Dellwood Hills Golf Club

Dellwood Hills Golf Club sits in the small community of Dellwood, along the northern shore of White Bear Lake in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The course was designed by Don Herfort, a Minnesota-based architect who worked primarily in the Upper Midwest during the mid-to-late twentieth century. Herfort's designs typically emphasized playability and integration with natural terrain, characteristics that appear consistent with the rolling, wooded landscape of this part of Washington County. The routing takes advantage of the area's glacially formed topography, with elevation changes and mature tree cover that define playing corridors and frame holes. Courses in this region often feature a mix of hardwoods and pines, and the proximity to White Bear Lake suggests a setting with both aesthetic appeal and the kind of natural drainage that shapes strategic design. The layout likely balances risk-reward opportunities with straightforward holes, a hallmark of Herfort's approach to creating courses accessible to a range of skill levels. Dellwood Hills serves as a semi-private facility, offering membership alongside public access. The club operates within the tradition of Minnesota golf clubs that emphasize community and year-round social activity, though the course itself is subject to the region's seasonal climate. Its location in the established residential area around White Bear Lake places it among several historic clubs in the northern suburbs, contributing to the area's longstanding golf culture.