Golf Courses - Top 25
Ranked by slope rating | List information taken from the 2013 Business Information Guide
Source: Minnesota Golf Association, golf course representatives, and websites. If you were not contacted for this list but would like to be in the future, please contact research@tcbmag.com.
Definitions: Slope rating is a measure of difficulty for the bogey golfer; the lowest slope rating is 55 and the highest is 155. Course rating is a measure of the difficulty of the course, in relation to par, for the scratch golfer.
Note: List includes golf courses that have the highest slope ratings for the longest men's tee at each 18-hole course.
1 | Hazeltine National Golf Club
1900 Hazeltine Blvd.
Chaska, MN 55318
952-556-5400 • hngc.com
| 1962
Private
| 155
78.0
| Tournament
7/29/08
| 7,674
72
| $140
| $26/
Yes, $20-$28
| Robert Jones Jr.
| Chandler
Withington
| Full practice facility, bar and restaurant, pro shop, conference facility, lessons, formal dining, banquets, weddings, private parties, clubhouse, leagues, locker rooms
|
2 | The Wilds Golf Club
3151 Wilds Ridge
Prior Lake, MN 55372
952-445-3500 • golfthewilds.com
| 1995
Public
| 154
74.4
| Black
6/18/10
| 7,012
72
| $30-$80
| $10-$16/
No
| Tom Weiskopf
Jay Morrish
| Shad
Gordon
| Bar and restaurant, full practice facility, lessons, formal dining, banquets, weddings, private parties, pro shop, locker rooms, patio, clubhouse
|
3 | Spring Hill Golf Club
725 County Road 6
Wayzata, MN 55391
952-473-1500 • springhillgc.com
| 1999
Private
| 150
74.7
| Pewter
4/1/12
| 7,042
72
| $70
| $25/
No
| Tom Fazio
| Jeff
Kringen
| Full practice facility, bar and restaurant, pro shop, lessons, clubhouse, locker rooms, patio
|
4 | Cragun's Legacy Courses, Dutch Legacy
11000 Cragun's Dr.
Brainerd, MN 56401
800-272-4867 • craguns.com
| 1998
Resort
| 149
74.2
| Black
9/23/10
| 6,879
74
| $55-$95
| Included in greens fee/
No
| Robert Jones Jr.
| Charles
Klecatsky
| Bar and restaurant, marina, cabins and hotel rooms, boat rentals, club rental and storage, driving range, pro shop, conference facilities, lessons, pool and hot tub, spa, deli counter, formal dining, banquets, weddings, private parties
|
5 | TPC Twin Cities
11444 Tournament Players Pkwy.
Blaine, MN 55449
763-795-0800 • tpctwincities.com
| 2000
Private
| 148
75.7
| Gold
9/17/10
| 7,164
72
| $136
| Included in greens fee/
No
| Arnold Palmer
| Alan
Cull
| Range, practice greens, restaurant, bar
|
6 | Minnesota National Golf Course
23247 480th St.
McGregor, MN 55760
218-426-4444 • minnesotanationalgolfcourse.com
| 2008
Public
| 148
75.6
| Black
7/21/11
| 7,230
72
| $54-$89
| Included in greens fee/
No
| Joel Goldstrand
| Kent
Baril
| Play-and-stay packages, pro shop, bar and restaurant, banquets, leagues, lessons, walking trails, snowmobile access, marina, full practice facility
|
6 | Rush Creek Golf Club
7801 Troy Lane
Maple Grove, MN 55311
763-494-0400 • rushcreek.com
| 1996
Public
| 148
75.6
| Duncan
6/2/08
| 7,306
72
| $49-$109
| $19/
No
| John Fought
Bob Cupp
| Jay
Meyerhoff
| Full practice facility, bar and restaurant, golf academy, golf shop, banquets, conference facility, golf events
|
8 | Windsong Farm Golf Club
18 Golf Walk
Independence, MN 55359
763-479-3535 • wsfarm.com
| 2004
Private
| 147
75.7
| Championship
7/8/09
| 7,346
71
| $85-$200
| $30/
Yes, $25-$45
| John Fought
Tom Lehman
| Jim
Kidd
| Full practice facility, bar and restaurant, pro shop, lessons, limited private parties, clubhouse, locker rooms, patio
