Links at Lawsonia Golf Course

About
Lawsonia Golf Course boasts two championship 18-hole courses, the Links and the Woodlands. These two contrasting designs both offer a challenging round amongst historic landmarks and abundant wildlife. The Links Course will make you feel as though you've been transported to the British Isles. Many of the holes replicate famous Scottish and English golf holes, giving it a character that is reminiscent of the golf courses played in the British Open. In order to mimic the open feel of a traditional links course, trees were removed and contours were shaped and molded into the landscape. Just like any links course, the layout is especially tough if the wind is blowing hard. The golf course covers a range of elevation changes providing rolling fairways and multi-tiered, often elevated, greens. More than 90 bunkers are strategically placed throughout, and there is also deep rough to contend with.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Blue | 72 | 6853 yards | 72.8 | 130 |
White | 72 | 6494 yards | 71.5 | 128 |
White (W) | 72 | 6494 yards | 76.3 | 131 |
Gold | 72 | 5889 yards | 68.8 | 124 |
Gold (W) | 72 | 5889 yards | 73.6 | 124 |
Red (W) | 71 | 5078 yards | 68.9 | 117 |
Red | 71 | 5078 yards | 65.2 | 115 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Blue M: 73.6/137 | 418 | 431 | 386 | 203 | 487 | 439 | 161 | 339 | 535 | 3399 | 239 | 510 | 183 | 568 | 154 | 394 | 443 | 383 | 580 | 3454 | 6853 |
White M: 71.8/135 | 407 | 422 | 367 | 175 | 475 | 406 | 146 | 322 | 529 | 3249 | 217 | 482 | 171 | 556 | 139 | 379 | 435 | 363 | 503 | 3245 | 6494 |
Gold M: 68.7/132 W: 74.8/137 | 348 | 405 | 360 | 165 | 439 | 328 | 140 | 315 | 520 | 3020 | 162 | 430 | 165 | 489 | 130 | 370 | 293 | 355 | 475 | 2869 | 5889 |
Gold/Green M: 66.5/120 W: 71.5/126 | 348 | 295 | 360 | 158 | 439 | 328 | 140 | 315 | 461 | 2844 | 162 | 430 | 141 | 489 | 124 | 233 | 293 | 355 | 407 | 2634 | 5478 |
Green M: 64.7/111 W: 68.8/122 | 348 | 295 | 300 | 158 | 439 | 328 | 109 | 249 | 461 | 2687 | 162 | 278 | 141 | 489 | 124 | 233 | 293 | 264 | 407 | 2391 | 5078 |
Handicap | 8 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 3 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 7 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 4 |
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Nothing better than sunset at Lawsonia Links. Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 08/21/2021
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The 13th green at dusk with a full moon rising. Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 08/21/2021
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A unique angle to 2 green. Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 08/21/2021
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The approach to the 1st hole Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 08/21/2021
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Check out the view of 10 from the practice green. Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 08/21/2021
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Photo submitted by noahjurik on 06/29/2021
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Photo submitted by noahjurik on 06/29/2021
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Photo submitted by noahjurik on 06/29/2021
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Photo submitted by noahjurik on 06/29/2021
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Photo submitted by noahjurik on 06/29/2021
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Photo submitted by noahjurik on 06/29/2021
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 09/08/2020
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 09/08/2020
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 09/08/2020
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 09/08/2020
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 09/08/2020
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 09/08/2020
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The view of the back 9 from just off 11 tee. Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 06/30/2019
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Hole 7 (aka The Boxcar hole) Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 06/30/2019
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Bunker 50 yards short right of Hole 5. Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 06/30/2019
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Hole 3 Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 06/30/2019
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The first tee Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 09/28/2018
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Large greens and large bunkers Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 09/28/2018
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Plenty of logged merchandise in the Lawsonia golf shop Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 09/28/2018
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From behind par-4 6th hole. Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/22/2018
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From behind par-5 18th green. Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/22/2018
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Approach on par-4 17th hole. Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/22/2018
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Approach view on par-4 15th hole. Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/22/2018
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Fairway view on par-5 13th hole. Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/22/2018
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From behind par-4 first hole. Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 05/22/2018
Old school perfection - An Excellent Adventure
I'm a huge L&M fan and have been fortunate to play many other courses designed and built by them. For example - Spring Valley and Kankakee Elks are staples for me that I play a few times every season. I always have a smile on my face making the 3 hour drive to Green Lake and Lawsonia.
Links is just so much old school fun it's a 5 star plus. And I rarely if ever hand out 5 stars on Golf Advisor.
Punched up greens with incredibly deep traps and drop offs - if you play conservatively/hit to middle of greens/don't short side/chip and putt decently you'll score well. You do have to play Links more than once - just to understand where to play to and club correctly. You can hit many different types of approach shots Bubba Watson shot creativity is often rewarded by Bill & Ted. Course was in great shape playing hard and fast as it should be. A first timer was with me very good with a short stick - had shock and awe at just how sneaky the Wyld Stallyns greens are. You'll absolutely hit some putts where you say - it breaks that way??
Several Links rounds under my belt - I find each play is always an excellent adventure. If I lived anywhere close to this place I'd definitely make this my home course. Wonderful that it still exists and fantastic the track was brought back to original as built glory. Highly recommended - a course any proficient golfer should absolutely visit and savor.
Gets Better Every Time
The Links Course at Lawsonia is one of my favorite courses I've played. It truly gets better every single time I play it. I last reviewed the Links in 2019, and I wanted to post an update with current thoughts.
