Perham Lakeside Golf Club

The Oak course at Perham Lakeside Golf Club is a Joel Goldstrand design situated in the lakes region of west-central Minnesota. Goldstrand, a Minnesota-based architect active from the mid-twentieth century through the early 2000s, built a substantial portfolio of courses across the Upper Midwest, typically working within the natural topography and vegetation of each site. His designs tend to emphasize playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating the native landscape features common to Minnesota golf—rolling terrain, mature hardwoods, and proximity to water. The Oak course takes its name from the predominant tree species framing many of its holes. The routing moves through gently rolling terrain characteristic of the glacial lake country, with elevation changes that are modest but sufficient to create visual interest and strategic variety. Water comes into play on several holes, reflecting the broader lakeside setting of the property, though the course itself is primarily a parkland layout rather than a true links-style design along open shoreline. Perham Lakeside operates as a semi-private facility serving both members and daily-fee players in a region known for recreational golf and summer tourism. The club offers multiple nines, with the Oak representing one component of the overall golf experience available on the property. The course provides a straightforward test suited to the regional golfing population—accessible enough for vacationers while offering sufficient challenge for regular play.