FAQ | Destination Kohler
General information
What is the mailing address for the resort?
419 Highland Drive
Kohler, WI 53044
What is the local telephone number for the resort?
920-457-8000
How do I purchase a gift card to dine at one of the restaurants in Kohler?
Gift cards for businesses throughout the Village of Kohler can be purchased online or by calling 800-344-2838 ext. 999. Gift cards can be used for accommodations, dining, shopping, golf and spa services.
Reservations
How do I make reservations?
For room reservations, spa services, and dining reservations, please call Kohler Reservations Exchange at .
Whom should I contact regarding having a wedding at The American Club?
Please call the catering manager at 920-453-2889.
Things to do
How do I make the most of my trip to Kohler?
Tours and museums are a great way to see the area and learn its history. Group and self-guided tours are offered every season. There is also a full range of outdoor recreation activities to enjoy.
Are the recreational facilities within the Village open to the public?
The restaurants, golf courses, salon, Kohler Waters Spa and Kohler Design Center are open to the public and enjoyed by the local community as well as visitors from outside the area. Sports Core Health and Racquet Club and River Wildlife wilderness preserve and lodge are the only private facilities. However, both Sports Core and River Wildlife are available for guests of The American Club and Inn on Woodlake.
Do you have any special events for the holidays?
The holidays are a special time in the Village of Kohler. You and your family can enjoy brunch at The American Club for Easter, Mother's Day and Thanksgiving. Independence Day features a patriotic Sousa Concert in Ravine Park. Our Celebration of Chocolate event in February is a decadent tribute to chocolate. And the month of December is a Season of Celebration throughout the Village of Kohler.
Golf
Where can I purchase Blackwolf Run® and Whistling Straits® golf-related merchandise online?
How many golf courses are available at Destination Kohler?
Destination Kohler is made up of four championship golf courses, all designed by the renowned Pete Dye, which provide distinctly different golf experiences and a 10-hole par 3 course with a two-acre putting course.
Built on a tract of land sculpted by glacier run-off tens of thousands of years ago, Blackwolf Run offers two 18-hole courses skillfully carved out of the natural environment and designed for golfers who appreciate the game's great traditions. View our virtual tours to appreciate both courses at Blackwolf Run, The River and The Meadow Valleys, each named to reflect the natural features of the terrain.
Beginning with a 560-acre parcel of flat land, Dye created Whistling Straits. Open, rugged and windswept terrain defines The Straits situated along two miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. Just inland, interspersed by four meandering streams, the grassland-and-dunes aspect of The Irish is a deceivingly tranquil landscape.
How much should I tip my caddie when I play Whistling Straits?
The recommended caddie gratuity is $60 per bag for a walking caddie and $30 per bag for a forecaddie. Please feel free to give more or less depending on the level of service provided during the round.
Village of Kohler
Is Kohler a resort, a Village or a company?
All of the above. Kohler Co. was established in 1873, and the Village of Kohler, established in 1912, was one of the earliest planned communities – a garden at the factory gate. The Village has grown into the Midwest's premier resort destination – The American Club Resort – and includes two hotels, four 18-hole championship golf courses, Kohler Waters Spa, ten restaurants and cafés, a health and racquet facility, a wilderness preserve and collection of over 25 shops and boutiques.
Must you be a Kohler Co. employee to live in the Village of Kohler?
You don't have to work at Kohler Co. to own a home in this community of 2,200. In fact, the majority of residents in the Village are not Kohler Co. employees. The Village has a diverse collection of remarkable home sites that offer wonderful Wood Lake, woodland and prairie settings. Your home may be chosen from an outstanding collection of custom residences, Village homes and condominiums. Village Realty & Development can provide you with detailed information about residential opportunities within the Village and surrounding areas.
Directions
How do I find the Village of Kohler?
The Village is conveniently situated 2/3 mile west of Interstate 43 in east central Wisconsin. Transportation from airports in nearby cities can be easily arranged. Kohler is located one hour north of Milwaukee (55 miles), one hour south of Green Bay (60 miles) and two hours north of Chicago (150 miles).