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.

The Quarry at Giants Ridge
Biwabik, MN, USAScenery 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

Windsong Farm Golf Club
Maple Plain, MN, USAScenery 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

The Classic
Madden's on Gull Lake
Brainerd, MN, USAScenery 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

Deacon's Lodge
Breezy Point Resort
Breezy Point, MN, USAScenery 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

White Bear Yacht Club
Dellwood, MN, USAScenery 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

The Minikahda Club
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Scenery 4.1 out of 5 from 8 golfers

Hazeltine National Golf Club
Chaska, MN, USA
Scenery 3.8 out of 5 from 7 golfers

Keller Golf Course
Maplewood, MN, USA
Scenery 3.8 out of 5 from 6 golfers

Chaska Town Course
Chaska, MN, USA
Scenery 3.3 out of 5 from 5 golfers

Minneapolis Golf Club
St. Louis Park, MN, USA
Scenery 3.2 out of 5 from 5 golfers

Stone Ridge Golf Club
Stillwater, MN, USA
Scenery 2.8 out of 5 from 5 golfers
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.
