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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6308 yards
Slope 125
Rating 70.1

Bass Lake Golf Course boasts some of the finest golf in the Northwoods. Carefully carved from mature forests of oak and pine trees, the course is abundant with native wildlife. The course dates back to 1926 but it underwent a major renovation in 2003 that made certain aspects more challenging, while also making it more playable for a wider range of skill levels. The layout is much like playing two golf courses in one with a front nine that is tightly lined with trees and a hillier back nine that wraps around a large lake. There are also a few small ponds that come into play on the front nine. The rolling terrain guarantees uneven lies as well as the occasional blind shot. Accuracy will also be needed in order to avoid the strategically placed sand traps, mature trees, and thick rough.

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Course Details

Year Built 1926
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Larry Packard (1961) Jerry Matthews

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $13
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Wisconsin (2023 #18) (2022 #9)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2022 #10)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Course Conditions in the U.S. (2022 #4)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Layout in the U.S. (2022 #11)

Reviews

4.8
54 Reviews (54)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 6
Undulating Greens 6
Water Hazards 6
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 7
Advanced Golfers 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 7

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Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A beautiful couse

The course is challenging. The greens are very fast and require precise iron approaches in order to make for easier putting.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Outing

Bass Lake is a very nice course. For this time of year the greens were in very good shape and overall we had a great day of golf with good bar staff after our round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Don't Miss Out on this Gem!

Played Bass Lake (35 minutes from Rhinelander) 3 times the 2nd week of Sept. on annual fall vacation in the north woods. Fantastic course, fabulous condition, Very friendly staff. As a 8-10 handicapper, the Blue tees were challenging (I was not up to the Black tees, which would have made it a very difficult test). Don't recommend the white tees unless a 18 handicapper or worse). 6 days after the greens were aerated, they were in great shape. Beautiful hilly course without any gimmicks or impossible shots (but some great views and very demanding shots).

Will not play any other courses in the area as long as I am in this part of the state.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Bass Lake

We(foursome) played this course on a day when the weather was perfect. The course was also perfect, excellent greens, very good fairways. Extremely beautiful course. We had a great time. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The greens are well groomed and manicured plus run true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course has everything.

This course is a work of art painted on the beautiful canvas of the Northwoods landscape. The course has every feature to test a golfer: water hazards, tree-lined fairways, well-placed bunkers, changes in elevation/slopes, etc. If you haven't played this course yet, I assure you that you will be pleasantly surprised to discover the many facets that this golfing "gem" has to offer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great course

The course is in great condition. Greens fast and true. The course is fun to play and offers plenty of challenge on a scenic layout. Great value. Relaxed atmosphere and a warm friendly vibe. I like to make the trip from Minneapolis a couple times a year. Never disappoints. Great to play for a group with a range of handicaps. It will challenge the scratch players and allow the less gifted to bogey their way around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

True Gem of a Course

First off you will be using every club in your bag. I have been playing this course every spring, summer and fall for over 30 years and I am always amazed on how great of shape the course is in especially the Greens which are fast and they roll true. Good times are had both on and off the course as Jim Pukall and his staff go out of their way to make you feel at home. You get great rates for the rounds you play with cart or walking. For more info visit the website www.basslakecc.com. Also Jim has information for upcoming tournament events each month which are a hoot to play in.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Hidden gem in the Northwoods of Wisconsin

Didn't get to play this absolute gem of a course due to weather, wet conditions. We will go and play another time as we have played before. Worth the time and cost, a great course and fun, too. How do I get my online sign up fee refunded? We got rained out but you still charged me.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best Kept Secret in Northern Wisconsin

I have been playing this course for over 30 years. It may be the greatest course to play with your buddies with a few dollars on the line. Plan to stay the weekend and play 36 a day. Talk to my buddy "Pooks" who manages the course and he'll set you up with a place to stay that won't be more than 5 minutes from the first tee. I usually walk when I golf, but this is a riding course (not required, but you will really be glad you did, especially on that second 18). Pace is play is always good. Stay and eat, the food is great and the staff is super friendly. I will upload a pic or two after my next trip there this Summer. It's reachable from Minneapolis, Green Bay, Milwaukee or Chicago. You will have a great weekend I promise.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great course, Great Staff

Green were incredible. Super nice staff. Challenging but short course. Very scenic. Make sure you check this one out if you are in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bass Lake

Course in fair shape due to rough winter but overall good. Could have used a course marshall as we had to wait for foursome ahead of us 2.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Bass lake

The course is not overly long, but is quite challenging. It was in great shape and has a lot of variety. It is a course that really requires all kinds of shots and should appeal to golfers at all levels.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Course in excellant shape

Greens, Fairways were beautiful, especially for this late in season up here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Lovely, shorter course in great shape.

Bass Lake is a well-groomed slightly shorter course in very good condition. The greens are somewhat fast and in almostn perfect shape. There are numerous dog-legs and some water hazards.
Fun to play for the average an d senior golfer. Highly recommended.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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