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Giants Ridge Golf

The Lodge at Giants Ridge offers world-class golf in a gorgeous, natural setting.


Very few golf resorts can claim even 1 course in the "Top 100." The Lodge at Giants Ridge is proud to claim 2.

Our gorgeous courses, The Legend and The Quarry, have garnered top rankings from one of the world's most prestigious publications, Golf Digest. Combining breathtaking natural settings with accessibility and affordability, The Legend and The Quarry truly are a golfer's dream!

Here are just a few of the accolades our two courses have received:

  • The Quarry was named #1 public course in Minnesota and #20 in the nation by Golf Digest (2009-2010)
  • The Legend was named #3 public course in Minnesota and #72 in the nation by Golf Digest (2009-2010)

The Legend

Located just outside our doors is The Legend at Giants Ridge. Nestled in a majestic forest, this magnificent golf course has left its footprint on the very nature of the game.

The Legend at Giants Ridge is a challenging par 72 that wanders over and through the spectacular northwoods terrain. With bentgrass fairways, white sand bunkers, sparkling blue lakes, giant boulders and towering pines, The Legend at Giants Ridge is famous for all the right reasons. This is Minnesota golf as it was meant to be played.

Notable facts:

  • Designed by PGA touring pro Lanny Wadkins and noted golf course architect Jeffrey Brauer
  • National Environmental Steward Award (2001)
  • The Legend has been ranked as a 4.5 star facility for 9 consecutive years by Golf Digest
  • The Legend was named one of the Top 6 Golf Destinations in the World by Golf World in 2003

The Quarry

The Quarry incorporates unusual scenic and dramatic elements to form a truly unique and challenging course. Golfers can expect deep hazards, high ridges, elevated tee boxes, and at times, narrow fairways and small greens. This course promises golfers a distinct experience heightened by natural beauty and the convenience, service and amenities of The Lodge at Giants Ridge.

The Quarry is the newest addition to the Giants Ridge resort area. An 18-hole championship course that redefines golf in the Midwest, The Quarry features raised trees, deep hazards, and the structures of the old mines, lakes, wetlands, forest and a former sand quarry.

Notable facts:

  • The Quarry is a walkable course, at just under 7,000 yards from the back tees
  • This Championship course was designed by acclaimed golf architect Jeffrey Brauer
  • The Quarry was named the #1 public course in Minnesota and #20 in the nation (2009 -2010)