
East Course
Bunker Hills Golf Club



About this course
The East Course at Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids, a northern suburb of Minneapolis, was designed by David Gill and Joel Goldstrand as part of a municipal facility that serves the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The course opened in the mid-1960s as one of two eighteen-hole layouts at the property, which was developed by Anoka County to provide accessible public golf to the region. The design reflects the era's approach to municipal golf, with straightforward routing across gently rolling terrain typical of the Minnesota landscape. The layout plays through a mix of open and tree-lined corridors, with mature hardwoods and pines framing many holes. The course features modest elevation changes and several water hazards that come into play on multiple holes, adding strategic interest to what is primarily a parkland design. Bunkers are distributed throughout, though not in the severe quantities the club's name might suggest. The conditioning and playability make it suitable for a wide range of skill levels, consistent with its public mission. Bunker Hills has long been a fixture in the local golf community, hosting numerous amateur events and serving as a popular venue for league play and casual rounds. The facility includes a driving range and practice areas, and the clubhouse provides standard amenities for daily-fee players. The East Course remains a straightforward, affordable option for golfers in the northern Twin Cities suburbs seeking a traditional parkland experience without significant travel.
Quick facts
- Location
- Coon Rapids, MN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1968
- Designer(s)
- David Gill, Joel Goldstrand
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 3,431 yards
- Course Vaults score
- 7.5
Getting there
The journey to Bunker Hills Golf Club begins at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, a straightforward twenty-five-minute drive north into the suburban expanse of Coon Rapids. The route follows Interstate 35W as it traces the Mississippi River corridor before peeling off into the rolling terrain of Anoka County, where the Twin Cities' urban grid gives way to broader skies and open fairways. This is accessible, unpretentious Minnesota golf - no winding mountain passes or coastal drama, just a clean shot up the freeway to a municipal gem that has quietly earned its place among the region's most respected public layouts.

FAQ
Common questions about East at Bunker Hills Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
East at Bunker Hills Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 20 logged golfers.
East was designed by David Gill and Joel Goldstrand.
Yes. East at Bunker Hills Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at East is 36.
East plays 3,431 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
East is a 9-hole course.





