Minnesota Golf Courses in the City of Rochester

Minnesota golf courses come in a wide variety,water hazards on 15 of the 18 holes. There are
from 9-hole mom and pop operations to 54-holetwo island greens featured at Meadow Lakes.
resort complexes and we have been discussingThere are four sets of tee markers to choose
different destinations in this series of articles.from to challenge golfers of all abilities. Power
Today we will highlight the city of Rochester incarts are also available for rent. After your round
the southeastern portion of the state.of golf, don't forget to stop in the lounge for cold
Rochester is located approximately 85 milesrefreshments.
southeast of the Twin Cities on Hwy. 52.Northern Hills Golf Club: Northern Hills Golf Club is a
Rochester is known worldwide as the home ofcity owned golf course that is located in the
the Mayo Clinic. There are plenty of places tonorthwestern part of the city. Northern Hills Golf
stay and other activities to participate in while inClub is an 18-hole facility that plays 6,335 yards
Rochester when you are done golfing. A goodfrom the back tee markers with a course rating
reference site is which is the Rochesterof 70.9 and a slope index of 129. Green fee for
Convention and Visitors Bureau, but we are here18-holes is $26.75 and golf cart rentals are
to primarily discuss the golf opportunities thatavailable for $24.00 for 18-holes. If you have a
Rochester has to offer.group outing planned in the Rochester area you
The golf courses in Rochester and telephonecan rent the entire golf course for half or full day.
numbers are:Contact the golf course management staff for
· Eastwood Golf Club 1-507-281-6173more details.
· Maple Valley Golf & Country ClubOak Summit Golf Course: Oak Summit Golf
1-507-285-9100Course is located five miles south of the city of
· Meadow Lakes Golf Club 1-507-285-1190Rochester and just ¼ mile west of the
· Northern Hills Golf Club 1-507-281-6170Rochester Municipal Airport. Oak Summit Golf
· Oak Summit Golf Course 1-507-252-1808Course is an 18-hole par 70 facility that features
· Rochester Golf & Country Club4 sets of tee markers. The course plays 6,434
1-507-282-3170yards from the back tees with a course rating of
· Soldier's Memorial Field Golf Course71.0 and a slope index of 118. The cost to play at
1-507-281-6176Oak Summit Golf Course is $25.00 for 18-holes
· Willow Creek Golf Course 1-507-285-0305with power cart rental available for $14.00 per
As you can see there are plenty of opportunitiesperson additional.
to play golf in Rochester. You can either come forRochester Golf & Country Club: Rochester Golf &
a weekend or stay for a week and never haveCountry Club is a private members-owned club
to play the same golf course twice.located on the western edge of the city. You will
Eastwood Golf Club: Eastwood Golf Club is cityhave to be a guest of a member to play here or
owned golf course that is located in theif you are moving to the Rochester area you can
southeastern part of the city. This facility is anapply for membership. There are also non-resident
18-hole course that plays 6,205 yards from thememberships available if you live 40 miles away
back tee markers. Par at Eastwood Golf Club isfrom Rochester. The Rochester Golf & Country
70. The course rating is 69.6 and the slope indexClub features four sets of tee markers, the
is 121. The green fee for 18-holes is $26.75 andcourse plays at 6,469 from the back tees with a
golf cart rentals are available for $24.00 forcourse rating of 71.4 and a slope index of 131. If
18-holes. If you have a group outing planned in theyou are in the area and have the ability to get in
Rochester area you can rent the entire golfa round, it certainly will be an adventure for you
course for half or full day. Contact the golf courseto experience the history of this club that dates
management staff for more details.back to 1915.
Maple Valley Golf & Country Club: Maple Valley isSoldier's Memorial Field Golf Course: Soldier's
a par 71, 18-hole golf course. The course plays atMemorial Field Golf Course is a city owned course
5,916 yards from the back tee markers with athat is located in the center of the city that was
course rating of 68.1 and a slope index of 108.built in 1927 and the Zumbro River runs through
Maple Valley Golf Course is located approximatelythe course. The course plays just 5,706 yards
15 minutes south of the city of Rochester in thefrom the back tees with a course rating of 66.8
beautiful Root River bluff country. Elevationand a slope index of 116. Strategy and ball
changes in this area of the state are quiteplacement are vital to scoring well as the Zumbro
dramatic so don't let the yardage of this courseRiver comes into play on several holes. Green fee
deceive you.for 18-holes is $26.75 and golf cart rentals are
Weekend 18-hole rates are $31.00 plus tax. Aavailable for $24.00 for 18-holes. If you have a
power cart can be rented for $14.00 per persongroup outing planned in the Rochester area you
plus tax.can rent the entire golf course for half or full day.
Meadow Lakes Golf Club: Meadow Lakes Golf ClubContact the golf course management staff for
is an 18-hole par 71 "links style" course and hasmore details.