
Deer Run Course
Deer Run Golf Club


About this course
Deer Run Golf Club sits in Victoria, Minnesota, a western Twin Cities suburb near Lake Minnetonka. Designed by Bill Maple and opened in the mid-1990s, the course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the glaciated landscape west of Minneapolis. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and wooded corridors, with several holes playing through mature hardwood stands and others opening to more exposed, meadow-like settings. The layout reflects Maple's regional design approach from that era, emphasizing playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating strategic bunkering and water features that come into play on multiple holes. The property's topography creates opportunities for elevated tees and approach shots that require careful club selection. Several holes feature doglegs that reward accurate positioning off the tee, and the green complexes vary in size and contour to test short game skills. Deer Run operates as a public facility, serving both local residents and visitors to the Lake Minnetonka area. The course benefits from its proximity to the metro area while maintaining a relatively quiet, wooded character. Conditioning and pace of play reflect typical standards for daily-fee courses in the Minnesota market, with the layout seeing steady use during the state's golf season from late spring through autumn.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MN
Quick facts
- Location
- Victoria, MN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1989
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Bill Maple
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,326 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.6/125
- Course Vaults score
- 6.3
Getting there
Deer Run Golf Club sits in the rolling countryside south of the Twin Cities, most easily reached via Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), roughly ninety minutes' drive southeast through the transition from urban sprawl into the quieter farmland and wooded terrain of southern Minnesota. The route traces through Victoria itself - a small, deliberate community that signals arrival in genuine golf country rather than resort infrastructure - before the final miles narrow into tree-lined approaches that frame the club's secluded setting. Private aviation options exist at several regional airstrips, though the drive from MSP remains the natural gateway for most visitors, offering time to shed the pace of the city and settle into the unhurried rhythm of the course ahead.

FAQ
Common questions about Deer Run
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Deer Run has a Course Vaults score of 6.3 out of 10 based on 32 logged golfers.
Deer Run was designed by Bill Maple.
Yes. Deer Run is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Deer Run is 71.
Deer Run plays 6,326 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Deer Run is 125.




