Fort Snelling Golf Course
Fort Snelling Golf Course is a nine-hole municipal course in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is located next to the Minneapolis Saint Paul/Wold-Chamberlain Airport. It originally opened in 1935 and was a private course, but now the city runs the club. It is convenient to the Mall of America so if you want to play in a quick game this club is ideal.
Fort Snelling Golf Course
5701 Leavenworth Ave.
St. Paul, Minnesota 55111
(612) 726-6222
minneapolisparks.org
Columbia Golf Club
One of the oldest golf courses in the city's municipal golf system is the Columbia Golf Club. This is an 18-hole course that offers several challenges to the golfer. The tree lined fairways force you to hit straight drives on nearly every hole. The golf club has a learning area and driving range as well, so it is ideal for practicing and sharpening your game.
Columbia Golf Club
3300 Central Ave. N.E.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418
(612) 789-2627
minneapolisparks.org
Hiawatha Golf Club
The Hiawatha Golf Club is a par-73 course on Lake Hiawatha in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is conveniently located in central south Minneapolis. This is a regulation course and it has hosted several tournaments including National Pub-Links and amateur state competitions. The holes stretch on for long distances so it will be challenging for those with shorter drives. The course includes a clubhouse and both nines were recently upgraded to a championship level of play.
Hiawatha Golf Club
4553 Longfellow Ave.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414
(612) 724-7715
minneapolisparks.org
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