Glacier Wood Golf Club

Glacier Wood Golf Club sits in rural Iola in central Wisconsin, a region shaped by glacial activity that left behind rolling terrain, sandy soils, and scattered woodlands. Larry Packard designed the course, which opened in the mid-1990s. Packard, a Wisconsin native, built a regional practice creating daily-fee and semi-private courses across the upper Midwest, often working with natural landforms and incorporating strategic bunkering and water features into layouts accessible to a range of golfers. The routing at Glacier Wood moves through a mix of open and wooded corridors, with elevation changes that provide variety in stance and shot-making. The sandy subsoil typical of glacial outwash areas allows for good drainage and firm conditions during much of the season. Water comes into play on several holes, and bunkers are positioned to challenge approach shots and frame greens. The design emphasizes playability while rewarding accurate iron play and course management. Glacier Wood operates as a public facility serving both local members and visiting golfers. The club offers a straightforward golf experience in a quiet, natural setting characteristic of central Wisconsin's small-town golf culture. The course is part of a broader network of accessible layouts in the region that cater to recreational players and regional tournaments without the formality or exclusivity of private clubs in larger markets.