
Dwan Course
Dwan Golf Club


About this course
Dwan Golf Club sits in Bloomington, Minnesota, a suburban community in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Designed by David Gill, the course operates as a municipal facility serving the local golfing population in a region where public golf plays a significant role in the recreational landscape. The course reflects the practical design approach common to many midwestern municipal layouts from its era, balancing playability for a wide range of golfers with the natural terrain available in the southern Minneapolis suburbs. The routing works through relatively modest topography characteristic of the Minnesota River valley region, where gentle elevation changes and mature tree growth define the playing corridors. Bloomington's position in the metro area means the course exists within a developed suburban context, though established vegetation typically provides separation between holes and from surrounding neighborhoods. The design likely emphasizes straightforward hole concepts that accommodate steady public play while still requiring thoughtful course management. As a municipal facility, Dwan serves both regular local players and occasional visitors looking for accessible golf in the southern Twin Cities. The course contributes to Bloomington's network of public recreational amenities in a city perhaps better known for the Mall of America and its proximity to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. For golfers in the area, it represents a convenient option for routine play without the pretense or cost associated with private club golf.
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
- Bloomington, MN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1970
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- David Gill
- Par
- 68
- Length
- 5,485 yards
- Difficulty
- 65.8/115
- Course Vaults score
- 5.7
Getting there
The journey to Dwan Golf Club begins at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, a mere fifteen minutes south along Interstate 494 as it curves through Bloomington's suburban sprawl. This is golf tucked into the fabric of the Twin Cities metro - no winding country roads or dramatic landscape transitions, just the efficient hum of urban Minnesota giving way to a discreet entrance off Old Shakopee Road. The proximity is the luxury here: a quick departure from baggage claim, a brief drive past shopping centers and office parks, and suddenly you're pulling into one of the state's most respected private clubs, where the real escape happens not in the journey, but the moment you step onto Willie Watson's elegantly routed layout.

FAQ
Common questions about Dwan
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Dwan has a Course Vaults score of 5.7 out of 10 based on 26 logged golfers.
Dwan was designed by David Gill.
Yes. Dwan is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Dwan is 68.
Dwan plays 5,485 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Dwan is 115.




