The most scenic golf courses in Minneapolis, Minnesota

The golf courses within about 25 miles of Minneapolis, Minnesota that Course Vaults golfers rate highest for scenery, from views and setting to the look of the property. Each course needs scenery ratings from at least 5 different golfers who played it; 8 courses qualify.

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  1. Windsong Farm

    Windsong Farm Golf Club

    Maple Plain, MN, USA
    8.6

    Scenery 4.5 out of 5 from 6 golfers

    PrivateJohn Fought

    • 5.0Conditions
    • 4.8Layout
    • 4.5Scenery
    • 4.4Facilities

    Really strong golf club. Several memorable shots and a wonderfully maintained golf course. Feels very “big” but demands precision. I’ve only played it once (on a very windy day with an injury) but I could tell it was different and a few cuts above the normal country club.

    Written by

    @Lazstradamus

    • Pristine
    • Challenging
    • Must play
  2. White Bear Yacht

    White Bear Yacht Club

    Dellwood, MN, USA
    8.7

    Scenery 4.2 out of 5 from 14 golfers

    PrivateDonald Ross & Willie Watson

    • 4.3Conditions
    • 4.6Layout
    • 4.2Scenery
    • 4.0Facilities

    Land movement is insane, and the work they’ve done recently to 14, 17, and 18 has helped a lot. 12 may be the best hole in the state. No shot is the same.

    Written by

    @Kirkeide1

    • Must play
    • Driving range
    • Locker rooms
  3. The Minikahda

    The Minikahda Club

    Minneapolis, MN, USA
    8.5

    Scenery 4.1 out of 5 from 8 golfers

    PrivateDonald Ross & Robert Foulis

    • 4.8Conditions
    • 4.2Layout
    • 4.1Scenery
    • 4.6Facilities

    One of the best pieces of land in the midwest also happens to have an excellent golf couse. The greens, collars, and appraoches were immaculate last visit. The attention to detail on the grounds is impressive to say the least.

    Written by

    @Lazstradamus

    • Must play
    • Pristine
    • Walkable
  4. Hazeltine National

    Hazeltine National Golf Club

    Chaska, MN, USA
    8.3

    Scenery 3.8 out of 5 from 7 golfers

    PrivateRees Jones & Robert Trent Jones Sr.

    • 4.7Conditions
    • 3.8Layout
    • 3.8Scenery
    • 4.1Facilities
    • Challenging
    • Pristine
    • Driving range
  5. Keller

    Keller Golf Course

    Maplewood, MN, USA
    7.8

    Scenery 3.8 out of 5 from 6 golfers

    PublicPaul N. Coates

    • 4.2Conditions
    • 4.2Layout
    • 4.7Value
    • 3.8Scenery
    • 3.2Facilities

    Great course, good condition for early in the year. Front is mostly right in front of you then the back demands some shot making. Held back by atrocious pace of play.

    Written by

    @matt-carlson

    • Hidden gem
    • Underrated
    • Great value
  6. Chaska Town Course

    Chaska, MN, USA

    Scenery 3.3 out of 5 from 5 golfers

    7.6
  7. Minneapolis Golf Club

    St. Louis Park, MN, USA

    Scenery 3.2 out of 5 from 5 golfers

    8.4
  8. Stone Ridge Golf Club

    Stillwater, MN, USA

    Scenery 2.8 out of 5 from 5 golfers

    7.8

How we rank

This ranking uses each golfer’s scenery rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Scenery is the scenery score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs scenery ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. City pages include courses within about 25 miles of Minneapolis, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.

FAQ

Windsong Farm Golf Club is #1 on Course Vaults in and around Minneapolis, Minnesota at Scenery 4.5/5 (6 golfers). 8 courses qualify for this list.

This ranking uses each golfer’s scenery rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Scenery is the scenery score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs scenery ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. City pages include courses within about 25 miles of Minneapolis, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.

A course appears once at least 5 different golfers have rated its scenery on Course Vaults. Log your round and rate it in the app to help it qualify.

Yes. It includes qualifying courses within about 25 miles of Minneapolis, not only courses whose address is in the city.

This page was last generated Nov 12, 2026, 4:17 AM EST. Scores and eligibility are recomputed about every hour.

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