Top Golf Destination

Photo Courtesy Madden's on Gull Lake

4 REASONS WHY WE’RE MINNESOTA’S TOP Golf

Photo Courtesy Grand View Lodge

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OUR AREA OFFERS THE PERFECT BACKDROP FOR CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESORT-STYLE COURSES. LOAD UP YOUR CLUBS AND COME SEE FOR YOURSELF THE REASONS THE BRAINERD LAKES IS MINNESOTA’S GOLF MECCA!

Photo Courtesy Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake 1.Accessibility

We’re home to over 400 golf holes within about a 45-minute drive. The sheer number of golf courses that you can play—all are open to the public—makes the Brainerd Lakes a golf lover’s dream destination.

2.Playability

Whether you’re a beginner or avid golfer, you’ll find a course that suits your style and pace-of-play. We have championship courses, par 3 courses, and several fun resort-style courses. And because of the close proximity of courses, you can play several courses over your stay—even if you’re here for just a few days.

3.Affordability

Other golf destinations have limited courses and the courses are very expensive or members only. Our resort style courses have family friendly green fees. Even our premier championship courses are affordable given their quality and caliber. Resort courses also offer golf and lodging packages and deals for corporate rates.

4.Accolades

Our championship golf courses have attracted national attention with many major resort courses earning recognition from Golf Digest. Renowned industry professionals, including Arnold Palmer and Tom Lehman have designed and put their trademark on resort courses.

Coming in 2023: Cragun’s Legacy Courses has partnered with Minnesota’s most decorated PGA Tour professional and golf designer Tom Lehman in a $10 million renovation and expansion of its signature courses. Look for the project to be done spring 2023.

Places to Mini Golf

Challenge your family to some friendly competition. Who will get a hole-in-one? Who can best handle the hazards? Pirate ships, meandering streams, rolling greens, boulders, and waterfalls are just some of the things you’ll encounter. Check out Pirate’s Cove, Kart Kountry, Wildwedge Mini Golf, and Whistling Wolf for your next mini golf adventures.