54% match
For Red tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake Wissota
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
169
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Lake Wissota Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lake Wissota, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 29%Scoring 21%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%Precision 15%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
16.3
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
30
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lake Wissota
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lake Wissota.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
ncardin@newmangolf.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
Lake Wissota Dr, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729, USA
Course Description
Lake Wissota Golf Course is a public 18-hole championship golf course located near Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The course offers a scenic lakeside setting with rolling terrain, large greens, and a clubhouse, making it suitable for regular rounds as well as group outings and tournaments. In addition to play, the venue hosts banquets and weddings, with events coordinated by an events planner and chef for up to 313 guests. Lake Wissota promotes golf-related activities such as lessons and leagues, and serves visitors from the Chippewa Valley area and surrounding regions.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Don Stepanik
Opened
1997
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(215 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Lake Wissota, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:Players meet constant short par four choices that test tee control and wedge trust. Tough par fives add risk where poor seconds lead to big score trouble.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 715971 yards5460 metersCR 69.2Bogey 91.4Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.6 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 45.8 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 14 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 12 | — | 1 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 181 | 492 | 132 | 342 | 357 | 513 | 335 | 305 | 2965 | 361 | 186 | 383 | 477 | 373 | 370 | 441 | 109 | 306 | 3006 | 5971 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715021 yards4591 metersCR 64.4Bogey 84.4Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 41.8 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.6 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 14 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 12 | — | 1 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 281 | 130 | 405 | 96 | 320 | 304 | 442 | 273 | 275 | 2526 | 316 | 146 | 305 | 451 | 289 | 340 | 332 | 83 | 233 | 2495 | 5021 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 714818 yards4406 metersCR 63.2Bogey 82.8Slope 106
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 41.3 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 41.5 · Slope 107
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 14 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 12 | — | 1 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 281 | 122 | 405 | 96 | 259 | 304 | 415 | 273 | 275 | 2430 | 316 | 135 | 305 | 392 | 289 | 311 | 332 | 83 | 225 | 2388 | 4818 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724818 yards4406 metersCR 68.2Bogey 95.0Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.9 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.1 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 12 | — | 1 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 281 | 122 | 405 | 96 | 259 | 304 | 415 | 273 | 275 | 2430 | 316 | 135 | 305 | 392 | 289 | 311 | 332 | 83 | 225 | 2388 | 4818 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lake Wissota
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile51% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control35%
Visualization20%
70% match
For Red tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min10 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy22%
73% match
For Red tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
14 Week Flagship Program for Lake Wissota
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lake Wissota. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 7.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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65% match
For Red tees
Pitch long distances, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion16%
Precision12%
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Get Started68% match
For Red tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
50% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Scoring32%
Alignment23%
65% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
62% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
58% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment21%
Distance Control15%
82% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring29%
Aim20%
62% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring19%
Dispersion14%
73% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy23%
Alignment13%
70% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control29%
Alignment15%
77% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim12%
Precision12%
65% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring21%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
37% match
For Blue tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
43% match
For Blue tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
80% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Aim13%
66% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
61% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Aim24%
Dispersion18%
59% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
78% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
Accuracy17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision16%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring26%
Aim17%
59% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
35% match
For Gold tees
Read long breaks, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min7 HCP7 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization39%
Dispersion14%
54% match
For Gold tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
74% match
For Gold tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
Precision15%
79% match
For Gold tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
Precision16%
54% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
64% match
For Gold tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
43% match
For Gold tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
54% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Trajectory20%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started67% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control17%
66% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment16%
Scoring12%
52% match
For Gold tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
70% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring24%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion14%
Aim14%
37% match
For Red tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-27 min9 HCP4 drills
Dispersion38%
Accuracy33%
Visualization10%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Wissota
Get answers to common questions about playing Lake Wissota and what to expect.
How difficult is Lake Wissota for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Lake Wissota challenges consistency. The 120.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lake Wissota?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5394 yards. The back tees extend to 5971.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lake Wissota?
With a course rating of 69.2 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Lake Wissota and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5971.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Lake Wissota and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Lake Wissota strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 5971.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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