Devil’s Head Resort (DevilsHeadResort.com, 800-472-6670) is
located in south central Wisconsin—convenient to Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison.
Art Johnson designed the golf at Devil’s Head. (The original course at Devil’s
Head—designed in 1970—was split in 2004 and combined with two additional
nines—built in 1999 and 2004—to create the two courses now known as the Glacier
Course and Prairie Glen. You would never suspect that the nines were designed
decades apart—the routings are seamless.)
Glacier is the shorter and tighter of the two courses, and
features dramatic elevation changes, rock outcroppings and spectacular views.
Prairie Glen is well bunkered and features an incredible diversity of holes:
you’ll encounter everything from links-like holes to island greens. Like
Glacier, Prairie Dunes has lots of elevation change, including a par-3 hole with
a green beckoning from 120 feet below the tee. Both are tree-lined and blessed
with jaw-dropping scenery. Keep your eyes open and your camera at the
ready—wildlife encounters are commonplace on the golf courses. And after the
round is complete, be sure to head over to the Devil’s Den for a libation—it’s a
terrific 19th hole.
A popular snowboarding and downhill and cross-country ski
destination in the winter, Devil’s Head has superb mountain biking, road biking
and hiking in warmer months. Lodge rooms and suites are available, as are
condominiums which sleep up to eight guests. (Should you fall in love with
Devil’s Head while staying in a condominium, you’ll be happy to learn that
condos are available for purchase, as well.)
Be sure to check out the variety of golf packages that are a real
value for the hard-core golfer, combining lodging, dining and unlimited play on
both courses.