
Waseca Lakeside Course
Waseca Lakeside Golf Club
About this course
Waseca Lakeside Golf Club sits in south-central Minnesota, approximately 75 miles south of the Twin Cities in a region characterized by agricultural land interspersed with glacial lakes. The course occupies terrain typical of southern Minnesota, where modest elevation changes and mature tree lines frame relatively open playing corridors. The presence of water—whether natural lakes, wetlands, or constructed ponds—often influences hole strategy at courses in this area, and the "Lakeside" name suggests such features play a role in the routing. The club serves the Waseca community and surrounding area as a traditional small-town golf facility. Courses of this type in Minnesota typically date from the mid-twentieth century, often evolving through incremental improvements and occasional redesigns as membership and resources allow. The layout likely balances accessibility for recreational players with enough challenge to host local competitions and club championships. Minnesota golf courses operate within a compressed season, generally from late April through October, which shapes both maintenance practices and the social rhythms of the club. Waseca Lakeside functions as a gathering place for the local golfing community, offering a straightforward test of golf in a setting defined by the region's prairie-lake landscape. The course provides an opportunity to play amid the quiet, open character of southern Minnesota, where agriculture meets recreation and small-town golf clubs remain central to community life.
Quick facts
- Location
- Waseca, MN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1969
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,117 yards
- Difficulty
- 69.4/128
Getting there
The journey to Waseca Lakeside Golf Club begins at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), roughly ninety minutes north by car through the gently rolling farmland of south-central Minnesota. The drive south on Interstate 35 and Highway 13 unfolds through a landscape of cornfields and prairie remnants, the urban sprawl giving way to the quiet rhythm of small-town America. As you enter Waseca, the road narrows and the horizon opens to reveal Clear Lake's shimmering expanse, with the club's tree-lined fairways emerging along the eastern shore - a tranquil lakeside retreat that feels worlds removed from the Twin Cities bustle.

FAQ
Common questions about Waseca Lakeside
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Waseca Lakeside is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Waseca Lakeside is 71.
Waseca Lakeside plays 6,117 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Waseca Lakeside is 128.
Waseca Lakeside is a 18-hole course.


