Golf - Twin Cities Gateway

Though named for Minnesota’s youth, Victory Links is a links impersonation course that can play up for juniors or well back (stretched to 7,048 yards) for the big-league hitters. As the only PGA Tour-designed course open to the public in Minnesota, its location (in Blaine) makes it readily accessible. In 2014, PGA Tour legend Gary Player toured the 18-hole championship layout and declared the putting surfaces at Victory Links as good as he had ever seen in the public realm.

Victory Links Golf Course

Island Lake Golf and Training Center in Shoreview is a family treasure and features a nine-hole executive layout ideal for the developing golfer and senior player. The course is beautifully landscaped and boasts placid ponds, a driving range and mini-golf course. There are programs for juniors and seniors, beginners and even advanced players. For a truly memorable experience that anyone of any age will enjoy, don’t miss the Glow Golf Nights, played under the stars. The Slicer’s Deli provides great sandwiches and treats between nines or after your round.

Island Lake Golf and Training Center

Sure, there are 75 bunkers at the aptly named Bunker Hills Golf Club, but they are spread across 27 championship holes and an executive nine making them all quite the adventure. Nestled in beautiful Bunker Hills Regional Park in Coon Rapids, this premier golf destination is characterized by large greens, tree-lined fairways and, of course, the bunkers. For golfers who are serious about golf instruction and improving their games, or getting started correctly, the GOLFTEC Bunker Hills learning center provides an unmatched experience and consistent results. As host to numerous Minnesota State Opens, Bunker Hills features Kendall’s Chop House – one of the best restaurants in the area and a variety of holes unmatched in the region.

Bunker Hills Golf Club

Located in Ham Lake, Majestic Oaks Golf Club showcases two championship 18-hole golf courses and an executive nine holer. The championship courses are characterized more by trees than water, though a number of holes do have ponds that come into play. The club is also known for The Oaks Bar & Grill, which offers delicious dining, delectable desserts, appetizers and a full bar in a warm, welcoming ambience.

Majestic Oaks Golf Club

As the state’s only private PGA Tour-owned property, the Tournament Players Club (TPC) Twin Cities was designed by golf legend, Arnold Palmer. This 18-hole championship venue flows across 235 acres of breathtaking countryside. The layout has a reputation for unveiling immaculate conditioning with pearly white sand bunkers protecting professional-grade greens. Demanding enough to host the best golfers in the world at the the 3M Open PGA Tournament in July, the 7,164-yard, par-72 TPC routing features six sets of tees welcoming golfers of every ability.

Tournament Players Club (TPC) Twin Cities

Beauty and excitement are the themes when playing the nine-hole executive course known as Brightwood Hills Golf Course located in New Brighton. At 1,538 yards, this par 30 design has mature trees, raised greens, and water on several holes to challenge a vast array of players. Due to its quaint setting, Brightwood is popular with learning golfers and families as well as a variety of league players.

Brightwood Hills Golf Course

Situated in the heart of historic Anoka, Green Haven Golf & Banquet Center provides 18 championship holes of golf along with a full range of amenities. The course has been around since 1937 so tradition is on full display and is very playable for the high handicap player while providing a solid test for the single digit handicap player. Green Haven is particularly convenient and its park-like setting makes for a wonderful round of golf.

Green Haven Golf & Banquet Center

Created by noted designer Joel Goldstrand, the 6,308-yard course at Rum River Hills Golf Club in Anoka offers a challenge to all levels of ability. Goldstrand incorporated many shot-making characteristics into the offering including water-guarded greens and fairways, traditional rolling terrain, conservative greenside bunkering and his trademark undulating putting surfaces. Like many courses in the vicinity, Rum River is set among mature trees and challenges players with a good mix of both water and sand.

Rum River Hills Golf Club