Pomme de Terre at Pomme de Terre Golf Club

Pomme de Terre Golf Club sits in Morris, a small city in west-central Minnesota that serves as the county seat of Stevens County. The course was designed by Joel Goldstrand, a Minnesota-based architect who has worked extensively throughout the Upper Midwest, particularly on municipal and daily-fee layouts that emphasize playability and value. The region's landscape is characterized by gently rolling prairie terrain, remnants of ancient glacial activity that shaped much of western Minnesota's topography.

The course takes its name from the Pomme de Terre River, which flows through Stevens County. "Pomme de Terre" translates from French as "apple of the earth" or potato, a name given by early French fur traders and explorers. Morris itself is home to the University of Minnesota Morris campus and serves as a regional hub for agriculture and education in this part of the state.

Goldstrand's design work typically incorporates natural land movement and native grasses where feasible, creating courses that fit comfortably within their prairie settings. At Pomme de Terre, golfers encounter a layout shaped by the area's agricultural heritage and open spaces, with play influenced by the wind conditions common to western Minnesota. The course serves both local members and visitors exploring golf options in this less densely populated region of the state, offering a straightforward test suited to a range of skill levels.