Minnesota golf courses come in a wide variety from 9-hole mom and pop courses to 54-hole resort complexes. In this series of articles we have been discussing different destination, today we will highlight the golf courses located in the city of Duluth. The following are the golf courses located in Duluth. ? Enger Park Golf Course, 1801 West Skyline Boulevard. Telephone number is 218-723-3452. ? Grand View Golf Duluth, 5665 Grand View Road. Telephone number is 218-624-3452. ? Lester Park Golf Course, 1860 Lester River Road. Telephone number is 218-525-0828. ? Northland Country Club, 3901 East Superior Street. Telephone number is 218-525-1970. ? Ridgeview Country Club, 700 West Redwing Street. Telephone number is 218-728-3285. ? Pike Lake Country Club, 7895 East Pike Lake Road. Telephone number is 218-729-8160.
Enger Park Golf Course is a 27 hole facility that is made up of three 9-hole courses referred to as the Front 9, Middle 9 and Back 9.From the blue tee markers which play the longest the Front 9 plays 3,359 yards with a course rating of 36.6 and a slope index of 134. The Middle 9 plays at 3,168 yards with a course rating of 35.7 and a slope index of 137 from the blue tee markers. The Back 9 plays at 3,214 yards with a course rating of 35.7 and a slope index of 127 from the blue tee markers. The 18-hole green fee is $27.00 and golf carts are also available for rent.
Grand View Golf is a 9-hole par 36, 2,742-yard golf course. There are tree lined narrow fairways and thick rough to challenge you on this golf course. This is a great place to play a quick nine for a family that may have young or beginning golfers in the group.
Lester Park Golf Course is a 27-hole facility that is made up of three 9-hole courses referred to as the Front 9, Back 9 and the Lake 9. From the blue tee markers that are the back tees the Front 9 plays 3,182 yards with a course rating of 35.4 and a slope index of 117. The Back 9 plays 3,189 yards with a course rating of 35.4 and a slope index of 118 from the blue tee markers. The Lake 9 plays at 3,417 yards with a course rating of 36.3 and a slope rating of 133 from the back tee markers. The 18- hole green fee is $27.00 and golf carts are also available for rent.
Northland Country Club is an 18-hole course designed by Donald Ross. This is a private club that offers golf, tennis, swimming as well as cross country skiing during the winter months. Northland Country Club is recognized as a Top 5 course in Minnesota as well as a Top 100 course in the USA. If you have to opportunity to play at Northland accept the offer to play this grand course, which was established in 1899 with spectacular views of Lake Superior.
Ridgeview Country Club is a private member owned club located on the northeast edge of Duluth. The club was established in 1921 offers elevation changes along with natural rustic beauty making for a challenging golf course.
Pike Lake Country Club is a semi-private golf course that began in 1917 as a one-hole course. Over the years additional holes were added and in 1937 this 9-hole par 30 2,154-yard golf course was completed.
This summer as you plan your Minnesota vacation, make it a Minnesota rural golf vacation to Duluth!
Minnesota golf courses come in a wide variety, from 9-hole mom and pop operations to 54-hole resort complexes and we have been discussing different destinations in this series of articles. Today we will highlight the city of Rochester in the southeastern portion of the state. Rochester is located approximately 85 miles southeast of the Twin Cities on Hwy. 52. Rochester is known worldwide as the home of the Mayo Clinic. There are plenty of places to stay and other activities to participate in while in Rochester when you are done golfing. A good reference site is www.rochestercvb.org, which is the Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau, but we are here to primarily discuss the golf opportunities that Rochester has to offer.
The golf courses in Rochester and telephone numbers are: ? Eastwood Golf Club 1-507-281-6173 ? Maple Valley Golf & Country Club 1-507-285-9100 ? Meadow Lakes Golf Club 1-507-285-1190 ? Northern Hills Golf Club 1-507-281-6170 ? Oak Summit Golf Course 1-507-252-1808 ? Rochester Golf & Country Club 1-507-282-3170 ? Soldier's Memorial Field Golf Course 1-507-281-6176 ? Willow Creek Golf Course 1-507-285-0305 As you can see there are plenty of opportunities to play golf in Rochester. You can either come for a weekend or stay for a week and never have to play the same golf course twice.