|
9 | Willingers Golf Club
6900 Canby Trl.
Northfield, MN 55057
952-652-2500 • willingersgc.com
| 1992
Public
| 147
74.3
| Black
6/12/12
| 6,809
72
| $30-$64
| Included in greens fee/
No
| Garrett Gill
| Ryan
Sabyan
| Bar and restaurant, pro shop, banquets, weddings, lessons, full practice facility, clubhouse, leagues
|
10 | Dacotah Ridge Golf Club
31042 County Hwy. 2
Morton, MN 56270
507-697-8050 • dacotahridge.com
| 2000
Public
| 145
74.8
| Tournament
9/7/07
| 7,109
72
| $37-$52
| $16/
No
| Rees Jones
| Eric
Hildreth
| Casino hotel stay-and-play packages, convention center, clubhouse, driving range, restaurant
|
11 | The Meadows at Mystic Lake
2400 Mystic Lake Dr.
Prior Lake, MN 55372
952-233-5533 • mysticlakegolf.com
| 2005
Public
| 145
74.7
| Black
8/23/10
| 7,144
72
| $55-$85
| Included in greens fee/
No
| Gill Miller
| Ben
Rosaasen
| Range, clubhouse, located directly next to casino, restaurant
|
12 | Blackberry Ridge Golf Course
3125 Clubhouse Road
Sartell, MN 56377
320-257-4653 • blackberryridgegolf.com
| 2000
Public
| 145
74.0
| Black
7/1/12
| 6,992
72
| $28-$33
| $9-$15/
No
| Joel Goldstrand
| Gray
Gillian
| Pro shop, bar and grill, banquets, leagues, lessons, driving range
|
13 | Golden Valley Golf and Country Club
7001 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427
763-732-4105 • gvgcc.com
| 1914
Private
| 144
74.7
| Blue
5/28/09
| 7,004
73
| $94-$120
| $21/
Yes, $30-$50
| A.W. Tillinghast
| Henry
Orme
| Full practice facility, bar and restaurant, lessons, indoor learning center, banquets, pro shop, weddings, locker rooms, pool, tennis courts, dining, receptions
|
13 | Somerby Golf Club
975 Somerby Pkwy. NE
Byron, MN 55920
507-775-3700 • somerby.com
| 2004
Private
| 144
74.7
| Gold
7/17/09
| 7,209
72
| $85-$130
| Included in greens fee/
Yes, $30
| John Fought
Tom Lehman
| David
Nordeen
| Clubhouse, restaurant, banquets, locker rooms, spa, fitness center, wine cellar, tennis courts
|
15 | Olympic Hills Golf Club
10625 Mount Curve Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
952-941-6262 • olympichills.com
| 1969
Private
| 144
74.6
| Blue
5/30/08
| 7,029
72
| $45-$75
| $24/
No
| Charles Maddox
| Michael
Preuss
| Pro shop, range, full practice facility, leagues, lessons, locker rooms, bar and grill, formal dining, banquets, weddings, private parties
|
16 | Izatys Resort, Black Brook Golf Course
40005 85th Ave
Onamia, MN 56359
320-532-4574 • izatys.com
| 1999
Resort
| 144
74.1
| Tournament
6/15/04
| 6,867
72
| $29-$49
| Included in greens fee/
No
| John Harbottle
| Tim
Murphy
| Pro shop, bar and restaurant, banquets, weddings, leagues, lessons, driving range, hotel, pool, marina, townhome rental
|
17 | Minnesota Valley Country Club
6300 Auto Club Road
Bloomington, MN 55438
952-884-2409 • mvcgolf.com
| 1924
Private
| 144
73.5
| Gold
11/1/11
| 6,804
73
| $85
| $20/
Yes, $16-$25
| Seth Raynor
| Rob
Hary
| Driving range, locker room, pro shop, dining area, bar and restaurant, banquets
|
18 | Minneapolis Golf Club
2001 Flag Ave. S
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
952-544-0021 • minneapolisgolfclub.com
| 1916
Private
| 143
74.7
| Black
6/2/08
| 7,100
72
| $75-$95
| $23/
Yes, $25
| Willie Parks
Donald Ross
| Dan
Simpson
| Full practice facility, pro shop, clubhouse, bar and restaurant, ballroom, formal dining, conference facility, leagues, lessons, private parties, weddings, banquets, locker rooms, pool
