Lakewoods Forest Ridges at Lakewoods Forest Ridges Golf Club

Lakewoods Forest Ridges occupies forested terrain in Cable, Wisconsin, a small community in the state's Northwoods region near the Chequamegon National Forest. Designed by Joel Goldstrand, a Wisconsin-based architect known for his work throughout the Upper Midwest, the course reflects the routing challenges and opportunities presented by the area's dense woodlands, rolling topography, and glacial landscape features common to northern Wisconsin. The region's natural character—stands of pine, birch, and hardwoods alongside wetlands and small lakes—shapes the playing corridors and strategic demands.

The layout navigates through the forest with fairways carved from the trees, requiring accuracy off the tee while offering variety in hole length and direction changes. Elevation shifts, though modest by mountain standards, create uneven lies and influence club selection on approach shots. The design incorporates natural hazards and wooded edges that penalize errant shots, emphasizing course management over pure distance.

Cable sits in Bayfield County, an area better known for outdoor recreation including cross-country skiing, fishing, and access to the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior to the north. The golf course serves both seasonal residents and visitors drawn to the region's recreational offerings. The facility operates within the constraints of a short northern growing season, typical for courses at this latitude in Wisconsin.