Village Green Public Golf Club

Village Green Public Golf Club sits in Moorhead, a city on the Minnesota-North Dakota border along the Red River of the Minnesota River Valley. Designed by Joel Goldstrand, a regional architect known for his work across the upper Midwest, the course reflects the flat to gently rolling terrain characteristic of this part of the Red River Valley. The landscape here lacks dramatic elevation change, so design interest typically comes from strategic bunkering, water features, and the routing's relationship to prevailing winds that sweep across the open prairie. The course serves the Moorhead community and visitors to the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, offering accessible daily-fee golf in a region where the playing season runs from late spring through early fall. Goldstrand's design philosophy in this setting generally emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating enough challenge to keep regular players engaged. The flat terrain allows for straightforward walking, and the openness of the site means weather conditions—particularly wind—often become a significant factor in scoring. Village Green operates as a municipal-style facility, providing a straightforward golf experience without the amenities or restrictions of a private club. The course fits into the fabric of public golf in Minnesota, where accessible courses serve both local residents and the state's robust summer golf culture. Its location near the North Dakota border makes it a convenient option for golfers from both states.