Antigo Bass Lake Country Club

Antigo Bass Lake Country Club sits in the Northwoods of Wisconsin near Deerbrook, a region characterized by dense forests, glacial lakes, and rolling terrain typical of the state's northern counties. Designed by Larry Packard, the course reflects the architect's regional practice across the upper Midwest during the latter decades of the twentieth century. Packard, based in Wisconsin, built a portfolio of courses that worked within the natural topography and vegetation of their settings rather than imposing dramatic earthwork, an approach well-suited to the forested lakeland character of this area. The routing takes advantage of the property's wooded corridors and elevation changes, with holes framed by stands of pine, birch, and hardwoods. Water features, including Bass Lake itself, come into play on several holes, adding both strategic interest and visual variety. The layout offers a mix of risk-reward opportunities and straightforward tests of accuracy, typical of courses serving both member play and regional competition in smaller Wisconsin communities. Antigo Bass Lake serves as a traditional country club for the surrounding area, providing a golf experience rooted in the natural beauty of the Northwoods. The club functions as a social and recreational hub for its membership, with the course offering a quiet, forested setting removed from more heavily trafficked resort destinations. The design emphasizes playability across skill levels while maintaining enough challenge to engage experienced golfers familiar with northern Wisconsin's distinctive golf landscape.