| Proclaimed as one of Arnold Palmer's best designs, Deacon's Lodge provides world-class golf amidst the splendor of its "north-country" surroundings. Voted one of America's "Top 100 Courses", Deacon's Lodge features a championship layout that harmoniously flows through 500 acres of Minnesota lakes, wetlands, and mixed forest. The full-service clubhouse, built with handcrafted, individually logged, Cedar timbers, provides an idyllic setting to reflect upon a great day of golf! A course on everyone's "must play" list, Deacon's Lodge challenges the best while being enjoyable to the rest.
Awards
- Minnesota 's #1 Public Course - Golfweek Magazine, March, 2005
- America 's 100 Greatest Public Courses (#72) - Golf Digest, May 2005
- Top 100 Courses You Can Play - Golf Magazine, (2004-2005) (#74) and Golf Magazine, (2002-2003) (#69)
- 4 ½ Stars, Places to Play (2004-2005) - Golf Digest
- 100 Most Women-Friendly Course - Golf For Women Magazine, August, 2001
- Top 10 New Public Course in United States - Golf Magazine, March 2000
 |
Golf Shop 218.562.6262
Tee Times (Day of) 218.562.6262
Tee Times (Advanced) 888.437.4637
Email: markn@grandviewlodge.com |
2010 Greens Fees at Deacon's Lodge |
|
April 30 -
May 14 |
May 15 -
September 20 |
September 21 -
October 4 |
October 5 -
Close |
| 18 Holes Weekdays |
$60 |
$104 |
$70 |
$50 |
| 18 Holes Weekends |
$80 |
$114 |
$90 |
$50 |
| 2:00-2:59 pm |
$55 |
$79 |
$55 |
$40 |
| 3:00-3:59 pm |
$50 |
$69 |
$50 |
$40 |
| After 4:00 pm |
$45 |
$59 |
$45 |
$40 |
Golf rates include riding cart and complimentary use of the driving range.
6.875% tax additional.
|
|
| Deacon's
Lodge Score Card - Front Nine |
| |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
Out |
| Palmer |
444 |
540 |
188 |
406 |
433 |
115 |
432 |
408 |
543 |
3509 |
| King |
415 |
520 |
164 |
354 |
415 |
108 |
412 |
338 |
533 |
3259 |
| Deacon |
399 |
462 |
144 |
330 |
400 |
91 |
385 |
326 |
480 |
3017 |
| Handicap |
3 |
5 |
13 |
9 |
7 |
17 |
1 |
15 |
11 |
|
| Lodge |
369 |
455 |
128 |
281 |
370 |
86 |
317 |
290 |
459 |
2755 |
| Winnie |
340 |
405 |
107 |
261 |
313 |
81 |
296 |
271 |
401 |
2475 |
| Handicap |
3 |
5 |
17 |
9 |
11 |
15 |
7 |
13 |
1 |
|
| PAR |
4 |
5 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
36 |
| Deacon's
Lodge Score Card - Back Nine |
| |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
In |
Total |
| Palmer |
373 |
196 |
340 |
450 |
534 |
452 |
375 |
200 |
535 |
3455 |
6964 |
| King |
357 |
183 |
320 |
422 |
512 |
427 |
362 |
174 |
525 |
3282 |
6541 |
| Deacon |
329 |
176 |
295 |
380 |
475 |
413 |
343 |
144 |
495 |
3050 |
6067 |
| Handicap |
14 |
12 |
18 |
4 |
8 |
2 |
16 |
6 |
10 |
|
|
| Lodge |
282 |
145 |
252 |
326 |
412 |
329 |
322 |
133 |
408 |
2609 |
5364 |
| Winnie |
243 |
132 |
232 |
294 |
385 |
305 |
246 |
108 |
346 |
2291 |
4766 |
| Handicap |
8 |
18 |
16 |
4 |
10 |
2 |
14 |
12 |
6 |
|
|
| PAR |
4 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
5 |
36 |
|
| Palmer |
King |
Combo |
Deacon |
Lodge |
Winnie |
| 73.8,
146, 101.0 |
72.1,
143, 98.7 |
71.3, 142, 97.6 |
69.7,
138, 95.4 |
71.9,
126, 101.6 |
68.6,
119, 96.6 |
| Rating,
Slope, Bogey Rating |
Click here for pro advice on this course
Course Facts and Figures
Designer: Erik Larson, Architect
Arnold Palmer Design Company Name: Named in Honor of Arnold Palmer’s father “Deacon”.
Opened: May 31, 1999 by Mr. Arnold Palmer & MN Governor, Jesse Ventura
Par: 72
Acreage: 499 (Complex) 150 (Golf Course)
Tees: 6 choices (designed for maximum selection flexibility)
Grass = Penncross Bent
Greens: Average size = 7,500 sq ft
Grass = Penncross Bent
Fairways: 45 acres (60 % above national average)
Grass = Penncross Bent
Waste Bunkers:
Native Sand with tall Fescue grass bordering. Small shrubs and trees enhance natural flavor. Waste bunkering is also a defining feature of The Historic Pine Valley Golf Club in New Jersey.
Traditional Bunkers:
The white “Ohio’s Best” sand used in the primary bunkers is imported from Ohio. Transported by barge via the Ohio & Mississippi Rivers, this sand was shipped to St. Paul, Minnesota and then delivered to Deacon’s Lodge by 32 semi trailers. The Blue-Fescue grass bordering these bunkers is left long by design to enhance the rustic native presentation.
Chipping Aprons:
The large undulating chipping aprons are designed to give the golfer maximum playing options. These bent grass transition areas are very similar to those found at Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Natural Sub-Terrain: Deacon’s Lodge sits upon 170 feet of pure native sand.
Lakes:
Holes 2 - Shaeffer Lake
Holes 4 & 5 - Lynch lake
Holes 17 & 18 - Douglas Lake |
Join us on Facebook!