
Northfork Course
The Links at Northfork



About this course
The Links at Northfork is a daily-fee facility in Ramsey, Minnesota, designed by Joel Goldstrand and opened in the early 2000s. The course sits in the northern Twin Cities metro area, where residential and commercial development has expanded steadily over recent decades. Goldstrand, a Minnesota-based architect, has designed numerous courses throughout the Upper Midwest, typically working within the region's glacial topography and incorporating naturalized areas and strategic bunkering into layouts accessible to a range of skill levels. The routing at Northfork occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the area, with fairways that move through corridors of native grasses and scattered tree lines. Water features appear on several holes, reflecting the wetland patterns common to Minnesota golf courses. The design emphasizes playability for daily-fee traffic while offering enough variety in hole lengths and angles to maintain interest for regular visitors. Par is typically set at 72, with a mix of short and long par fours that reward accurate positioning off the tee. As a public facility, Northfork serves local golfers and visitors to the northern suburbs, offering a straightforward golf experience without the formality or membership requirements of private clubs. The course operates within the competitive daily-fee market of the Twin Cities region, where numerous public options provide accessible golf across a range of price points and design styles.
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
- Ramsey, MN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1991
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Joel Goldstrand
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,979 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.3/131
- Course Vaults score
- 7.3
Getting there
The Links at Northfork is most readily accessed via Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), situated approximately 30 miles southeast of the club, a drive of roughly 45 minutes that carries you northwest through the suburban fringe before opening into the rolling terrain of Ramsey and the Mississippi River valley. Private aviation guests will find Crystal Airport (MIC) a convenient alternative, positioned just 15 minutes from the property and offering the discretion preferred by discerning travelers. The final stretch unfolds along quiet country roads that wind through Minnesota's distinctive blend of hardwood forest and open meadow, the landscape gradually settling into the serene, undulating topography that defines The Links at Northfork - a setting where the rawness of the upper Midwest's natural contours becomes the canvas for championship golf.

FAQ
Common questions about Northfork
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Northfork has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 39 logged golfers.
Northfork was designed by Joel Goldstrand.
Yes. Northfork is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Northfork is 72.
Northfork plays 6,979 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Northfork is 131.