The conditions at Lawsonia Links are the best I've ever seen. The course is playing fast and firm, and the greens are rolling really true.
The greens are incredibly interesting with so many possible pin placements. On the day we played they had an event on the course, so we were challenged with some very difficult pins. But this only made the course more fun!
I can't recommend Lawsonia Links highly enough. It's a great value, especially the All-Day rate. I will continue to go back as often as I can!
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Nothing better than sunset at Lawsonia Links. Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 08/21/2021
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The 13th green at dusk with a full moon rising. Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 08/21/2021
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A unique angle to 2 green. Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 08/21/2021
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The approach to the 1st hole Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 08/21/2021
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Check out the view of 10 from the practice green. Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 08/21/2021
Great value, wee overrated
So much love out there for Lawsonia hate being (slightly) critical. Don't get me wrong it's a extremely fun course, the staff was great, the quirks are worth the visit and the value is second to none. But I would call it more Links "style" as the fairways while somewhat firm do not roll like a true links. Greens and tee boxes were pretty beat up, but again for the price, I'm not complaining. Driving range was closed as the picker was short parts they couldn't get, but who really cares it's all about the golf. Box car # 7 is super fun, as are so many approach shots. Do wish they'd cut the rough down was impossible to see a ball unless you're on top of it, and the whites @ ~6500 yards with the large greens made it play much more than 6500. In the afternoon for our second 18 we made it to # 12 and there were 4 groups on the hole at the same time, and thus cut our round short.
A Fun Blast from the Past
Lawsonia Links has incredible scale and visual deception is everywhere. It's amazing how well it holds up to the modern game. Despite being manufactured, it fits very well with the land and tests you around every corner. The conditions were a little soft and the pace of play was a little slower than I'd like, but I still had a blast and would definitely return. It's a pretty special golf course.
Overrrated
I was really looking forward to playing Lawsonia, but after playing it, I left wondering what I missed? I found myself bored by the layout and pace of play was terrible. I’d rather play Whistling Straits/Blackwolf Run or Sand Valley any day.
Know before you go
Second time I played here, great reputation, great service, good price, course conditions were very good, speedy round. Be aware before you play here, most of the holes have elevated greens, up 10-20 feet above fairway height, with very steep heavily grassed banks. So if you cannot make a high shot with soft landing you will be asked to make difficult pitch shots to the green on most of the holes. The greens are hard, fast and true; they do not hold anything but a perfect approach shot. I'm a 14 handicap with pretty good pitch shot skills, and it was very hard to get shots to hold the green.
Classic Links
The course was in great condition and beautiful. It is fair and fun to play. The greens are challenging. The staff is friendly and helpful. This is a must play for anybody.
Beautiful links course
Course was scenic and in excellent condition
cart paths were a little rough
Several tees allowed flexibility for different levels and weather conditions
Greens were definitely the signature feature with varied undulations and crowning
Elevation changes added variety
No water hazards, but fescue and moderate rough
Well worth a trip and two different courses to add options
Lawsonia Links
Just absolutely love this course, very challenging but fair. Every time I’m near Lawsonia I try to golf this course, You won’t be disappointed
Not sure if Scottish countryside or Green Lake..
A must play in South Central Wisconsin. The length is very manageable...stay out of the long grass. Made a snaking 50 footer...which makes sense because you see a lot of those. Greens were in good shape. Massive. The front 9 has several old barns that really give you the links feel. The back has wonderful views of the country and course.
One of the best courses in Wisconsin
Classic Langford & Moreau course with a wonderful restoration by Ron Forse. The greens defy description. The boxcar 7th green has to be seen in person. I am a huge fan of Bill Langford courses and this is his best.
A Unique Midwestern Golf Experience For Less
Playing the Links at Lawsonia can ellicit all sorts of reactions. For some, it can be a spiritual golf awakening. For others, it can feel like a tricked up plot of prairie land. For me, it was just exceptional golf at an exceptional value.
The theme of Lawsonia is the bunkering and accompanied raised greens. And much like a Star Wars film you either love it and want more (and get more) of it or you don't. Unlike the sci-fi movies, it may take you a few holes to decide which side of the deep, oblong sand trap and steep-sided greens your opinion falls.
The "Boxcar" hole is many golfers' favorite, the par-3 7th with the steepest bank I've ever climbed up to a green. My other favorites were the roley-poley par-5 13th and the beautifully sculpted par-4 17th. I wasn't a huge fan of the blind tee shots right off the bat on #1 and #2, but it's a minor critique to an otherwise awesome layout. There's a great variety of holes and shots to play and the course will keep you entertained round after round.
I played the course as part of a 16-player group and the staff handled our event with friendliness and professionalism. They even extended us an invitation to play as much as we could in the waning light of the evening in a 10-player super-scramble. It was perhaps the highlight of our entire 4-day trip to Wisconsin!
For those looking for a unique golf experience but not wanting to break the bank, look no further than Lawsonia. It will not disappoint!
Absolutely phenomenal
I played here for the first time and was blown away. Best course I have ever played. I already want to take the 6 hour drive one way just to play again.
Course was packed so I was already expecting a long round, but it was moving which was really nice. The starter is really nice and helpful and lets you know all the lines for a lot of the holes. The signature hole 7 par 3 with the train box car buried beneath the green is a hole unlike any other.
Get out there and hit em strait!