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The 18-hole Woodlands Course is a stunning contrast to its predecessor, the Links Course. Its fairways are densely tree-lined and guarded by a series of about 80 traps, making it much tighter. Considered a modern target course, it is comprised of radical elevation, and large bent grass greens that are moderately fast and well bunkered. Water comes into play on four holes. This unusual layout is carved out of longstanding forests of oak, maple, pine, elm and walnut trees. Natural wildlife such as whitetail deer, hawk, eagle and turkey are often seen meandering through the virgin timbers. This picturesque tract offers breathtaking lakeshore panorama on hole #3, a.k.a. The Cliff Hole. This truly awesome 169-yard par 3 features a radical 65-foot drop from tee to green. Hole no. 2 is a 341-yard par 4 center pieced with a 90+-year-old stone quarry that separates the fairway from green and donned with the Judson Tower, a historical landmark. Required accuracy and distance make this an unforgiving ogre that has been quoted by Golf Digest readers as “one of the toughest courses you will ever play” “second only to Blackwolf Run,” and “top five best courses ever played.”

Statistics

Length/Par: Blue 6618/72, White 6186/72, Gold 5896/72, Red 5106/72
 
Slope/Rating: Blue 132/72.7, White 129/70.1, Gold 68.6/125, Red 119/65.2

Ladies: White: 137/75.6, Gold 75.0/128, Red 125/69.6
 
Course Record: Ed Terasa shot a 67 in the late 1990’s (date unknown).
 
Pace of Play Rating: 4½ hours

Lawsonia Course Regulations

•  U.S.G.A. Rules observed.

•  Out of Bounds on Links Course - White stakes at right of #3. Fence to right of #4, #5, #6, and #7.

•  Matches of over 4 players are not permitted unless granted from golf staff.

•  Shirts must be worn at all times on the course.

•  Each player must have a bag and a set of clubs. Rentals available.

•  Golf carts must be kept at least 30 feet from tees and greens.

•  Please repair ball marks and rake traps.

•  All players must keep the pace to avoid slow play. Required to play 9 holes within 2 hours and 15 minutes.

•  If under age of 14, player must play with someone at least 19 years old.

•  No alcoholic beverages permitted.

•  90 degree cart rule on Woodlands Course and Links Course.

•  Maximum of 5 minutes to look for lost balls.

•  Walking permitted at certain times. Unlimited twilight walking.

•  Proper golf attire required (no cutoff shorts, gym shorts, or tank tops, please).

•  Collared and sleeved shirts REQUIRED.

•  No metal spikes allowed (replacement service provided upon your arrival).

•  No persons under age 18 allowed to drive carts.

•  Non-playing walkers allowed. Non-playing cart riders will be charged standard cart fee.

Architect

Joe Lee and his protégé Rocky Roquemore built the first nine in 1983 and completed the second nine in 1991. Roquemore's Atlanta firm was the architectural consultant for The Woodlands, his first Wisconsin-built golf course. Roquemore co-developed three courses at Disney World in Orlando, Doral's Blue Monster in Miami, Cog Hill's Dubs Dread in suburban Chicago, Pine Meadow Course in Chicago, and many other quality layouts.

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