Aerial view from St. Croix National Golf Club.
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4.6
266 Reviews (266)
5 Stars
156
4 Stars
82
3 Stars
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2 Stars
9
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
94.2%
Recommend this course
240 out of 266 reviews
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4.8
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
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6 out of 6 reviews
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4.8
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
95.7%
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45 out of 47 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6909 yards
Slope 131
Rating 74.1

St. Croix National Golf Course is a championship course that is tucked away amongst rolling, wooded hills. This scenic course is one of western Wisconsin's hidden gems. The undulating landscape covered with mature trees can seem intimidating but the layout was designed with spacious fairways and bailout areas that act as an excellent balance to the more challenging elements. The well conditioned greens putt fast and true, acting as a perfect complement to the beautiful scenery. There are strategically placed bunkers and water hazards coming into play but it is the topography will truly test your accuracy as well as a variety of other skills. St. Croix National G.C. also boasts a driving range perched high above a valley that collects the practice shots. It is the perfect preparation for the challenges of the golf course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/15 Closed: 10/15
Architect Joel Goldstrand

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Wisconsin (2023 #1) (2016 #18)
  • Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2023 #19)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Off-course amenities in the U.S. (2023 #23) (2020 #6)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Course Conditions in the U.S. (2023 #23)

Reviews

4.6
266 Reviews (266)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 22
Bunkers 11
Forced Carries 11
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 20
Advanced Golfers 17
Locals 13
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 17

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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
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5.0
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Great views

Course had numerous blind shots but GPS in carts with touch screens offered good visibility and shot creation. Staff were great. Cool hole 19 to practice elevated tee shots. Great chipping greens

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart

Trip to the National

Great purse in Great condition. Thought but Far course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
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Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Maybe a better ski resort than a golf course.

St. Croix National is located in a beautiful setting among hills and hardwood Forrest. I was interested because of its close proximity to Stillwater, Mn. The course is located on the old Birch Park Ski park. That means lots of high hill tee shots to a green down below. Other holes seem to be cut through the Forrest and are very tight. It seems like there is not much room for error here. Maybe better golfers than me would appreciate the narrow fairways and many blind shots. I did not. I lost 6 balls in just 4 holes, and felt like quitting. We played nine holes, and at a “special rate” of $39 with cart, I don’t see the value. I shoot around 100 for 18 holes, and this course wasn’t worth nearly $40 for nine holes. The scenery is excellent, and other better golfers might have a better go.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Tough golf.

Very difficult course. Not much room to miss the narrow fairways. Lost 8 balls on first 4 holes.
Beautiful scenery, but kind of gimmicky golf.
Great staff!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Must Play

Spectacular view from every Tee Box. It was a very warm day, the staff was very personable, pointed out all the high points. Instructed to make sure to tee off from the Scenic tee on Hole 1. It is a difficult course, if you try to over play it, it will be a long day. I had a great time, I must admit, I had a 9 on one hole but I chipped in from 34 yards out on the 12th for Birdie. The green is a stone throw from the road, the passers by, thought I must have been on a signed out 2 day pass from a facility, by the way I was jumping around on the Green I was so happy. Thanks again St Croix National. Great job.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Hilly

Really hilly, I'm more of a links style player. Need to be able to loft a shot. Played in just under 4 hours so that was nice. No ranger, could have used one on the front 9. Speed on greens perfect

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Too many blind shots

Very nice employees, course layout terrible, blind shots on almost every hole. Worst 18th hole I’ve ever played, I pared it and still hated it. 2 blind shots and my T ball was in the fairway .

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great views!

Myke was like our very own concierge out there. Great guy that made us feel very welcomed! Scenic holes with well manicured fairways. Greens maybe a little slow, but still nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Must play golf course

Put this one on your list and make a point to take the short trip into WI to play this golf course. My dad and I have played this course twice now and cannot wait to get back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth the short drive from the Twin Cities

Sweeping views of the St. Croix River Valley. Each hole is exceptional in it's own right. My dad and I first played this course in 2021 and have been wanting to come back ASAP. Can't recommend this course enough.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pleasantly Surprised

This was my first time venturing outside of MN to play golf since I began playing here around a year ago. I always envisioned traveling outside of the state would be too time-consuming and wouldn't be worth the additional travel time. However, this course was 35-40 minutes from NE Minneapolis where I currently reside, and even if it had been an hour or so away, it was definitely worth the experience. It has a great layout with varying elevations and winding fairways, which make it a great test of golf. I would definitely play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Loved it. If you like elevation changes, you’ve come to the right place. Beautiful vistas of the surrounding area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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