Twin Cities Golf Courses

Golf lovers certainly won't be without their opportunity to play a challenging game with over 585 golf courses in the state and over 170 golf courses in the Twin Cities region.  In fact, the city of Minneapolis has more golfers per capita than any other city.  Typical golf season in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area generally runs from April to October each year, weather permitting.

While there are many courses worth noting for their unique characteristics and levels of play, here are a few interesting places you may consider for a tee off:

  • Highland National Golf Course, Saint Paul - An upscale, public course. Renovated in 2005.  The famous 15th hole features a Snoopy-shaped bunker in honor of the late Charles Schulz, who learned to play golf here.  Two putting greens and lessons are available.  Also adjacent to the Highland National Driving Range which features a modern, 55-station driving range and practice center. (651) 695-3774
  • Hiawatha Golf Course, Minneapolis - A fun, public course with pretty scenery and reasonable rates.  Part of the course borders Lake Hiawatha. This course is generally flat and not-too-difficult which makes it excellent for beginners or even seasoned players in need of the occasional ego boost. (612) 724-7715
  • Hazeltine National Golf Club, Chaska - A private course catering to avid golfers and suitable for national championships.  Hazeltine will be hosting the 2009 PGA event, and has hosted several championship events in years past.  Golfers can attend clinics and tournaments here as well.  Hazeltine makes a beautiful backdrop for weddings and special events. (952) 556-5400
  • Keller Golf Course, Saint Paul - This public course was revitalized in the 1980s and is now very popular with locals.  It offers a moderate level of play with undulating fairways, water hazards, and mature trees.  (651) 484-3011
  • Braemar Golf Course, Edina - This public course is relatively flat and orderly offering a fair but challenging game.  It is a highly recommended course and has been rated among the top 75 public courses and in one of the top 100 women-friendly courses.  The trees are plentiful and the greens and vegetation around the course are very well-kept.  The course offers an indoor golf dome, driving range, and practice areas as well.  (952) 826-6799
  • Baker National Golf Course, Medina - Noted as one of the finest public courses in the state, this course is uniquely located inside the scenic Baker National Park Reserve.  It is surrounded by beautiful vegetation and wildlife.  Practice areas, a driving range, and both leagues and lessons are available for juniors and adults.  (763) 694-7670