The most scenic golf courses in Minnesota

The golf courses in 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; 11 courses qualify.

  1. Quarry

    The Quarry at Giants Ridge

    Biwabik, MN, USA
    8.6

    Scenery 4.5 out of 5 from 6 golfers

    PublicJeff Brauer

    • 4.6Conditions
    • 4.4Layout
    • 4.8Value
    • 4.5Scenery
    • 3.7Facilities

    Fairways are wide but if you miss them your ball is gone. Greens are borderline gimmicky with the undulation, just enjoy the northwoods experience without a house (and usually without another hole or person) in sight and accept it. For $130 it might be the best value in golf.

    Written by

    @old-thom-morris

    • Must play
    • Views
    • Challenging
  2. 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
  3. The Classic

    The Classic

    Madden's on Gull Lake

    Brainerd, MN, USA
    7.9

    Scenery 4.4 out of 5 from 7 golfers

    PublicScott Hoffmann

    • 4.3Conditions
    • 4.0Layout
    • 3.8Value
    • 4.4Scenery
    • 3.9Facilities

    Potentially one of the most overrated courses in Minnesota. How publications like Golf Digest rate this place over the likes of Northland, Midland Hills, Minneapolis much less its better neighbor Deacon’s is astounding.

    Written by

    @Dawgattheturn

    • Challenging
    • Pristine
    • Driving range
  4. Deacon's Lodge

    Deacon's Lodge

    Breezy Point Resort

    Breezy Point, MN, USA
    8.3

    Scenery 4.3 out of 5 from 6 golfers

    PublicArnold Palmer

    • 5.0Conditions
    • 4.0Layout
    • 4.8Value
    • 4.3Scenery
    • 4.3Facilities

    I personally think Brainerd is an absolutely overrated town for actual good golf, but deacons is a solid place and a fun time every time I’m there. Not a huge Palmer guy and the conditions have gone down hill, but you gotta play when you are in town.

    Written by

    @Dawgattheturn

    • Challenging
    • Must play
    • Pristine
  5. 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
  6. The Minikahda Club

    Minneapolis, MN, USA

    Scenery 4.1 out of 5 from 8 golfers

    8.5
  7. Hazeltine National Golf Club

    Chaska, MN, USA

    Scenery 3.8 out of 5 from 7 golfers

    8.3
  8. Keller Golf Course

    Maplewood, MN, USA

    Scenery 3.8 out of 5 from 6 golfers

    7.8
  9. Chaska Town Course

    Chaska, MN, USA

    Scenery 3.3 out of 5 from 5 golfers

    7.6
  10. Minneapolis Golf Club

    St. Louis Park, MN, USA

    Scenery 3.2 out of 5 from 5 golfers

    8.4
  11. 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. State pages include courses across Minnesota. Rankings refresh about hourly.

FAQ

The Quarry at Giants Ridge is #1 on Course Vaults in Minnesota at Scenery 4.5/5 (6 golfers). 11 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. State pages include courses across Minnesota. 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.

This page was last generated Nov 12, 2026, 3:47 AM EST. Scores and eligibility are recomputed about every hour.

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