Oak Ridge Course
Oak Ridge Country Club


About this course
Oak Ridge Country Club sits in Hopkins, a western suburb of Minneapolis, where it has served the local golfing community since the mid-twentieth century. The course was designed by William D. Clark, a regional architect active in the Upper Midwest during the post-war era, with later renovation work by Garrett Gill. The layout reflects the rolling terrain characteristic of the Minnesota River valley region, with mature tree-lined fairways and modest elevation changes that add strategic interest without severe demands on walking players. The course occupies land that transitions between suburban development and preserved natural areas, offering a parkland setting typical of established Twin Cities clubs. Routing takes advantage of the property's natural contours, with holes that move through corridors of oak and other hardwoods. Water features appear on several holes, drawing from the wetland systems common to this part of the metro area. The design emphasizes accuracy over distance, rewarding players who can shape shots and manage position rather than simply overpower the layout. Oak Ridge functions as a traditional member-owned club, hosting regular club competitions and serving as a venue for Minnesota Golf Association events and local amateur tournaments. The clubhouse and facilities support year-round member activity, important in a climate where the golf season runs roughly from April through October. The course represents a solid example of mid-century club design adapted to the Minnesota landscape, maintaining its relevance through periodic updates while preserving the character of its original routing.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MN
Quick facts
- Location
- Hopkins, MN, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1921
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- William D. Clark, Garrett Gill
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,612 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.6/129
- Course Vaults score
- 8.3
Getting there
Most visitors arrive through Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, a straightforward twenty-minute drive west into the leafy inner-ring suburb of Hopkins. The route follows Interstate 494 through the city's southwestern arc, where the urban grid softens into tree-lined residential streets and the landscape opens to reveal the gentle, lake-dotted terrain that defines the Twin Cities' western communities. Oak Ridge Country Club sits tucked among mature oaks and rolling fairways, its understated entrance off Excelsior Boulevard offering a quiet retreat just minutes from downtown Minneapolis yet worlds apart in atmosphere and pace.

FAQ
Common questions about Oak Ridge
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Oak Ridge has a Course Vaults score of 8.3 out of 10 based on 38 logged golfers.
Oak Ridge was designed by William D. Clark and Garrett Gill.
Oak Ridge is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Oak Ridge is 70.
Oak Ridge plays 6,612 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Oak Ridge is 129.





