
Back Course
Enger Park Golf Club
About this course
Enger Park Golf Club sits on a hillside in western Duluth, offering views over the city and Lake Superior from its elevated terrain. The course was established in the 1920s as a municipal facility and has served generations of Duluth golfers as an accessible public option. The routing makes use of the natural topography, with holes that climb and descend the slope, requiring players to manage uneven lies and elevation changes throughout the round. The layout is compact and walkable, typical of municipal courses built in that era when land was limited and the design philosophy emphasized efficient use of available acreage. The course plays shorter than modern championship layouts, but the hillside terrain and mature trees add challenge beyond raw yardage. Several holes feature pronounced elevation shifts from tee to green, and the sloping fairways demand thoughtful club selection and shot shaping. Enger Park functions as a neighborhood course, drawing local players who appreciate its affordability and convenient location within the city limits. The facility maintains a straightforward, no-frills character consistent with its municipal roots. For visitors to Duluth, it provides a quick round with distinctive terrain and a sense of the city's golf history, though it lacks the refinement and conditioning of resort or private club courses in the region.
Quick facts
- Location
- Duluth, MN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1906
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 5,691 yards
- Difficulty
- 36.3/124
FAQ
Common questions about Back at Enger Park Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Back at Enger Park Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Back is 36.
Back plays 5,691 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Back is 124.
Back is a 9-hole course.



