
Links Course
The Golf Courses at Lawsonia

About this course
Lawsonia Links, carved into the glacial drumlins of central Wisconsin, whispers tales of a bygone architectural era. This golden-age marvel, hewn from the rolling landscape north of Green Lake, delivers an unrelenting test of strategy, demanding a mastery of ground game and a shrewd understanding of angles. Narrow fairways tumble and pitch, leading to crowned greens perched precariously amongst the rugged terrain, punishing errant approaches with swift, inevitable consequences. It is a thinking man's course and a brute for the careless. Designed by William Langford and Theodore Moreau in 1930, the Links course exhibits a rugged, unapologetic character, a stark contrast to manicured, modern landscapes. The infamous "Deep Bunker Nine," with its staggering excavation, stands as a testament to their audacity and vision. While largely unchanged, subtle refinements over the years have only served to enhance its inherent challenges and preserve its raw, untamed beauty. Lawsonia Links holds a revered, if somewhat understated, position within the game. While it may not claim major championship pedigree, its unwavering commitment to classic design principles and challenging layout have earned it a devoted following among purists and architectural aficionados. The club also harbors a fiercely loyal membership known for their unpretentious camaraderie and shared appreciation for the game's traditions, often debating course strategy well into the twilight hours, fuelled by the club's well-regarded Friday night fish fry.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in WI
Quick facts
- Location
- Green Lake, WI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1930
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- William Langford
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,764 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.8/130
- Course Vaults score
- 8.6
Getting there
The journey to The Golf Courses at Lawsonia begins at either Madison's Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), roughly ninety minutes to the south, or Milwaukee's Mitchell International (MKE), a two-hour drive north through the rolling dairy country of southeastern Wisconsin. The final approach winds through the quiet resort landscape of Green Lake, Wisconsin's deepest natural lake, where the transition from state highway to tree-lined drive signals arrival at this storied property. Nestled on the shores of the lake itself, Lawsonia emerges as a sanctuary of manicured fairways and classic American golf architecture, its clubhouse and grounds commanding views across the water in a setting that feels deliberately removed from the bustle of either metropolitan hub.

FAQ
Common questions about Links at The Golf Courses at Lawsonia
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Links at The Golf Courses at Lawsonia has a Course Vaults score of 8.6 out of 10 based on 285 logged golfers.
Links was designed by William Langford.
Yes. Links at The Golf Courses at Lawsonia is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Links is 72.
Links plays 6,764 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Links is 130.


