Swap your camping hoodie for a wizard robe and trade marshmallow sticks for a 9-iron—your most magical fall weekend is only 75 minutes up the road. The Annual Witch & Wizard Costume Golf Outing at Bull’s Eye Country Club turns one crisp October day into a spellbinding blend of birdies, broomsticks, and brag-worthy photos you’ll treasure back at your Bonanza campsite.
Key Takeaways
A whirlwind of golf, costumes, and family-friendly fun awaits just an hour north, and the sooner you lock in a tee time, the sooner you can start planning capes, carpools, and camp-fire celebrations. Use the checklist below as your fast-reference scroll—perfect for sharing in group texts, pinning to your fridge, or screenshotting for the drive. Skim it now and you’ll know, within seconds, why this single day can anchor your whole autumn getaway.
– What: A witch & wizard costume golf outing with prizes and photos
– Where: Bull’s Eye Country Club, 60 miles (about 75 minutes) from Bonanza Camping Resort
– When: One October day; sign-up opens 2–3 months early; 9:30 a.m. shotgun start, awards by 2:30 p.m.
– Who: Families, couples, friends, seniors, kids, and even leashed dogs; all skill levels welcome
– Course: 18 forested holes, forward tees for easier play, rental clubs for juniors and seniors
– Travel: Easy highway drive, solid cell signal, car-pool to save money
– Costumes: Short capes, snug hats, soft-spike shoes; pack pins and tape for fixes
– Tech & comfort: Clubhouse Wi-Fi ~25 Mbps, comfy carts, snack stops, restrooms
– Budget & extras: Early-bird deals, bundle pricing, raffle tickets, hashtag #WickedGolfWI for social fame.
Keep those highlights handy because each one becomes a mini-mission as you weave golf swings, highway miles, and campground stories into one seamless weekend of North Woods magic. When friends ask why you’re grinning at Monday’s Zoom, point them to this section and watch them reserve their own spots for next year. Nothing sells an adventure faster than seeing every key detail mapped out in one tidy scroll.
Whether you’re:
• the Memory-Maker parent wondering if the kids will giggle through nine holes in mini capes,
• the Adventure Duo chasing that share-worthy couple shot,
• the empty-nester looking for friendly fairways and a comfy cart,
• the Costume Crew Captain coordinating a cauldron of friends, or
• the RV Weekend Warrior juggling Zoom calls and zooming drives—this guide shows you exactly how to pull it off.
Keep reading to discover:
• the easiest drive-and-tee timetable (spoiler: coffee at sunrise, awards by sunset)
• costumes that won’t hijack your backswing 🧙♂️🏌️♀️
• kid-sized clubs, senior-friendly tees, and pet-approved carts
• bundle deals that stretch your Galleons (er…budget)
• photo hot spots and the hashtag that could crown you #WickedGolfWI royalty
Grab your capes, load the clubs, and scroll on—your enchanted tee time awaits!
Bull’s Eye Country Club: Where Pines Meet Potions
Founded in 1922, Bull’s Eye Country Club delivers 18 holes carved through century-old pines and framed by frequent visits from deer and sandhill cranes. Tight doglegs tease low handicaps while generous forward tees welcome juniors, seniors, and first-time spellcasters. The full-service golf shop, locker rooms, and The Lantern Restaurant & Bar overlooking the Wisconsin River provide all the creature comforts you need before or after the round (course details).
Event veterans handle everything from costume judging to live leaderboard updates, so you can focus on birdies, broomsticks, and that perfect riverfront selfie. Outing packages cover personalized scorecards, on-course contests, and customizable food-and-beverage menus that scale from family foursomes to 100-player spectacles (outing services). It’s all managed by the pros at Oliphant Golf Management, whose steady hands ensure the day runs smoother than a freshly waxed broom.
Is This Outing Your Cup of Polyjuice?
Families breathe easy knowing kid-sized rental clubs, forward tees, and snack stops appear like clockwork to keep young wizards energized. Parents can alternate play or join forces in a scramble where mulligans are encouraged and giggles echo through the pines. With pace marshals on patrol, no one feels rushed—or stuck behind a slow potion brewer.
