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Welcome to the Chula Vista Resort in the Wisconsin Dells.
THE CULA VISTA RESORT part of the Wisconsin Dells, is home to one of the oldest golf courses in the State of Wisconsin.
In fact some recent research suggests that it’s in the five oldest golf courses in the state.
J.C. Wilson of the Chicago Golf Commission, designed the course, with it official opening in 1923. Area pioneer Clinton Berry did a ground-breaking for the golf course in 1917. But it appears that because of World War I, progress was delayed. Because of that, the first nine finally opened in 1923, and much of the original nine holes is still intact today.
The 469 yard par 5, first hole at Cold Water Canyon.
As a result the front nine is considered short by todays standards. Because the back tee’s only play to 2,871 yards.
The total yardage for the entire golf course is just 6,027. But in-spite of being short, the course isn’t always easy.
Because the front nine has some elevation change, in between some tighter fairways, with tall trees, and lies in the fairways that aren’t always flat.
The par 4, 9th hole at Cold Water Canyon.
The par 4, 3rd hole, one of the three par 3’s on the front nine, plays over 200 yards from the back tee’s.
The ninth hole is only 290 yards. But it’s straight uphill and not easy to clear to the ridge at the top.
But if you do, the short 60-70 yard pitch shot is into a small and slopped green. Three small bunkers guard the left side of the green.
The golf villas sit behind the 10th green on Cold Water Canyon.
But then the course’s look and length change on the back nine. Because from the back tees, the back nine is about 300 yards longer.
The back nine opened in the late 1990’s. The golf villas that behind the 10th green, and along the 11th hole have a sharp rustic log cabin look to them outside. They are even better indoors.
The back nine weaves through the front entrance area of the resort, and around the east side of the spacious clubhouse. The clubhouse is home to the Tavern Restaurant. A great place to eat whether you are there to play golf or not.
The par 4 12th hole, winds through the hills and trees that welcome guests to the resort.
Josh Glendenning is the new PGA Director of Golf, as of March of this year.
Glendenning says he is working with the resorts owners, to review improvements for the golf course and the practice areas.
But Chula Vista Resort is not just about great golf. Food and beverage is rated among the best in the area. In the main lobby area, is the Kilbourne City Grill and Breakfast Buffet. Great for breakfast lunch or dinner. But if your really hungry, and enjoy some good size steaks, try Kaminski’s Chop House.
The Canyon Bar in the Tavern Restaurant, is a popular gathering spot at the Chula Vista Resort.
Chula Vista Resort is located on the Northside of the Wisconsin Dells off of Highway 13. The resort has waterslide rides and other outdoor activities.
There are over 600 rooms, with plenty of suites to pick from if you need more space. Many of the suites have a great views of the waterways that run through the property. For business purposes, there is more than 200,000 square feet of conference space. Plus plenty of banquet space to host your special event.
To learn more about one of the hot spots in the dells, see ChulavistaResort.com. You can also learn more about golf in the dells area at WisconsinDellsGolf.com or call (866)-825-6337.