hub carries you through the gently rolling dairy country of eastern Wisconsin before the landscape subtly shifts as you enter the Kohler Company's carefully curated grounds along the Sheboygan River. Private aviation guests benefit from nearby Kohler Memorial Airport, a full-service facility designed for seamless arrivals mere minutes from the clubhouse. The final miles unfold through manicured grounds and native plantings that signal your entry into one of American golf's most meticulously maintained private sanctuaries, where the river's presence and the architectural precision of Pete Dye's design philosophy become palpable long before you step from your car.

FAQ
Common questions about The Baths at Blackwolf Run Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Baths at Blackwolf Run Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 63 logged golfers.
The Baths was designed by Chris Lutzke and Herb Kohler.
Yes. The Baths at Blackwolf Run Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The Baths is 30.
The Baths plays 771 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Baths is 99.