Eastwood Golf Club: Eastwood Golf Club is city owned golf course that is located in the southeastern part of the city. This facility is an 18-hole course that plays 6,205 yards from the back tee markers. Par at Eastwood Golf Club is 70. The course rating is 69.6 and the slope index is 121. The green fee for 18-holes is $26.75 and golf cart rentals are available for $24.00 for 18-holes. If you have a group outing planned in the Rochester area you can rent the entire golf course for half or full day. Contact the golf course management staff for more details.
Maple Valley Golf & Country Club: Maple Valley is a par 71, 18-hole golf course. The course plays at 5,916 yards from the back tee markers with a course rating of 68.1 and a slope index of 108. Maple Valley Golf Course is located approximately 15 minutes south of the city of Rochester in the beautiful Root River bluff country. Elevation changes in this area of the state are quite dramatic so don't let the yardage of this course deceive you. Weekend 18-hole rates are $31.00 plus tax. A power cart can be rented for $14.00 per person plus tax.
Meadow Lakes Golf Club: Meadow Lakes Golf Club is an 18-hole par 71 ?links style? course and has water hazards on 15 of the 18 holes. There are two island greens featured at Meadow Lakes. There are four sets of tee markers to choose from to challenge golfers of all abilities. Power carts are also available for rent. After your round of golf, don't forget to stop in the lounge for cold refreshments.
Northern Hills Golf Club: Northern Hills Golf Club is a city owned golf course that is located in the northwestern part of the city. Northern Hills Golf Club is an 18-hole facility that plays 6,335 yards from the back tee markers with a course rating of 70.9 and a slope index of 129. Green fee for 18-holes is $26.75 and golf cart rentals are available for $24.00 for 18-holes. If you have a group outing planned in the Rochester area you can rent the entire golf course for half or full day. Contact the golf course management staff for more details.
Oak Summit Golf Course: Oak Summit Golf Course is located five miles south of the city of Rochester and just ? mile west of the Rochester Municipal Airport. Oak Summit Golf Course is an 18-hole par 70 facility that features 4 sets of tee markers. The course plays 6,434 yards from the back tees with a course rating of 71.0 and a slope index of 118. The cost to play at Oak Summit Golf Course is $25.00 for 18-holes with power cart rental available for $14.00 per person additional.
Rochester Golf & Country Club: Rochester Golf & Country Club is a private members-owned club located on the western edge of the city. You will have to be a guest of a member to play here or if you are moving to the Rochester area you can apply for membership. There are also non-resident memberships available if you live 40 miles away from Rochester. The Rochester Golf & Country Club features four sets of tee markers, the course plays at 6,469 from the back tees with a course rating of 71.4 and a slope index of 131. If you are in the area and have the ability to get in a round, it certainly will be an adventure for you to experience the history of this club that dates back to 1915.
Soldier's Memorial Field Golf Course: Soldier's Memorial Field Golf Course is a city owned course that is located in the center of the city that was built in 1927 and the Zumbro River runs through the course. The course plays just 5,706 yards from the back tees with a course rating of 66.8 and a slope index of 116. Strategy and ball placement are vital to scoring well as the Zumbro River comes into play on several holes. Green fee for 18-holes is $26.75 and golf cart rentals are available for $24.00 for 18-holes. If you have a group outing planned in the Rochester area you can rent the entire golf course for half or full day. Contact the golf course management staff for more details.
Willow Creek Golf Course: Willow Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole par 70 course that plays 6,053 yards from the back tees. There is also Little Willow 9-hole executive course that plays 1,434 located on the property. The weekend rate to play 18-holes is $26.00. There are also power carts for rent at Willow Creek. After your round of golf don't forget to stop by the 19th Hole Lounge for a cold beverage and a sandwich from the daily menu.
The Rochester area is filled with variety, not only in the choices of golf courses but also in accommodations and other points of interest in the area. Whether you decide to stay for a weekend or a week, and choose to stay in a Bed & Breakfast or a luxury hotel, Rochester has something for everyone. When making plans for your summer vacation make it a Minnesota rural golf vacation!
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