Highland National Golf Course

Highland National Golf Course occupies a distinctive site in Saint Paul, Minnesota, where it serves as one of the city's municipal facilities. The course sits on land that once housed the Highland Park Golf Course, a nine-hole layout that dated to the early twentieth century. The current eighteen-hole configuration reflects a more modern routing designed to accommodate public play in an urban setting, with the layout working through gently rolling terrain characteristic of the Twin Cities region. The property features mature tree-lined fairways and modest elevation changes typical of courses built on former parkland in established neighborhoods. The design incorporates several water features and bunkers that define strategic options on approach shots, while the greens vary in size and contour to test different aspects of the short game. The course operates within the constraints of its urban footprint, with holes routed efficiently to maximize available acreage while maintaining playable distances for golfers of varying abilities. As a municipal facility, Highland National provides accessible golf to Saint Paul residents and visitors throughout the season. The course hosts local competitions and league play, serving as a community gathering point for recreational golfers. Its location within the Highland Park neighborhood places it among residential streets and parks, making it a walkable destination for nearby residents. The clubhouse offers basic amenities typical of municipal operations, with a focus on maintaining affordable green fees and accommodating steady public traffic during Minnesota's golf season.