description Blackwolf Run River Course Overview
The River Course at Blackwolf Run is a championship golf course designed by Pete Dye, opening in 1989 in Kohler, Wisconsin. The course is part of the Blackwolf Run complex developed by the Kohler Company as part of its luxury resort destination. Characterized by its dramatic layout following the natural contours of the Sheboygan River valley, the River Course features deep bunkers, narrow fairways lined with mature trees, and water hazards on numerous holes. The course has hosted several major championships, including the U.S.
Women's Open in 1998 and 2012, and is ranked among America's top golf courses.
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Is Blackwolf Run's River Course the exact course used for the U.S. Women's Open?
Not exactly. The 1998 and 2012 championships used an Original Championship composite combining nine holes from the River Course with nine from Meadow Valleys.
Who won the U.S. Women's Opens played at Blackwolf Run?
Se Ri Pak won the 1998 championship after a prolonged playoff with amateur Jenny Chuasiriporn. Na Yeon Choi won when the event returned to Blackwolf Run in 2012.
What makes Pete Dye's River Course difficult?
The course uses the Sheboygan River, wetlands, deep bunkers, uneven lies, and sharply angled greens to punish poorly planned shots. Dye repeatedly asks players to choose between a safer route and a shorter but more hazardous line.
Can non-members play the River Course at Blackwolf Run?
Yes, Blackwolf Run is part of Destination Kohler and operates as a public resort facility rather than a members-only club. Tee-time access and pricing vary by season, and the resort also offers the Meadow Valleys Course and the nearby Whistling Straits courses.
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