Minneapolis and St. Paul offer a surprisingly deep public golf market compressed into a short season (May–October). Minnesota golfers play with urgency — and the metro has built an infrastructure of excellent public courses to match the demand. The Twin Cities region operates one of the largest municipal golf systems in the country, and the semi-private market outside the 494/694 beltway delivers championship-level conditions at competitive rates.
Minneapolis / St. Paul Green Fees (2026)
| Course | Weekday 18 | Weekend 18 | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood Hills Golf Course | $16 | $16 | 4.5 ★ |
| Brookland Golf Park | $19 | $19 | 4.3 ★ |
| The Loop at Chaska | $23 | $23 | 4.3 ★ |
| Applewood Hills Golf Course | $35 | $35 | 4.5 ★ |
| Oak Glen Golf Course and Event Center | $42 | $49 | 4.4 ★ |
| Eagle Valley Golf Course | $45 | $52 | 4.2 ★ |
| Dahlgreen Golf Club | $50 | $59 | 4.1 ★ |
| Logger's Trail Golf Course | $54 | $68 | 4 ★ |
| Edinburgh USA | $55 | $63 | 4.4 ★ |
| Willinger's Golf Club | $69 | $91 | 4.7 ★ |
| Legends Golf Club | $140 | $140 | 4.7 ★ |
| Legends Club Grill | $140 | $140 | 4.6 ★ |
| Rush Creek Golf Club | $150 | $150 | 4.6 ★ |
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Hazeltine National: The Benchmark
Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska is a private club (home to multiple US Opens, a Ryder Cup, and major championships) — not publicly accessible. But the standards it sets for Minnesota golf conditioning define what golfers in the market expect from premium daily-fee courses. The closest public analog is Lakeview Golf of Orono and Baker National Golf Course (Three Rivers Park District) — both excellent at competitive prices. See current rates in the pricing table above.
The Minneapolis Park Board System
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board operates Gross National Golf Club, Columbia Golf Club, Hiawatha Golf Course, and several 9-hole courses within the city — all at city rates accessible to residents and non-residents alike. Gross National is the best full-length Minneapolis park course and one of the most affordable quality rounds in the metro. See current rates in the pricing table above.
The Suburbs: Where the Quality Is
The strongest daily-fee golf in the Twin Cities is in the western suburbs: Legends Golf Clubin Prior Lake, StoneRidge Golf Club in Stillwater, and Rush Creek Golf Clubin Maple Grove (4.5 stars, a 1996 Joel Goldstrand design that consistently earns top-10 rankings among Minnesota public courses) represent the best of the metro's daily-fee market. See current rates in the pricing table above.
Minnesota Golf by Season
- May: Opening month. Courses may be soft from snowmelt. Rates at shoulder levels. Season excitement runs high after Minnesota winters.
- June–August: Peak season. Long days (sunset near 9 PM in midsummer), warm temperatures, excellent conditions. Peak pricing and maximum demand.
- September–mid-October: Best overall window. Fall colors (especially the third week of September), firm conditions, lower rates than summer. The most beautiful golf month in Minnesota.
- November–April: Season closed. Minnesota winters are not golf weather.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best public golf course in Minneapolis?
Rush Creek Golf Club in Maple Grove (4.5 stars) is consistently rated the best public-access course in the Twin Cities metro. StoneRidge Golf Club in Stillwater is a close second. Within the city, Gross National Golf Club (Minneapolis Park Board) offers the best quality-to-price ratio.
When is Minnesota golf season?
May through mid-October. The season runs about 5–6 months and golfers play intensely. Peak conditions are June–August. The September–October fall window is the most aesthetically beautiful, with Minnesota's famous fall foliage. Most courses close by mid-October.
What are the cheapest golf courses in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis Park Board courses (Gross National, Columbia, Hiawatha) and Three Rivers Park District courses (Baker National, Brookview) offer the lowest green fees in the metro. Resident rates apply to Minneapolis residents. See current verified rates in the pricing table above.
What are the best summer golf experiences in the Twin Cities?
Midsummer evening golf is uniquely excellent in Minnesota — sunset near 9 PM means a 5 PM tee time still gets a full round in comfortable temperatures. Rush Creek, Legends, and StoneRidge are the top picks for evening summer rounds. Late light across Minnesota's natural terrain is hard to match anywhere in the Midwest.