Lynx National occupies rolling prairie terrain in central Minnesota, roughly two hours northwest of the Twin Cities near Sauk Centre. Designed by Jeff Larsen and opened in the early 2000s, the course represents a modern interpretation of classic golf design principles applied to the region's natural topography. The property features native grasses, wetlands, and open vistas characteristic of Minnesota's transition zone between agricultural land and lake country. The routing takes advantage of elevation changes uncommon in this part of the state, with holes playing across ridges and through corridors of restored prairie vegetation. Larsen's design emphasizes strategic options from the tee and approaches that reward thoughtful course management over pure distance. Bunker placement and green contours create risk-reward scenarios that allow multiple ways to play individual holes depending on conditions and skill level. Lynx National operates as a daily-fee facility, making it accessible to traveling golfers and regional players seeking a championship-length test in a relatively remote setting. The course has developed a reputation within Minnesota golf circles as a worthy destination for those willing to venture beyond the metro area, offering a different aesthetic and playing experience than the tree-lined parkland courses more common to the region. The open landscape and firm playing conditions during summer months provide a links-influenced character unusual for the upper Midwest.