Emerald Greens Golf Club

Gold at Emerald Greens Golf Club in Hastings, Minnesota represents a collaboration between George B. Williams and Garrett Gill. The course sits in the St. Croix River valley region southeast of the Twin Cities, an area characterized by rolling terrain carved by glacial activity and river drainage patterns. The topography in this part of Dakota County typically features elevation changes and wooded corridors that provide natural definition to golf holes. The design takes advantage of the property's natural contours, routing holes through a landscape that blends open playing areas with tree-lined fairways. Hastings sits at the confluence of the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers, and courses in this region often incorporate views of the surrounding valley and distant bluffs. The layout reflects modern design principles while working within the constraints and opportunities of the site's existing landforms. Emerald Greens operates as a daily-fee facility serving the southeastern Twin Cities metro area and western Wisconsin communities across the St. Croix. The Gold course functions as one of multiple layouts at the property, providing variety for regular players and visitors exploring golf options in the greater Hastings area. The course serves both recreational golfers and those seeking a more substantial test of their game, typical of multi-course facilities that aim to accommodate different skill levels and playing preferences within a single destination.