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Golf
in the Wilds of the Northwoods
The
Legends at Giants Ridge: The Legend at Giants Ridge Resort
Course has been named by Golf Digest as the top public course
in Minnesota. Surrounded by the Superior National Forest and
bordering Wynned and Sabin lakes, it features immaculate bent
grass fairways, white sand bunkers and four tee boxes on each
hole. Towering Norway pines and massive glacial boulder add
to its unbelievable rugged beauty. Regular and twilight rates
are available. Contact them at 800-688-7669 or www.giantsridge.com.
- Yardage: 6930/5400
- Rating: 74.3
- Slope: 138
The
Quarry at Giants Ridge: Opening in the spring of 2003, The
Quarry incorporates the scenic and dramatic elements of former
minelands, virgin forest and an abandoned sand quarry. Expect
deep hazards, high ridges, elevated tee boxes and at times,
narrow fairways and small greens. The Quarry will be walkable.
Holes six through nine are expected to be the Quarry's signatures:
all play over, around and through the heart of the sand quarry
in a variety of ways. Wetlands, forest and a spring-fed lake
also make appearances in the Quarry's layout. Contact them at
877-666-7669 or www.giantsridge.com
- 18 Holes
- Yardage: 7145 (back tees)
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Rating: N/A
- Slope: N/A
Wolfridge
Golf Course near Virginia: Tee it up at Wolfridge Golf Course,
a challenging scenic course with a tradition of excellence.
It's a golfer's dream with stunning panoramic views highlighted
by inviting meticulously groomed fairways and immaculate bent
grass greens and wildlife galore. Wolfridge is a reversible
course that offers golfers a new challenge daily. Contact them
at 877-666-0218 or www.wolfridge.com.
The Red Course (even days):
- 9 Holes
- Yardage: 2963
- Rating: 34.3
- Slope: 132
The
Blue Course (odd days):
- 9 Holes
- Yardage: 2869
- Rating: 34.3
- Slope: 114
Virginia Golf Course: The Virginia Municipal Golf Course,
with its brand new log clubhouse and remodeled course, offers
mature pine trees, water hazards and various sand traps. Three
new hole designs are now open. 218-748-7530
- 18 Holes
- Yardage: 6181/5446
- Rating: 69.5
- Slope: 119
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