
Legend Course
The Quarry at Giants Ridge

About this course
Legend at The Quarry, carved from the rugged beauty of Minnesota's Iron Range near Biwabik, stands as a testament to modern course design amidst a landscape forged by generations of mining. The 2003 layout, a creation of Jeffrey Brauer, artfully utilizes the dramatic elevation changes and exposed rock formations left by the region's mining history to create a visually stunning and challenging golf experience. The course plays longer than its listed yardage, rewarding power off the tee but also demanding strategic shot-making into undulating greens protected by strategically placed bunkers. Brauer's design cleverly incorporates the natural contours of the former quarry, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding wilderness from elevated tees and fairways, with bentgrass from tee to green. The course favors no particular shot shape, and golfers can be fooled if they are not careful, as some of the greens are deceptively sloped. While not a regular stop on professional tours, The Quarry has earned regional acclaim for its unique setting and demanding layout, attracting golfers seeking a memorable and aesthetically pleasing round. The club has a reputation for its friendly atmosphere and a membership drawn from across the Midwest, united by a love for the game and appreciation for the course's distinctive character.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MN
Quick facts
- Location
- Biwabik, MN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1997
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Jeff Brauer, Lanny Wadkins
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,930 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.7/133
- Course Vaults score
- 8.0
Getting there
The journey to The Quarry at Giants Ridge begins at Duluth International Airport, roughly an hour's drive north into Minnesota's Iron Range country. The route traces Highway 135 through dense boreal forest and past the remnants of old mining towns, the landscape gradually revealing the rugged, glacially carved terrain that defines this corner of the North Woods. As the road climbs toward Biwabik, the transition is palpable - from lakeside port city to the quiet, forested highlands where red pines frame distant ridgelines and the air carries the crisp scent of the north country, setting the stage for one of the region's most dramatic golf experiences.

FAQ
Common questions about Legend at The Quarry at Giants Ridge
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Legend at The Quarry at Giants Ridge has a Course Vaults score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 31 logged golfers.
Legend was designed by Jeff Brauer and Lanny Wadkins.
Yes. Legend at The Quarry at Giants Ridge is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Legend is 72.
Legend plays 6,930 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Legend is 133.





