Rochester, MN is known for many things. It is the home of the renowned Mayo Clinic, Rochester Art Center, multiple golf courses, and has beautiful views of the Zumbro River. If you fancy playing golf while in the city, here are the top courses to check out.
The Top 5 Golf Courses in and Around Rochester, MN
Oak Summit Golf Course
This public golf course is set on 240 acres of land, and it features a challenging par 70, 18-hole layout characterized by rolling hills and mature trees in between. The idea was born by Leon DeCook, who decided to convert his farmland into a golf course in 1991. It was open a year later, and Leon made sure it was challenging enough even to experienced golfers.
The course is open to men’s, women’s, senior, and championship tees, with the championship tees adding an extra 379 yards to the course layout. Amenities include a driving range, snack bar, pro shop, and golfing lessons.
Willow Creek Golf Course
Willow Creek is just a few minutes from downtown Rochester, and it boasts of an 18-hole championship course. What’s more, it has the only executive golf course in the city which has nine par 29 holes. This executive course is ideal for training or quick rounds. There’s also a 19th hole with drinks and food made by their in-house chef, a pavilion at a hilltop for outdoor weddings, and full video & audio capabilities for business meetings.
Rochester Golf & Country Club
This golf club has a long history because A.W. Tillinghast designed it in 1916. It has undergone many renovations over the years, and currently, the private 18-hole course has been acclaimed by the Golf Course Architects of America and Golf Digest as one of the best of its kind.
It features a clubhouse with a pro shop, a bar & grill, private dining options, and a chef’s table. The club is also ideal for weddings and other events because it hosts a state-of-the-art ballroom, several indoor spaces, and private meeting rooms. If you decide to take alcohol, drink responsibly and don’t drink & drive. Remember, liquor is only meant for adults.
Hadley Creek Golf Course & Learning Center
As the name suggests, this course is the perfect place for golf training, and it is designated as a first tee facility. It offers training programs to youths of all races and economic backgrounds aged 5 – 18 years at affordable rates. The center features a 9-hole par 32 course with a long 350-yard driving range. It allows junior, adult, or family memberships, so you can play or train as a whole family.
Eastwood Golf Club
This public golf club features an 18-hole course that winds through oak, maple, & pine trees, as well as marshes and ponds. There are also challenging elevation changes, but all holes have four tee sets to make them playable by golfers of all experience levels.
The city has some of the finest courses for casual golf games, tournaments, or training. While in town, stop by Rochester Toyota to check out our special offers on new & used vehicles and take a test drive.
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