GOLF COURSES NEAR MINNEAPOLIS
GOLF COURSES NEAR MINNEAPOLIS FOR EVERY NEED
There’s no shortage of golf courses near Minneapolis! The options range from kid-friendly to advanced championship-style courses, and each one has something special to offer. Golfing is a great way to enjoy Minnesota’s beautiful landscape with its scenic lakes and mature trees. You won’t even have to stray far from the city to find beautiful courses with a secluded atmosphere. Either way, we have rentals all over the Twin Cities area.
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Bluff Creek Golf Course
Kids 17 and under play for free after the last posted tee time of the night (no earlier than 6:53 p.m. in the middle of summer) any day of the week, and the adult just pays $1.00 per hole. It’s a great way to introduce your kids to golf without making a dent in the wallet!
Braemar Golf Courses
Braemar Park features a driving range and both a nine-hole course and an 18-hole course, for a total of 27 holes! Its 500 acres have a feeling of seclusion amidst its urban setting, only 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis.
Como Golf Course
The Como 18-Hole Golf Course is nestled behind the historic Como Park Zoo & Conservatory and sits across from the scenic Lake Como. The course has a par 70, plays 5,581 yards from the middle tees, and has a rating of 67.5 and a slope of 122.
Edinburgh USA
Edinburgh USA, located in Brooklyn Park, is one of the top public golf courses in the country! It’s known for its famous 17th hole, which has an island fairway and a peninsula for a green. The course is also the site of the biggest putting green in the U.S., which houses its 9th, 18th, and practice green totaling 40,000 square feet.
Halla Greens Chanhassen Executive Golf Course
Halla Greens Chanhassen Executive Golf Course is a par 29 with multiple sets of tees. The course is perfect for both the advanced player working on their approach shots into greens and the beginner golfer trying to get a feel for the game. The fast-paced course is typically played in less than two hours.
Hiawatha 18-Hole Golf Course
This par 73 course is located next to Lake Hiawatha, south of Minneapolis. Its 18 holes sit on a mostly flat 140 acres with 12 ponds, mature trees, and small greens.
Highland 9 Golf Course
The regulation Highland 9 Golf Course, with a par 35, is 3,000 yards from the back tees. Mature trees frame the fairways and large greens provide a challenge for all levels of golfers.
Highland National Golf Course
Highland National offers modern amenities with the feel of a grand old traditional course. This is an 18-hole, 3,200-6,600 yard, par 72 course with a 71.2 rating.
Keller Golf Course
Keller Golf Course, with its nearly 100-year history, boasts rich tradition. Through the years, the course has hosted several PGA and LPGA tours. After reopening to the public in 2014, Keller received the Best Municipal Renovation of 2014 from Golf Magazine.
Meadowbrook Golf Course
Meadowbrook Golf Course features 18 holes of championship golf, food and beverage services, a golf shop, and facilities for special events, group golf, and corporate outings.
Phalen Golf Course
This 18-hole golf course is a par 70 at 6,100 yards from the back tees with a rating of 67.5 and a slope of 116. The course stretches along the west side of beautiful Lake Phalen in Phalen Park and presents numerous doglegs, water hazards, and bunkers.
Roseville Cedarholm Golf Course
Roseville Cedarholm Golf Course is a par-three, nine-hole course conveniently located just north of both St. Paul and Minneapolis. The course is lined with beautiful gardens and mature trees and can consistently be played in less than two hours by golfers of all ages and abilities.
Rush Creek Golf Club
Located 20 miles from downtown Minneapolis, Rush Creek Golf Club is Minnesota’s premier golf facility. Its 18-hole championship golf course has hosted numerous national events, including 3 LPGA Tour events and the 2004 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship.
Shamrock Golf Club
Shamrock Golf Course is located in Corcoran, Minnesota and features 18 holes of rolling terrain that is perfect for any level of golfer to enjoy. Plus, the staff is dedicated to making your experience one to remember.
Valleywood Golf Club
Valleywood Golf Course is widely recognized as one of the premier public golf courses in the Twin Cities area. Located in beautiful Apple Valley on 190 acres of rolling hills with 11 ponds and majestic trees, Valleywood gives you the feel of a country club at a daily fee rate.