Among Kohler's four championship golf courses, the general consensus seems to be the Meadow Valleys course is the easiest of the bunch. But when all four courses are designed by Pete Dye, "easy" is far from accurate.
Landing zones on many holes are a little easier to find here than its higher-profile neighbor the River course, but there are still plenty of challenges, especially on the par-3s. On the 15th, you must carry 190-220 yards over a ravine to a shallow green depending on if you're on the blue or black tees. Then on the 17th, you must hit your shot over a tall tree that sits in front of the green.
The 18th is one of Kohler's prettiest holes, playing along the Cheboygan river and then over it to a green that sits below the large, cabin clubhouse. Women play to a separate green that sits in front of the river.
Meadow Valleys at Blackwolf Run
Meadow Valleys at Blackwolf Run: hard to call this the "easy course" at Kohler
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Meadow Valleys at Blackwolf Run
Meadow Valleys is often more wide open than the River course.
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Meadow Valleys 3rd
The par-3 3rd hole.
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Meadow Valleys
Meadow Valleys at Blackwolf Run: hard to call this the "easy course" at Kohler
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Meadow Valleys 4th
The par-5 4th hole features a massive fairway bunker.
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Trees on 5th
The par-4 5th green plays between trees on each side.
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Meadow Valleys at Blackwolf Run
Meadow Valleys at Blackwolf Run: hard to call this the "easy course" at Kohler
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7th at Meadow Valleys
The par-5 7th.
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Massive bunker on 9th
Meadow Valleys' par-4 9th hole doglegs around another massive bunker.
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Meadow Valleys - 10th
The 10th hole is as tight as you'll find at Kohler.
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Meadow Valleys at Blackwolf Run
Meadow Valleys at Blackwolf Run: hard to call this the "easy course" at Kohler
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Barn as restroom
An old barn doubles as a restroom these days near the 12th hole.
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Meadow Valleys' 13th
The 13th hole features a green that sits well above the fairway.
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Meadow Valleys' 14th
One of the prettiest approach shots is on the par-4 14th hole.
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Meadow Valleys at Blackwolf Run
Meadow Valleys at Blackwolf Run: hard to call this the "easy course" at Kohler
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18th at Meadow Valleys
The 18th hole features alternate greens for women and men.
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Meadow Valleys at Blackwolf Run
The 17th: hit your tee shot over or around this massive tree.
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