Couples capture Instagram gold via rolling cart parades and riverside backdrops, while empty-nesters relish the comfy seats and GPS screens that chart each heroic approach. Group leaders secure one invoice and adjacent starting holes, sparing endless Venmo threads. Digital nomads find steady clubhouse Wi-Fi for pre-round emails, and even leashed dogs can ride shotgun as long as they steer clear of the buffet line.
Your Enchanted Game-Day Timeline
Registration portals typically open 60–90 days ahead, and early birds snag the most coveted shotgun holes. One week before showtime, confirm costume themes, request left-handed or junior rentals, and note any cart accommodations. That same email thread is the perfect place to assign road-trip playlists and decide who’s brewing thermos coffee for the drive.
Game day begins with a 7:00 a.m. roll-out from Bonanza, reaching Bull’s Eye by 8:15 after a sunrise cruise up I-39/US-51 and west on WI-54. Check-in, group photos, and a quick rules review fill the next hour, then a 9:30 horn sends your four-person scramble into the forest. Eighteen holes and five hours later, hand in scorecards, devour the banquet spread, applaud costume winners, and grab that crystal goblet trophy by 2:30—leaving daylight for a waterpark slide or hammock nap back at camp.
Costumes Made for Swinging
Motion is magic, so shorten capes to mid-back length or add Velcro tear-aways that release during your follow-through. Flowing robe sleeves become instant swing saboteurs unless you cinch them with hidden elastic or themed cuffs. Even pointy hats behave when you anchor them with interior clips or sweatbands.
Mid-October temperatures shift like a shape-shifting Animagus, so layer moisture-wicking base pieces under lightweight robes. Soft-spike golf shoes hide neatly beneath removable boot covers, granting traction on dewy fairways without sacrificing costume cred. Lastly, pack a mini repair kit—safety pins, tape, and backup wand—for mid-round wardrobe recoveries that save face and photos.
Wheels & Wands: Getting There and Back
The 60-mile jaunt offers reliable cell service for playlist streaming and last-minute costume polls. Rest stops line I-39/US-51, giving you chances to stretch, caffeine-up, and confirm tee assignments before veering west toward Wisconsin Rapids. Lay drivers flat in the trunk and secure them with a bungee so graphite doesn’t rattle like loose cauldron stones.
Fuel sharing keeps Galleons in your pouch: four golfers in one SUV equals about ten bucks per person round-trip. If your post-round toast involves more than Butterbeer, assign a designated driver or pre-book a shuttle, since ride-share fleets thin after dusk in smaller towns. Back at Bonanza, parking spurs are wide enough for tow-behind trailers, and late check-in staff stay on duty until 11 p.m. on event weekend.
Camp Like a Pro, Play Like a Wizard
Pack once, play twice by layering golf attire atop camping basics inside one rolling duffel. Stow golf shoes in an exterior pocket, wedge cooking gear below, and slide clean polos beside smoky hoodies so odors stay sorted. Clubs rest best in a locked vehicle or hard-side case—dew, raccoons, and curious toddlers show zero respect for brand-new grips.
Launch the dawn drive with skillet burritos or oatmeal you can spoon between sips of thermos coffee. Post-round, soak sore feet in a collapsible tub of warm water and Epsom salts while recounting near-eagle putts. Respect Bonanza’s 10 p.m. quiet hours by stringing lanterns before dark and swapping to red-beam headlamps when whisper-laughing over late-night s’mores.
Extra Magic for the Weekend
Refuel body and spirit on recovery day: cruise Noah’s Ark lazy river, sample indoor surf at Wilderness Resort, or chase sunrise at Stand Rock for staff-in-hand hero shots. If cranberries call your name, head north to Wisconsin Rapids marsh tours where ruby bogs contrast blazing maples—autumn visuals worthy of any spellbook. It’s the perfect way to stretch your legs without straying too far from camp.
Craft-beer lovers can split an afternoon flight in downtown Dells, then loosen tight muscles on Pirate’s Cove’s par-3 track. Evening returns you to a camp-fire meal kit, a tip-and-flip griddle, and maybe a downtown magic show that ties the wizarding theme in one last bow. Sleep comes easy under North Woods constellations when your day included 18 holes, 10,000 steps, and a pocket full of raffle tickets. That little trilogy of flavors, swings, and illusions sends you to sleep with your imagination still humming.
