Creeks Bend at Creeks Bend Golf Course

Creeks Bend Golf Course sits in New Prague, a small city in south-central Minnesota about forty miles south of the Twin Cities. Designed by Joel Goldstrand and opened in the mid-1990s, the course occupies rolling farmland terrain characteristic of the region, where glacial activity left behind gentle elevation changes and natural drainage corridors. The layout takes its name from the creek systems that wind through the property, introducing water hazards and defining several holes along the routing.

Goldstrand, a Minnesota-based architect who has designed numerous courses throughout the Upper Midwest, typically emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while working within the natural landforms. At Creeks Bend, the design incorporates the existing topography and water features rather than imposing dramatic earthwork, resulting in a layout that reflects the agricultural landscape of Scott County. The course serves both daily-fee players and local golfers seeking accessible golf in a rural setting between the Twin Cities metro area and the smaller communities to the south.

The facility operates as a public course, drawing from New Prague and surrounding towns as well as visitors traveling through the region. Like many Minnesota courses, Creeks Bend contends with a seasonal playing calendar, typically opening in early spring and closing before winter. The setting offers views across open farmland and wooded creek corridors, providing a straightforward golf experience rooted in the practical design traditions of regional Midwest courses.