
Woodlands Course
The Golf Courses at Lawsonia

About this course
Lawsonia's Woodlands course, a striking contrast to its nationally acclaimed sister course, offers a compelling, yet unheralded, golfing experience in Green Lake. Emerging from the shadows of its sibling, the Woodlands presents a unique challenge shaped by the glacial topography of central Wisconsin. Architect William Langford, later joined by Theodore Moreau, fashioned the Woodlands during the Golden Age. The terrain is distinctly parkland, winding through mature hardwoods and rolling hills, demanding strategic shot-making over sheer power. Fairways are generally narrow, favoring accuracy and thoughtful club selection, rewarding players who can navigate doglegs and subtle elevation changes. The absence of major tournament history allows the course to retain a casual, unpretentious atmosphere, a haven for those seeking a purist's golfing experience. While the Woodlands may not hold the same national cachet as its Links counterpart, it is beloved by a loyal regional following. Local lore recounts spirited member-guest tournaments known for their camaraderie and fiercely contested matches. The clubhouse, a comfortable space steeped in tradition, is renowned for its Friday fish fry, a quintessential Wisconsin tradition that embodies the course's welcoming spirit.
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
- 1983
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Rocky Roquemore
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,618 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.5/129
- Course Vaults score
- 7.6
Getting there
The journey to The Golf Courses at Lawsonia begins at either Madison (MSN) or Milwaukee Mitchell (MKE), each roughly an hour's drive northwest through the gently rolling dairy country of south-central Wisconsin before the landscape opens into the glacial lake district surrounding Green Lake. The final approach winds through quiet resort roads that frame the pristine waters of Wisconsin's deepest natural lake, a transition that signals arrival at one of the Midwest's most serene and storied golf destinations. Private aviation is well-served by nearby regional airfields, though the drive itself - passing through small towns and past the distinctive architecture of the historic Green Lake resort corridor - forms an essential part of the Lawsonia experience, a gradual descent into a landscape where golf and natural beauty have coexisted for over a century.

FAQ
Common questions about Woodlands at The Golf Courses at Lawsonia
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Woodlands at The Golf Courses at Lawsonia has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 57 logged golfers.
Woodlands was designed by Rocky Roquemore.
Yes. Woodlands at The Golf Courses at Lawsonia is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Woodlands is 72.
Woodlands plays 6,618 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Woodlands is 129.

