Fairways & Greens - Minnesota

Madden's On Gull Lake - Big And Green By Steve Dowling Vacationers started traveling to Minnesota's Lake Country back at the turn of the 20th century even though the trek was arduous via train and horse drawn livery. Tourists were drawn to the...

Breezy Point Resort - It's All About The Deal, All-Inclusive And All-Exclusive By Steve Dowling The state of the golf industry in Minnesota has been a challenge for course owners over the past few years but it appears that one resort in the...

Cragun's Legacy Courses - No Gamble Here By Steve Dowling Minnesota, the land of 10,000 lakes, is also known as a great place to kick back and relax. Minnesota is a fantastic place to play golf. The Brainerd Region has been the epicenter of the...

Whitefish Golf Club - Beauty With A Challenge By Tim Ryan Tucked away in the tall pines and majestic oaks is a classic-style golf course that simply must be at the top of your next vacation itinerary. Whitefish Golf Club is an affordable golf...

Golden Eagle Golf Club - Forward Thinking By Steve Dowling The co-designers of Golden Eagle Golf Club stood one day, before construction began, at a high point of the property overlooking their uncut rolling timberland and motivationally...

Chaska Town Course, Among The Finest By R.J. Smiley Chaska Mayor, Bob Roepke made the following statement prior to opening Chaska Town Course in 1997, "Our vision is that Chaska will be home to both the best private (Hazeltine National) and the...

Crystal Lake Golf Club-Where Great Golf And Great Events Begin By Tim Ryan "Have you played Crystal Lake in Lakeville?" A golfing friend asked me a couple of weeks ago. "Ain't never been, but I'd sure like to go," I sung in my best Jimmy Buffet...

The Wilds Golf Club In Prior Lake-A Great Place To Elevate Your Game By Tim Cotroneo What is the farthest distance you've been able to see in any direction from a golf course? At The Wilds Golf Club you're treated to a spectacular panoramic...

Cragun's - The Legacy Continues By Tim Ryan Nearly all Minnesota golfers are well aware of the abundance of heavenly facilities located in the golf kingdom of Brainerd Lakes. Of the many sparkling loops near and around "the lakes", The Legacy...

Izatys - Back From The Dead By R.J. Smiley Located just 90 miles from the Twin Cities, Izatys was one of the first resorts developed in Minnesota. In 1922 Izatys started as a fishing camp and has been a major part of the resort community on...

Rush Creek Golf Club - Public Course, Private Feel By Tim Cotroneo The feeling before playing a golf course for the first time could be compared to the anticipation of a first date. Will the course meet or exceed in your expectations? If you've...

Golden Eagle - The Brainerd Golf Trail's Northern Gem By R.J. Smiley The northern end of the Brainerd Lakes golf trail is a land of rolling forested hills and home to a wonderful golf course called Golden Eagle Golf Club. Located in the hamlet...

Giants Ridge - Quality & Value! By R.J. Smiley Many believe that with the combination of world-class golf, skiing, hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing and kayaking, and a variety of quality accommodations, Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort is...

The Wilderness At Fortune Bay By R.J. Smiley The Wilderness at Fortune Bay is perched atop high granite ridges with spectacular panoramic views of the undisturbed wilderness and of magnificent Lake Vermilion. The Jeff Brauer design is a major...

Flora, Fauna, Boat Rides And Great Golf By Gordy Ginsberg No other golf course in our area, and few in the world, have a scenic lake cruise included in their green fee. The catch? Before they let you board the boat, you have to launch a tee...

Valley View Golf Course By R.J. Smiley Valley View Golf Course and the wonderful clubhouse that houses Eagle Ridge Restaurant & Lounge are perched high on the hilltop above the city of Belle Plaine with a view of the Minnesota River that...