Exceptional Golf in the Twin Cities: Play the Gateway’s Best Courses

Discover your perfect round of golf in the Twin Cities Gateway. Our vibrant region boasts 11 exceptional golf courses, each offering a distinct style set against a stunning natural backdrop of Minnesota’s pristine lakes, rolling hills, and scenic rivers.

From challenging championship layouts designed by legends to relaxed, family-friendly executive tracks, there is a tee time waiting for every skill level. Book your round today and experience Minnesota golf at its finest, right here in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area.

Victory Links
The Links at Northfork
Brightwood Hills

Links to the Future (Blaine)

Though named for Minnesota’s youth, Victory Links Golf Course in Blaine is a clever links impersonation course that plays beautifully for all generations. It can play forward for juniors and beginners or stretch well back to 7,048 yards for big-league hitters looking for a true challenge.

Experience Scottish-Style Golf (Ramsey)

Located in Ramsey, The Links at Northfork offers a highly distinctive Scottish links-style golfing experience. Designed by noted architect Joel Goldstrand, this 18-hole championship course is revered for its rolling fairways, undulating greens, and a brilliant layout that rewards strategic shot-making. The facility is complemented by an expansive driving range, multiple practice greens, and a unique 3-hole practice loop, making it a premier destination for anyone looking to elevate their game.

A Family Treasure (Shoreview)

Island Lake Golf and Training Center in Shoreview is a family treasure featuring a nine-hole executive layout ideal for the developing golfer, seniors, and anyone wanting to hone their short game. The beautifully landscaped course features placid ponds, a full driving range, and a popular mini-golf course for post-round family fun.

High on the Hills (Coon Rapids)

Sure, there are 75 bunkers at the aptly named Bunker Hills Golf Club, but they are spread across 27 magnificent championship holes and a premier executive nine. Nestled within the beautiful Bunker Hills Regional Park in Coon Rapids, this premier destination is characterized by large greens, majestic tree-lined fairways, and immaculate hazards. As a proud host to numerous Minnesota State Opens, it also features Kendall’s Chop House—one of the best restaurants in the area for a post-round meal.

An aerial drone shot of the expansive, green fairways, sand traps, and mature trees of Majestic Oaks Golf Club under a clear blue sky.

Stately Oaks Championship Play (Ham Lake)

Located in Ham Lake, Majestic Oaks Golf Club showcases two spectacular championship 18-hole golf courses (The Signature and The Crossroads). These tracks are beautifully characterized by mature, towering oak trees and a number of strategically placed ponds that come into play, offering a premium and classic test of Minnesota golf.

The Perfect Tune-Up (Ham Lake)

In addition to its major tracks, the Executive Nine at Majestic Oaks offers a faster, highly accessible alternative layout. It is perfect for walking a quick afternoon round, dialing in your irons, or enjoying a low-stress game with the family before heading over to the famous 46th Hole Bar & Grill for dinner.

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3M Open
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Pros and Players (Blaine)

As the state’s only private PGA Tour-owned property, TPC Twin Cities in Blaine was designed by the iconic Arnold Palmer. This breathtaking 18-hole championship venue flows seamlessly across 235 acres of stunning Minnesota countryside. The layout has a legendary reputation for unveiling immaculate conditioning, boasting pearly white sand bunkers and professional-grade greens that host the world’s best players. Furthermore, it proudly plays host to the PGA Tour’s annual 3M Open each summer, giving everyday golfers the unique chance to walk the exact same fairways and test their skills on the very same holes played by the world’s top pros.

Beauty and Excitement (New Brighton)

Beauty and excitement are the defining themes when playing the nine-hole executive course known as Brightwood Hills Golf Course located in New Brighton. At 1,538 yards, this clever par-30 design features mature trees, raised greens, and water on several holes to challenge a vast array of skill levels in a fast, fun format.

Rich in Tradition (Anoka)

Situated in the heart of historic Anoka, Green Haven Golf & Banquet Center provides 18 championship holes of golf along with a full range of top-tier amenities. Welcoming players since 1937, rich golfing tradition is on full display here. Its park-like setting makes for a wonderfully scenic and relaxed round of golf.

Gold along the River (Ramsey)

Created by noted designer Joel Goldstrand, the 6,308-yard course at Rum River Hills Golf Club in Ramsey offers a fantastic challenge to all levels of ability. Traversing scenic terrain right along the river corridor, its mature, tree-lined fairways are accentuated by clever water hazards on at least seven holes, making the layout a natural haven for local wildlife and a favorite for metro golfers looking for a scenic round.

A Natural Escape (Lino Lakes)

Woven into the spectacular scenery of the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve, Chomonix Golf Course in Lino Lakes offers true sanctuary. Surrounded by mature trees and abundant wildlife, this course rewards accuracy. With water in play on many holes, it provides a quiet, north-woods feel just minutes from the metropolitan center.

Plan Your Golf Trip to the Twin Cities Gateway

Whether you want to test your accuracy on a tight fairway, bomb drives down a wide-open links course, or introduce your family to the game, the Gateway region has it all. With easy access to 22 convenient lodging options, free parking, and phenomenal dining, you can easily turn your day on the green into a memorable golf getaway.

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