
Timber Ridge Course
Timber Ridge Country Club

About this course
Timber Ridge Country Club sits in the Northwoods of Wisconsin near Minocqua, a region known for its dense forests, glacial lakes, and rolling terrain. Designed by Roger Packard and opened in the mid-1980s, the course occupies land characteristic of the area's natural topography, with elevation changes, mature stands of pine and hardwood, and occasional wetland margins that come into play. Packard, who worked extensively throughout the Midwest during this period, routed the layout to take advantage of the property's natural contours and wooded corridors. The course measures over 6,800 yards from the back tees and plays as a par 72. The design incorporates doglegs through tree-lined fairways, elevated greens, and strategic bunkering that rewards accurate placement over distance. Water hazards appear on several holes, reflecting the glacial hydrology of the region. The routing moves through varied terrain, with some holes playing along ridgelines and others descending into lower-lying areas, creating a sense of seclusion and variety throughout the round. Timber Ridge serves as a private club and functions as a centerpiece for a residential community in the Minocqua area. The club caters to seasonal members and residents who use the Northwoods as a summer retreat, and the course remains a recreational amenity rather than a tournament venue. The setting emphasizes the natural beauty of Wisconsin's lake country, with the course integrated into the forested landscape rather than imposed upon it.
Quick facts
- Location
- Minocqua, WI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1976
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Roger Packard
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,686 yards
- Difficulty
- 72/129
- Course Vaults score
- 7.3
Getting there
The journey to Timber Ridge Country Club begins at Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee, roughly an hour south, though many members opt for Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport to the north for a similarly timed approach through deeper forest. The drive north on Highway 51 traces the spine of Wisconsin's Northwoods, where the landscape gradually sheds farmland for unbroken stands of pine, birch, and maple, and roadside markers count down to the chain of lakes that define Minocqua. As you turn onto the club's private drive, the hum of summer tourism fades entirely, replaced by the hushed rustle of old-growth timber and the first glimpse of fairways carved into terrain that feels more remote than the mileage might suggest.

FAQ
Common questions about Timber Ridge
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Timber Ridge has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 10 logged golfers.
Timber Ridge was designed by Roger Packard.
Yes. Timber Ridge is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Timber Ridge is 72.
Timber Ridge plays 6,686 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Timber Ridge is 129.



