1 destination · 12 catalog courses · 5 nationally ranked

Best Golf Courses in Minnesota

Minnesota carries 1 destination in Scramble's catalog covering 12 independently researched courses, with the strongest trip-planning anchors ranked below. Pricing, weather, and primary airports are all real, pulled from the catalog at build time.

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Every Minnesota destination, ranked

Sorted by national-ranking depth, then catalog course count.

1 golf destinations in Minnesota, ranked by catalog depth. Columns: rank, destination, nearest airport, courses (must-play / total), price range, and best-for archetype.
#DestinationNearest airportCoursesPeak greens feePrice band
1Brainerd Lakes–5 must-play / 14 total$75–$250$$

Where is the best golf in Minnesota?

Dutch 27 at Cragun's Legacy at Brainerd Lakes is the strongest catalog course in Minnesota, earning America's Best New Course on national rankings. Minnesota carries 5 nationally ranked courses in Scramble's catalog overall, so the choice between them depends on what trip you're planning.

The Minnesota destination lineup

Minnesota destinations

Frequently asked questions about golf in Minnesota

Is Minnesota a good state for a golf trip?

Yes, decisively. Minnesota has 1 destination in Scramble's catalog covering 12 independently researched courses, including 5 courses ranked on national best-of lists. Brainerd Lakes anchors the state catalog, with neighboring destinations rounding out a long-weekend or full-week itinerary depending on group size.

How much does a Minnesota golf trip cost?

A 3-round, 4-golfer trip to Minnesota runs about $1,112 per person on average across the state's 1 destinations, with mid-range ($$) lodging. Flights are excluded since they depend on your home airport. Use the trip calculator on any destination's page to lock in the actual number for your group.

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This page ranks every Minnesota destination in Scramble's catalog by national-ranking depth, must-play course count, and total catalog course count, with editorial overrides where the auto-rank misses something. Trip cost is computed by sample-planning a 3-round, 4-golfer trip at mid-range ($$) lodging for each destination. Weather scores combine 20-year temperature and precipitation data.

Published June 2026. Updated when the data or Scramble’s recommendations change.