Windsong Farm at Windsong Farm Golf Club

Windsong Farm, carved into the rolling farmland west of Minneapolis, is as much a testament to Midwestern tenacity as it is to championship golf. D.A. Weibring’s design, reflective of a Modern aesthetic with its sculpted bunkering and strategic mounding, subtly belies the challenge that awaits. It's a course where power can be rewarded, but rarely without the thoughtful navigation of deceptive doglegs and greens that subtly break toward the surrounding countryside. It rewards the player who considers the approach and execution of their shots.

Weibring and Steve Wolfard crafted a layout that requires intelligent play but is not necessarily punishing. Windsong asks players to engage with the landscape, not simply conquer it with brute force. While it has not hosted a major championship, the course has been a consistent proving ground for top amateurs in the region, drawing a membership that appreciates both the challenge and the camaraderie found within its fairways.

The social fabric of Windsong is further enhanced by the understated elegance of the clubhouse, where members, a mix of local business leaders and passionate golfers, gather to discuss the day's rounds. While no single dish dominates the culinary conversation, the consistent quality of the fare mirrors the club’s commitment to an experience that's both refined and genuinely welcoming. Windsong Farm offers an escape from the city's hustle, a place where the pursuit of a lower score is secondary to the enjoyment of the game and the company.