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Golf in Brainerd Lakes, Minnesota

Minnesota · Midwest

Brainerd Lakes golf trips

North-woods golf, lake cabins and long summer evenings.

Plan a Brainerd Lakes trip
Best months
Jun, Jul, Aug
Ideal trip
3–4 nights
Price level
$$ · Moderate
Walking
Mostly cart golf
Fly into
Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP) — ~2.5 hr

Best golf courses in Brainerd Lakes

Courses that travelling groups can play. Access rules change — we confirm every tee time.

  • Deacon's Lodge (Grand View Lodge)

    Resort / public

    Arnold Palmer design through forest and wetlands.

  • The Pines (Grand View Lodge)

    Resort / public

    27 holes routed through tall pines.

  • The Classic at Madden's

    Resort / public

    Scenic, well-regarded resort layout on Gull Lake.

When to go golfing in Brainerd Lakes

Short but sweet: courses typically open in May and close in October.

Janavoid
Febavoid
Maravoid
Aproff
Mayshoulder
Junpeak
Julpeak
Augpeak
Sepshoulder
Octoff
Novavoid
Decavoid
Prime Shoulder / value Off-season Not recommended
Prime season
June, July, August
Best value
May, September
Avoid
November, December, January, February, March

How much does a Brainerd Lakes golf trip cost?

Typical per-person estimates for 4 nights with one round a day, before airfare. Your proposal is quoted for your exact dates and courses.

Value

$800–$1,400

4 rounds · per person

Premium

$1,550–$2,750

4 rounds · per person

Luxury

$3,000–$5,450

4 rounds · per person

Where to stay

  • Grand View Lodge cabins
  • Madden's on Gull Lake
  • Lake homes for groups

Off the course

  • Boat days and fishing
  • Supper clubs

Getting there

  • Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP) — ~2.5 hr
  • Brainerd (BRD)

Brainerd Lakes golf trip questions

Is Brainerd a good golf trip?

Yes for a relaxed, value-minded summer trip with lake time. It's an especially easy drive for Twin Cities and Upper Midwest groups.

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