|
19 | Legends Golf Club
8670 Credit River Blvd.
Prior Lake, MN 55372
952-226-4777 • legendsgc.com
| 2001
Public
| 143
74.4
| Silver
9/15/11
| 7,063
72
| $89
| Included in greens fee/
No
| Gill Miller
| Dan
Dols
| Practice facility, pro shop, locker room, fine dining, bar and restaurant, banquets
|
20 | Deacon's Lodge at Grand View Lodge
9348 Arnold Palmer Dr.
Breezy Point, MN 56472
218-562-6262 • grandviewlodge.com
| 1999
Resort
| 143
74.1
| Black
7/22/10
| 6,977
72
| $59-$114
| Included in greens fee/
No
| Arnold Palmer
| Mark
Neva
| Full practice facility, driving range with short-game area, pro shop, lessons, clubhouse, leagues, bar and restaurant
|
21 | The Bridges
22852 County Road 17
Winona, MN 55987
507-452-3535 • winonagolf.com
| 1920
Public
| 143
73.9
| Gold
9/1/11
| 6,795
71
| $31
| $17/
No
| Ben Knight
Robert Jones Jr.
| Bill
MacAskill
| Practice facility, putting green, pro shop, event center, restaurant
|
22 | Edinburgh USA
8700 Edinbrook Crossing
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
763-315-8550 • edinburghusa.org
| 1987
Public
| 143
73.8
| Black
8/28/08
| 6,888
72
| $39-$62
| Included in greens fee/
No
| Robert Jones Jr.
| Don
Berry
| Full practice facility, pro shop, clubhouse, bar and restaurant, ballroom, formal dining, conference facility, private leagues, lessons, private parties, weddings, locker rooms, small fitness center
|
22 | The Pines at Grand View Lodge
23521 Nokomis Ave.
Nisswa, MN 56468
218-963-0001 • grandviewlodge.com
| 1990
Resort
| 143
73.8
| Green
10/1/09
| 6,874
72
| $49-$104
| Included in greens fee/
No
| Joel Goldstrand
| Jack
Wawro
| Full practice facility, bar and restaurant, pro shop, clubhouse, cabins, lessons, leagues, patio, weddings, private parties, banquets, formal dining, locker rooms, resort and golf packages, convention center, spa, fitness center, wine cellar
|
24 | Burl Oaks Golf Club
5400 N Arm Dr.
Minnetrista, MN 55364
952-472-4909 • burloaksgolfclub.com
| 1979
Private
| 143
73.6
| Blue
9/15/10
| 6,739
72
| $55-$75
| $18/
No
| Mark Mitchell
Joel Goldstrand
| Scott
Leer
| Driving range, putting green, bag storage, locker rooms, restaurant and bar, banquet facilities, pro shop, lessons, clubhouse, weddings and other private parties, leagues and tournaments
|
25 | Northfield Golf Club
707 Prairie St.
Northfield, MN 55057
507-645-4026 • northfieldgolfclub.com
| 1926
Public
| 143
73.3
| Black
6/15/09
| 6,728
72
| $50-$69
| Included in greens fee/
No
| Don Herfort
| Kyle
Holmes
| Pro shop, clubhouse, practice facilities, lessons, leagues, bar and restaurant, weddings, private parties, banquets, formal dining, locker rooms
|
25 | The Minikahda Club
3205 Excelsior Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55416
612-926-1601 • minikahdaclub.org
| 1898
Private
| 143
73.3
| Blue
7/23/08
| 6,787
72
| $75-$110
| $25/
Yes, $20-$50
| Donald Ross
| Douglas
Nelson
| Driving range, practice facility, pro shop, clubhouse, lessons, bar and restaurant, weddings, private parties, banquets, formal dining, locker rooms
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