Fall colors make for memorable golf on North Shore

October 4, 10:39 PMMinneapolis Golf ExaminerKyle Anway

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Beautiful colors and stunning views of Lake Superior are just two of the perks of playing golf on the North Shore during the fall at
courses like Lester Park in Duluth. (Photo: golfinduluth.com)

Heading up to the North Shore to enjoy the legendary fall colors? Take along your clubs for a round of late-season golf at some great courses!

Duluth

Start your journey with two well-known courses in the Duluth area. Enger Park Golf Course is located at the top of the hill and features not only great views of the waterfront, but also many old trees that will be hitting their peak colors in early-to-mid October. Further up Highway 61, you’ll also find Lester Park Golf Course, which features 27 holes of championship golf along with stunning views of Lake Superior. Both are fantastic championship layouts, and each offer a great fall rate of just $17.
Enger Park:
27 holes, par 72, 6,573 yards (max)
1801 West Skyline Boulevard, Duluth, MN 55806
(218) 723-3451
engerpark.golfinduluth.com
Lester Park:
27 holes, par 72, 6,606 yards (max)
1860 Lester River Road, Duluth, MN 55804
(281) 525-0830
lesterpark.golfinduluth.com

Lakeview National is an affordable 18-hole course just 22 miles north
of Duluth on Highway 61. (Photo: lakeviewnational.com)

Two Harbors

22 miles up Highway 61 you’ll find the town of Two Harbors and Lakeview National Golf Course which is a must-play for golfers looking for an affordable 18 holes on the North Shore. It’s called “Lakeview” for a reason, as the Great Lake is visible from 14 holes. At just over 6,700 yards with large, accessible greens, Lakeview National appeals to the duffer in all of us, and is perfect for a fun, spur-of-the-moment round of golf amongst the fall foliage.
Lakeview National:
18 holes, par 72, 3,753 yards
1349 Highway 61, Two Harbors, MN 55616
(281) 834-2664
lakeviewnational.com
 

Silver Bay

If you’re simply looking for a quick nine holes on your fall foliage excursion, don’t forget about Silver Bay Municipal Golf Course, a nine-hole track just off 61 in Silver Bay. The par-36 layout was built by the Reserve Mining Company in 1959, and features water on six of its nine holes, including the Beaver River, which winds through the facility. Their website lists $18 weekend greens fees for nine holes, and $27 if you wish to play the course twice.
Silver Bay Municipal Golf Course:
9 holes, par 36, 3173 yards
19 Golf Course Road, Silver Bay, MN 55614
silverbaygolf.com

Superior National is the jewel of the North Shore, and is
a must-play for serious golfers. (Photo: superiornational.com)

Lutsen

Superior National is the jewel of the North Shore, and some believe it to not only be the best golf course in the northland, but the best in Minnesota overall. Built into the foot of Moose Mountain, the championship layout features fairways lined by majestic trees, and a natural whitewater stream that meanders through the course. Be prepared for multiple elevation changes, the occasional sidehill lie from the fairway, and 27 holes of memorable golf.
Superior National:
27 holes, par 72, 6,768 yards (max)
5731 W. Highway 61, Lutsen, MN 55612
(218) 663-7195
superiornational.com

Grand Marais

The last opportunity for golf before Canada is Gunflint Hills Golf Course, just four miles north of Grand Marais up the Gunflint Trail. The tree-lined course has that “family-owned” feel, and is perfect for the recreational or occasional golfer. The rates are affordable ($18 for 9 holes and $28 for 18), and they offer discount coupons on their website.
Gunflint Hills:
9 holes, par 36, 3,030 yards;
181 Golf Course Rd, Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-9988
grandmaraisgolfcourse.com

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