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Central Minnesota boasts a plethora of public and private golf courses catering to players of all skill levels. With scenic landscapes and challenging holes, golfers can vote for their favorite local course until August 14. Courses like Albany Golf Club and Blackberry Ridge offer varied experiences, from informal play to championship challenges, making the region a golfer’s paradise.
St. Cloud, Minnesota – Central Minnesota golfers are enjoying over a dozen public courses and two private courses located within a half-hour drive from St. Cloud, offering a rich variety of golfing experiences in the region. From scenic landscapes to challenging holes, these golf courses cater to players of all skill levels. A poll is currently available for golfers to vote for their favorite local course, which will remain open until 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 14.
Local Golf Course Highlights
Among the standout options, the Albany Golf Club is noted for its newly remodeled clubhouse and pro shop that features the Greenside Grille. The course boasts several water features, including a creek and retention ponds, along with fast greens and a technically challenging back nine. Highlights include the par 3 hole 11 and No. 17, the latter of which requires a strategic drive over a creek.
Angushire Golf Course offers a more informal golfing experience with nine holes available without the need for tee times, making it ideal for spontaneous play. It operates from March to October. Just a short drive away is Blackberry Ridge in Sartell, one of the longest local courses, measuring nearly 7,000 yards. It features a variety of wooded and link-style holes, including four par fives and challenging par 3s. Amenities include a driving range and the on-site Grill19 for dining.
Boulder Ridge, located north of St. Cloud Tech High School, is known for its few water hazards and efficiency for quick rounds, complete with a driving range and clubhouse. The Kimball Golf Club has transitioned from a nine-hole course to an 18-hole layout, showcasing mature trees, rolling hills, and an island green on hole 15. Oak Hill is celebrated for its well-maintained fairways and affordable green fees, offering four tee boxes for beginners, along with a welcoming clubhouse menu inclusive of breakfast options.
Additional Courses in Central Minnesota
The Pebble Creek Golf Club in Becker is noteworthy for its challenging holes that appeal to intermediate and advanced players, often hosting state championships. Meanwhile, Rich Spring Golf Course features tight fairways and shaded greens, all while delivering excellent value for maintenance and hosting local tournaments.
River Oaks Golf Course presents scenic holes overlooking the Sauk River, integrating multiple water hazards and dogleg challenges on the back nine. Steeped in history, the St. Cloud Country Club is the oldest course in the area and has recently undergone renovations, offering stunning views of the Mississippi River and a membership requirement.
Further exemplifying the diversity of local courses, Stone Creek Golf Course offers open fairways complemented by sand traps and ponds, alongside a bar and grill for refreshments. The Territory Golf Club features spacious fairways and water features, with sizeable and challenging greens perfect for short games.
For community-oriented experiences, the Three Tees Golf Course is constructing a new restaurant, which aims to increase local engagement for players. The Travelers Golf Course provides a casual atmosphere with nine private holes set among homes and trees. Lastly, the Veterans Golf Course, maintained by the city, is primarily composed of par 3 holes, offering affordable access for local golfers. The Wapicada Golf Course rounds out the options with its scenic views, water hazards, and a balanced mix of challenging and shorter holes, including a large practice green.
Conclusion
With such a rich variety of courses, Central Minnesota invites golf enthusiasts to explore its local gems, participate in the favorite course poll, and enjoy the many offerings tailored to golfers of every level.
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- St. Cloud Times: Voting Poll of the Best Golf Course
- SCSU Huskies: John Berling Memorial Golf Tournament Set for September 27
- St. Cloud Live: Disc Golf in the St. Cloud Community
- Authentic Florida: 10 Best Things to Do in St. Cloud
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Golf
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