LAKE PEPIN GOLF COURSE
🇺🇸 Lake City, MN, USA
Designed by Gordon Emerson

Lake Pepin Golf Course sits along the Mississippi River in Lake City, Minnesota, where the river widens into Lake Pepin, a naturally occurring lake formed by the backup of sediment from the Chippewa River. Designed by Gordon Emerson, the course occupies terrain that reflects the region's river valley topography, with elevation changes and views characteristic of southeastern Minnesota's bluff country. The setting provides a mix of wooded areas and open spaces typical of courses built along the Upper Mississippi.
The routing takes advantage of the natural contours, with holes that move through varied terrain rather than following a purely flat river-bottom layout. Players encounter doglegs, elevation shifts, and green sites that require attention to club selection and approach angles. The design reflects mid-20th century regional golf architecture, emphasizing playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating the natural features of the site.
Lake City itself is a small Mississippi River town known for water recreation and as the birthplace of water skiing. The golf course serves both local members and visitors exploring the river valley, functioning as a community amenity in a region where golf courses often anchor small-town recreational life. The course operates as a public facility, accessible to travelers moving through southeastern Minnesota's scenic byways and to those spending time on or near Lake Pepin during the warmer months.
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Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lake Pepin at Lake Pepin Golf Course has a Course Vaults score of 5 out of 10 based on 2 explicit golfer ratings.
Lake Pepin was designed by Gordon Emerson.
Yes. Lake Pepin at Lake Pepin Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Lake Pepin is 72.
Lake Pepin plays 6,752 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Lake Pepin is 126.