Dutch Legacy at Craguns Resort

Dutch Legacy at Cragun's Resort in Brainerd, Minnesota is a Robert Trent Jones Jr. design that opened in 2000. The course takes its name from the resort's founding family and represents Jones's approach to northern Minnesota's lake country terrain. The property sits within the Brainerd Lakes region, an area known for its glacially formed topography, dense pine and hardwood forests, and numerous water features that define the character of golf courses throughout the region.

Jones routed the course across rolling terrain with significant elevation changes, incorporating natural wetlands, mature woodlands, and strategic bunkering throughout the layout. The design emphasizes position off the tee, with fairways that reward accuracy over pure distance and approach shots that require careful club selection to elevated or well-protected greens. Water comes into play on several holes, reflecting the abundance of lakes and wetlands that characterize the Brainerd area.

As part of Cragun's Resort, a family-oriented destination property on Gull Lake, Dutch Legacy serves both resort guests and members. The course complements the resort's other golf offerings and fits within the broader context of Brainerd as a regional golf hub, with numerous courses drawing visitors from the Twin Cities and beyond during Minnesota's golf season. The layout provides a championship-length test while remaining accessible to recreational players, typical of Jones's portfolio of resort and daily-fee designs.