Golf Rates, Safety Guidelines and Policies

During the 2021 golf season, the operations and championship teams will be preparing the course and surrounding areas for the 43^rd Ryder Cup, which will be hosted on The Straits Course September 24–26. Because of the preparation, please be aware that there may be construction activities on The Straits and Irish Courses during play. We will do our best to minimize any inconvenience and hope you enjoy the experience.

Go USA!!!

Green Fees & Bookings

Green fees at Destination Kohler vary based on the time of year. To book a tee time for a group of 8 players or less, Book online or contact our reservations team at .

If you are interested in booking a golf package or a group of more than 8 players, please contact our reservations team as this is not bookable online.

Whistling Straits

The Straits: 

Online Bookings: Golf reservations may be made online no more than two weeks in advance by hotel and nonhotel guests. Guests looking to book more than two weeks in advance, looking to book a golf package, or looking to book a group of more than 8 players, should contact our reservations team via telephone. 

Telephone Bookings: Golf reservations may be made via telephone by hotel and nonhotel guests prior to June 4 and after October 17, 2021, with no additional round or hotel stay requirement. Additional round and/or stay requirements may apply for advanced booking reservations from June 4 to October 17, 2021.

The Irish: 
Golf reservations for the Irish Course may be made via telephone or online by hotel and nonhotel guests for the 2021 golf season. Guests looking to book a golf package, or a group of more than 8 players, should contact our reservations team as packages and groups are not bookable online.  

Blackwolf Run
The River, Meadow Valleys & The Baths:
Golf reservations at Blackwolf Run may be made via telephone or online by hotel and nonhotel guests for the 2021 golf season. Guests looking to book a golf package, or a group of more than 8 players, should contact our reservations team as packages and groups are not bookable online. 

Special Rates

Twilight Play
Twilight rates are available at 30% off rack rate 4½ hours prior to National Weather Service official sunset.

Super twilight rates are available at 45% off rack rate 2½ hours prior to National Weather Service official sunset.

Twilight and Super Twilight tee times can be booked via telephone or online. 

Replay
Replay rates are available with walk-on availability for 45% off rack rate after completion of one 18-hole round on same day. 

Replay rounds can be booked by speaking with the golf shop staff following your first round. 

Junior Rates
Special rates are available at 45% off rack rate on all Destination Kohler golf courses for junior golfers (17 years of age or under at time of reservation) who are accompanied by a paying adult.

Junior rates can be booked via telephone only, not available online. 

Military Rates
Special rates are available on The Irish at Whistling Straits and The River and Meadow Valleys at Blackwolf Run for active military and up to three guests on Armed Forces Day as well as the holiday weekends of Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. Special rates are also available November 1 to course closing on The Irish at Whistling Straits and The Original Championship Course at Blackwolf Run.

Military rates can be booked via telephone only, not available online.

Caddie, Cart and Rental Fees

Caddies

• Caddie fee $70 per person. Nine-hole caddie fee $40 per person. Paid in golf shop at check-in.
• Caddie gratuity $50 per bag recommended. Feel free to give more or less depending upon the level of service provided during the round. Paid to caddie at end of round.
• Walking caddies are highly recommended on the Straits and Irish but are not required. Walking caddies are available upon request at Blackwolf Run.
• In an effort to promote pace of play as well as the safety and health of our caddies, golfers should travel with a single-strap carry bag weighing less than 25 pounds.  If your bag does not meet these requirements, you may be asked to use a provided change out bag.

Forecaddies

• Forecaddie fee $40 per person. Paid in golf shop at check-in.
• Forecaddie gratuity is $30 per bag recommended. Feel free to give more or less depending upon the level of service provided during the round. Paid to forecaddie at end of round.
• One forecaddie will service a foursome.
• Forecaddies will help locate your golf ball, obtain yardages, maintain the course, attend the flagstick and help you in any way they can to further enhance your golf experience.

Golf Carts and Pull Carts

• Golf cart fee $40 per person
• Twilight golf cart fee $20 per person
• Golf carts are available on the River, Meadow Valleys and Irish Courses. Golf Carts are not available on the Straits or the Baths.
• Pull cart fee $15 per person, complimentary on the Baths.

Golf Club Rental

• Golf club rental fee is $90 per person, per round
• Callaway, Titleist and TaylorMade clubs are available for rent
• Rental sets include two sleeves of golf balls and a 15 percent discount toward the purchase of Callaway, Titleist and Taylor Made irons or woods
• Complimentary rental clubs and putters are available for use on the Baths putting green and course.  

Rain Check Policy
During inclement weather conditions, cancellations will be accepted until the time of play. Rainy weather itself may not dictate the closing of the course. Rain checks will be issued for holes not completed due to inclement weather. Refunds will not be issued.

Policies subject to change without notice.
Rates and policies listed apply for the 2021 golf season and do not include Wisconsin sales tax or gratuity.

Safety Guidelines

General Property Guidelines

• To provide the safest and most gracious experience, guests at Destination Kohler properties will be required to wear facial coverings or masks in all indoor public areas. 
• Guests will be asked to follow social distancing guidelines (6 feet).
• Consistent and frequent rounds of enhanced cleaning and sanitization will be performed on an ongoing basis by staff members. 
• Hand sanitizer will be available in all common areas.

Golf Shop & Locker Rooms

• Plexiglass barriers have been installed at each front desk workstation. 
• We strongly encourage guests to limit their use of cash and prefer credit card or room charges for transactions. 
• Lockers will be cleaned after each use. We assign guest lockers to ensure social distancing is maintained.

On Course

• Hand sanitizer will be available at all water coolers and we require that guests sanitize their hands prior to using. 
• Caddies and on course staff are required to wear masks and practice social distancing. 
• On Course restrooms will be cleaned consistently and frequently throughout the day.

Blackwolf Run & Whistling Straits Associates

• All associates will undergo COVID-19 safety training.
• All associates will have their temperature taken upon arrival at work. If above 99.9, they will be asked to go home. 
• All associates will be required to wear masks while at work.