The Ridges at Sand Creek

The Ridges at Sand Creek is a daily-fee facility in Jordan, Minnesota, designed by Joel Goldstrand and opened in the late 1990s. Goldstrand, a Minnesota-based architect, has built a regional reputation for routing courses that work with the natural terrain of the upper Midwest, and The Ridges reflects that approach. The property sits in the Minnesota River valley southwest of the Twin Cities, where the landscape offers more elevation change and wooded character than the flatter farmland typical of much of the state. The course takes its name from the rolling ridgelines that define the routing. Holes move through a mix of mature hardwoods and open corridors, with fairways that rise and fall along the property's natural contours. Water comes into play on several holes, including features tied to Sand Creek, which winds through portions of the site. The design emphasizes strategic variety rather than overwhelming length, asking players to navigate doglegs, elevation shifts, and well-placed hazards. As a public-access course in a growing exurban area, The Ridges serves a broad range of golfers, from Twin Cities residents looking for a weekend round to local leagues and outings. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse with standard amenities. The course fits into the tradition of accessible, regionally rooted designs that define much of Minnesota's golf landscape outside the metro core.