Mount Frontenac Course

Mount Frontenac Golf Course

Frontenac, MN, USA
Public
18 holesPar 716,023 yds69.1/120
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About this course

Mount Frontenac Golf Course occupies elevated terrain above the Mississippi River valley in southeastern Minnesota, near the historic town of Frontenac. Gordon Emerson designed the course to work with the natural topography of the bluff country, where the routing takes advantage of significant elevation changes and wooded corridors typical of this region. The property offers views across the river valley and Lake Pepin, the widest naturally occurring section of the Mississippi. The layout moves through a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with several playing along ridgelines and others descending into lower terrain. The elevation shifts create variety in shot requirements and visual perspective throughout the round. Holes that play from higher ground provide strategic interest through downhill approaches, while those in the valleys often feature tighter playing corridors and more sheltered conditions. The course serves both local members and visitors exploring the Lake Pepin area, which has a long history as a river resort destination dating to the nineteenth century. The region's combination of river bluffs, hardwood forests, and agricultural land gives the course its distinctive character within Minnesota golf. Mount Frontenac operates as a public facility, making the property accessible to golfers traveling along the Great River Road or staying in nearby communities along the Mississippi.

Quick facts

Location
Frontenac, MN, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1985
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
6,023 yards
Difficulty
69.1/120

Getting there

Most visitors arrive via Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), roughly an hour's drive southeast along the Mississippi River corridor. The route traces the great river's bluffs and bends, leaving the Twin Cities' sprawl behind as the landscape opens into the dramatic coulees and limestone outcroppings of Minnesota's Driftless Area. Mount Frontenac sits perched above Lake Pepin, a natural widening of the Mississippi, and the final approach climbs gently through hardwood forest before revealing sweeping views of the valley below - a quiet, elevated arrival befitting one of the Midwest's most scenically blessed layouts.

FAQ

Common questions about Mount Frontenac

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Mount Frontenac was designed by Gordon Emerson.

Yes. Mount Frontenac is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Mount Frontenac is 71.

Mount Frontenac plays 6,023 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Mount Frontenac is 120.

Mount Frontenac is a 18-hole course.

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