
Summer is the perfect time for a round of golf around the Twin Cities. There are so many wonderful public courses to choose from, including Hiawatha Golf Club near Minneapolis home for sale, Highland National Golf Course around the corner from St. Paul homes for sale, and many more in nearby communities. Here are five of the best public courses you won't miss around the Twin Cities this summer.
Hiawatha Golf Club – 4553 Longfellow Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55407
In the mood for a fun, engaging challenge? Hiawatha Golf Club is a long, par-73 course with tree-lined fairways and small greens that reward accurate approach shots. This course has earned many awards, including the Best Golf Course award from City Pages in 2004 and 2008. Hiawatha Golf Club is nearing its centennial anniversary as one of the best places to play in the Twin Cities. Summer brings the opportunity to participate in golf leagues and lessons, many of which are held at the onsite Hiawatha Learning Center and Driving Range.
Theodore Wirth Par 3 Golf Club – 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway., Minneapolis, MN 55422
Whether you're a new golfer looking for the ideal place to practice or someone who wants to fit in a quick round before the sun goes down after work, the Theodore Wirth Par 3 Golf Club is the perfect place for a quick, casual round. It's very family-friendly, so it's also excellent for teaching the kids how to play and offers some of the most beautiful natural scenery of any public course in the Twin Cities.
Fort Snelling Golf Club – 5701 Leavenworth Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55111
How about a course where you can fit in a quick round but still get practice on holes of different lengths? Fort Snelling Golf Club is an executive, 9-hole course with par 3, 4, and 5 holes, so you can give every club in your bag a workout before your round is done. The par-4 7th hole is a great example of the challenges you'll find here, with a green that's reachable from the tee for big hitters but also a water hazard in front that swallows up shots that don't quite carry the distance.
Highland National Golf Course – 1403 Montreal Avenue, St Paul, MN 55116
A long-time local favorite for St. Paul golfers, Highland National Golf Course received a renovation in 2005 that added new dimensions of length and challenge to this 18-hole, par-72 course. Highland National is home to the famous Snoopy bunker shaped like the cartoon character and features a lovely clubhouse with a scenic outdoor patio offering expansive views of the course. With large greens, generous fairways, and many tees to choose from, this course is a great fit for golfers of all experience levels.
Highland 9-Hole Golf Course – 1797 Edgcumbe Road, St Paul, MN 55116
Can't fit in a full 18 holes at Highland National? Then simply head across the street to the Highland 9-Hole Golf Course, an executive course with a diverse array of hole lengths to challenge your skills. There's a large practice green to prepare for your round and a clubhouse offering full food and beverage service. Players here are also welcome to walk over and use the clubhouse facilities at Highland National.
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