
Creeks Bend Course
Creeks Bend Golf Course

About this 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.
Quick facts
- Location
- New Prague, MN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1995
- Designer
- Joel Goldstrand
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,293 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.6/131
Getting there
The journey to Creeks Bend Golf Course unfolds across the quiet farmland of south-central Minnesota, most easily accessed via Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), roughly ninety minutes to the northwest. From there, the drive south traces a gentle descent through rolling prairie and river valleys, the landscape gradually shifting from suburban sprawl to the pastoral rhythms of Le Sueur County. The final approach winds through the small town of New Prague, where the course emerges along the graceful bends of the Minnesota River - a setting that rewards the unhurried drive with the kind of serene, water-threaded terrain that defines the region's most thoughtfully sited layouts.

FAQ
Common questions about Creeks Bend
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Creeks Bend was designed by Joel Goldstrand.
Yes. Creeks Bend is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Creeks Bend is 71.
Creeks Bend plays 6,293 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Creeks Bend is 131.
Creeks Bend is a 18-hole course.