Trade your wands for firewood and let the spell continue back at Bonanza Camping Resort—just a short drive (or broom flight) from Bull’s Eye. Secure your RV pad, tent site, or cozy cabin now and cap off your costumed birdies with s’mores, starry skies, and tales of that almost-hole-in-one. Click “Book Your Stay” or give us a call today; the fairways may close at sundown, but the North Woods magic keeps glowing all night at Bonanza.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When do registration links go live and how fast do tee times fill up?
A: Online and phone registration usually opens 60–90 days before the event, and the most coveted early-shotgun spots disappear within the first two weeks, so set a reminder and book as soon as the sign-up spell drops.
Q: What is the outing format and total time commitment?
A: You’ll play an 18-hole four-person scramble that starts with a 9:30 a.m. shotgun and wraps in roughly five hours, followed immediately by scoring, costume judging, lunch service, and awards so you’re free to head back toward Wisconsin Dells by late afternoon.
Q: Are costumes mandatory or just encouraged?
A: Costumes are enthusiastically encouraged but not required; golfers in everyday polos are welcome, though you’ll miss out on the spirited trophy categories for best family, couple, group, and solo looks.
Q: My kids want to play—are junior clubs and forward tees available?
A: Yes, the pro shop keeps kid-sized rental sets and every hole has a forward tee box, so young wizards can swing comfortably while keeping pace with the scramble.
Q: I’m a senior golfer—will the course feel manageable for me?
A: Bull’s Eye offers generous forward tees, smooth cart paths, and attentive pace marshals, creating an outing that’s friendly to moderate swing speeds and players who prefer shorter carries.
Q: Can our dog ride along in the cart while we play?
A: Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to ride in carts as long as you bring a seat towel and keep them clear of clubhouse food areas.
Q: Is rental gear available for travelers who don’t want to pack clubs?
A: Absolutely; the course stocks men’s, women’s, left-handed, and junior rental sets, and you can reserve specific flexes or sizes when you register or by calling the shop a week in advance.
Q: What kind of prizes are up for grabs besides low-score awards?
A: In addition to scramble trophies, you’ll find gift-card and goblet prizes for top costumes, on-course contests like longest drive and closest-to-the-pin, and a raffle table funded by mulligan sales.
Q: How strong is the clubhouse Wi-Fi if I need to squeeze in a Zoom call?
A: The signal averages around 25 Mbps down and 10 Mbps up inside the clubhouse, which is more than enough for a standard video meeting or quick file upload between breakfast and tee-off.
Q: How far is Bull’s Eye from Bonanza Camping Resort and the Dells attractions?
A: The drive is about 60 miles or 75 minutes via I-39/US-51 and WI-54, giving you an easy out-and-back window that still leaves daylight for a swim, a waterpark slide, or a camp-fire dinner.
Q: Can our group of 16 secure a shotgun start or adjacent holes?
A: Groups of 12 or more can request clustered starting holes or a mini-shotgun by emailing the events team early, who will bundle tee assignments, scorecards, and a single invoice to streamline payment.
Q: What happens if October weather turns nasty on outing day?
A: Light rain usually means play continues, but severe storms trigger a delay or pro-rated rain checks according to the club’s standard policy, so pack layers and keep an eye on the morning forecast.
Q: Is lunch or beverage service included in the entry fee?
A: Yes, your registration covers a post-round banquet with hot entrées and one drink ticket, and additional beverages can be purchased from roaming carts or the Lantern Restaurant & Bar.
Q: Any tips for making sure my wizard robe doesn’t ruin my swing?
A: Shorten or Velcro your cape to mid-back length, secure any flowing sleeves at the wrists, and anchor pointy hats with interior clips so your follow-through stays smooth and photo-ready.
Q: Do I need cash on hand for extras during the round?
A: It’s smart to bring a small stash for mulligans, raffle tickets, and on-course snack stations, though the clubhouse also accepts cards if you’d rather tap to pay.