
Wild Rock Course
Wild Rock Golf Club


About this course
Wild Rock Golf Club opened in 1995 in Wisconsin Dells, designed by Dana Fry during his partnership with noted architect Tom Doak. The course occupies a distinctive property in central Wisconsin characterized by dramatic rock outcroppings, dense woodlands, and significant elevation changes uncommon in the region. The routing takes advantage of natural sandstone formations and glacial terrain that give the course its name and visual character. The layout moves through varied topography, with holes carved through corridors of pine and hardwood forest and others playing across more open, rolling terrain. The rock features appear throughout the round, sometimes framing fairways or greens, other times serving as natural hazards or visual landmarks. The design emphasizes strategic options rather than forced carries, with multiple routes available on many holes depending on skill level and risk tolerance. Wild Rock serves as a daily-fee facility in a region known primarily for tourism and family entertainment rather than golf. The course provides a contrast to the area's water parks and attractions, offering a more rugged and natural golf experience. The property's terrain and Fry's design approach create a layout that feels distinct from typical Midwestern parkland courses, with the rock formations and elevation providing both challenge and scenic interest throughout the round.
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
- Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2008
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Dana Fry
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,414 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.5/141
- Course Vaults score
- 8.1
Getting there
Wild Rock Golf Club lies in the heart of Wisconsin Dells, roughly an hour's drive north from Madison's Dane County Regional Airport or two and a half hours northwest of Milwaukee Mitchell International. The route from Madison traces Highway 12 through rolling farmland and wooded ridges, gradually ascending into the glacier-carved terrain that defines this stretch of central Wisconsin. As you near the Dells - better known for its waterparks and tourist bustle - the turn toward Wild Rock feels like a retreat into quieter country, where the landscape opens to reveal dramatic rock outcroppings and dense hardwood forest, signaling arrival at one of the region's most striking and secluded golf experiences.

FAQ
Common questions about Wild Rock
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Wild Rock has a Course Vaults score of 8.1 out of 10 based on 34 logged golfers.
Wild Rock was designed by Dana Fry.
Yes. Wild Rock is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Wild Rock is 72.
Wild Rock plays 7,414 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Wild Rock is 141.



