
Eagle Lake Course
Eagle Lake Golf Course

About this course
Eagle Lake Golf Course sits in Plymouth, a western suburb of Minneapolis, in an area that developed rapidly in the latter half of the twentieth century. The course occupies gently rolling terrain typical of the glacial landscape of the Twin Cities metro region, with mature tree plantings framing many holes and several water features that come into play. The layout reflects the practical municipal design philosophy common to courses built to serve growing suburban populations during Minnesota's postwar expansion. The routing makes use of the property's natural contours and integrates the namesake lake and additional ponds as both strategic hazards and visual elements. Fairways generally offer reasonable width for recreational players, while greenside bunkering and approach angles provide enough variety to keep regular play interesting. The course serves a broad public clientele and functions as a neighborhood amenity within Plymouth's park system. Eagle Lake operates as a straightforward daily-fee facility with a focus on accessibility and pace of play. The clubhouse provides standard services and the course hosts casual leagues and outings throughout the Minnesota golf season. It represents the kind of solid municipal option that anchors public golf in the Twin Cities area, offering a walkable round in a suburban setting without pretense or unnecessary difficulty.
Quick facts
- Location
- Plymouth, MN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2001
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 31
- Length
- 1,808 yards
- Difficulty
- 29.6/96
Getting there
Eagle Lake Golf Course sits just twenty minutes west of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), making the approach refreshingly direct for a club of its caliber. The drive from MSP traces a gentle arc through the western suburbs before opening into the rolling terrain of the Twin Cities' exurban landscape, where manicured fairways and mature oaks begin to punctuate the horizon. Private aviation traffic typically routes through nearby Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) or Crystal Airport (MIC), both within ten minutes of the course, offering the discretion that discerning members expect. The final miles unfold along quiet country roads that frame Eagle Lake's serene setting - a transition from metropolitan bustle to the hushed, wooded sanctuary where the course commands its own quiet corner of Minnesota's gently undulating terrain.

FAQ
Common questions about Eagle Lake
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Eagle Lake is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Eagle Lake is 31.
Eagle Lake plays 1,808 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Eagle Lake is 96.
Eagle Lake is a 9-hole course.



