The Woodlands course at Lawsonia is a solid track that suffers from being right next-door to its more acclaimed, and in my view superior architecturally, neighbor. I've always thought the Woodlands would get a bit more respect from GCA nuts if it was somewhere else; I wish it were here in the Madison area, so people could see that it's a better course than the over-rated University Ridge, which is similarly carved out of woodlands and features water on several holes. Woodlands has a couple of quite cool holes, built in and around an old quarry, and it's the course of the two at Lawsonia where you can actually get a glimpse of beautiful Green Lake. It's a Joe Lee/Rocky Roquemore effort, who also did some work I believe at Cog Hill. The Woodlands is traditional parkland layout, quite tight, with fairway corridors routed through woods, plenty of flattish bunkers, and good greens but nothing distinctive.
Given a choice, I'd urge two rounds at the Links, particularly if you haven't played it or been exposed to the work of its designer/builder, Langford and Moreau. Their work is out of the ordinary, really, compared to what you find at most courses. Lawsonia is probably the duo's best and most complete effort, faithfully maintained to near its original design, and its varied playing angles, unique green sites, and demanding greens take more than one round to truly appreciate.
The Woodland is good, but not distinctive. Lawsonia is really good, and quite distinctive. If you have two days, take Dan Moore's approach.