Getting To Know: Waushara Country Club

Whether you have played a course 20+ times a year or looking to play the course for the first time, insights from an insider can help enhance your golf experience. Below is an interview with Eric Buckholtz who shares some valuable tidbits about the course, memorable holes and must eats and treats at the 19th.

Give Our Readers An Overview of the Golf Course/Property
We have 27 fun holes. Each nine is very unique. A lot of doglegs and risk/reward shots. You can hit driver on every hole or you can play it conservatively. We have three different sets of tees for all skill levels. Two true island par threes and many other uniquely carved holes out of the woods. Our par fives are reachable in two but be careful because many hazards come into play.

If Someone Was Looking To Golf In The Area, Why Should They Play Your Course?
You can spend an entire weekend at Waushara. We rotate our nines daily so you are never playing the same 18 twice in a three day span. You can also play different tees; even if you don't hit it a ton you can play the blues from 6,300 and the whites from 5,900. I truly encourage players to try out blue tees. We have some great tees that hardly ever get used. We change tees and pins regularly. We also have daily specials every day during the week. Specials include $25 for seniors on Mondays, 2 for 1 on Tuesdays, Twilight starts at 1pm on Thursdays and Facebook Fridays give our Facebook fans great discounts. We also have some great stay and play packages with many local lodging options including: Silvercryst, Boarders, Super 8, many campgrounds and even some lake properties you can rent by the week.

What Tips or Local Knowledge Would You Provide To Help Them Score Better At Your Course?
I would say the best advice I can give is don't be over the greens. If you can't control your driver don't hit it; it can get you in a ton of trouble.

Recent Awards or What You Are Most Proud About The Course?
We have put a lot of money into our greens over the last four years. They use to be somewhat slow and inconsistent; now they are quite fast and consistent. We also have let a lot of the natural grass areas grow up to give the course more definition. I have heard a lot of great comments over the last few years on all of our improvements.

What Is The Signature, Most Talked About, or Most Photographed Hole?
I would say Bridges #7. It is a great par three with an island green. It can play anywhere from 99 to 150 yards. I also here a lot of great comments about #6 Lakeview. It is a par 5 carved out of the woods, you can reach it in two but can also take a huge number because of out of bounds on the right and woods on the left, the green is also guarded by rocks and bunkers. You also get a great view of Silver Lake from the tee and a beautiful view of our marsh at the green.

What Is Your Favorite Hole? Any Tips to Play It?
My favorite hole is Lakeview #6. Control your drive and hopefully put yourself in position to reach in two. I've been on in two but also taken unspeakable numbers. The hole gives you that "up north" feel.

Must Have Dish or Drink after the round at the 19th Hole?
Sit our on the deck and watch groups come in on #9 and tee off on #1. Have a local brew or one of our bartenders many special drinks. We don't have a huge menu but our Silver Creek hot dogs are great and the popcorn is fresh and free. Silvercryst Resort and Moose Inn Supper Club are about a mile down the road and both have awesome food.

Who Holds Course Record and What Was Their Score?
I believe it's a 63 by a couple different people.

Back Tee Stats
Par: 72
Yardage: 6300
Slope: 129
Rating: 71.5

More Information
Waushara Country Club
N2410 Hillside St.
Wautoma, WI, 54982
920-787-4649
www.wausharacountryclub.com