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4.5
200 Reviews (200)
5 Stars
77
4 Stars
78
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
96.2%
Recommend this course
174 out of 200 reviews
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5.0
1 Reviews (1)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
5.0
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
1 out of 1 reviews
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4.7
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 16 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Public
Par 30
Length 1985 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Also known as Gopher Hills Golf Course - Lynx Executive Nine.

Formerly known as The Lynx at Elmdale Hills Golf Course.

Course Details

Year Built 1995
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Garrett Gill (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "Gopher Hills Golf Academy"
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.5
200 Reviews (200)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 12
Thick Rough 8
This course/club is great for:
Locals 10
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 6

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Course Rough Greens

Course was in great shape, fairways were very nice. The greens were in very rough shape. Like really bad actually. Other than that, great time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Trash

Me and my brother were not pleased with this course at all. Greens were not taken care of... the community was scowling at us the times we went into the clubhouse. Would not recommend this place to anyone. Not will I be back.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

fun course

rough down made it very playable

gets progressively more challenging and more scenic

lots of big hills

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value course

Course was in terrific shape. Everything was great but I do believe that the course needs more yardage markers & additional signs saying 'xx yards to corner' or 'pin is in line with this marker' as there are many blind shots where had no clue where the pin was or distance points. Normally, I use GPS on phone to avoid this but there's quite a bit of deadzone at the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good Value

I snagged 18 holes with a cart for a really good deal. The course was in fine shape for spring. The greens were in seven shape as well as the fairways. The pace of play was slow. We had a twosome in front of our foursome that help us up on almost every hole.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Windy day of golf

I have played this course several times, seems like every round it has been very windy, today was no exception. Probably 20 mile an hour winds gusts to 30-35. We are in the middle of the COVID 19 pandemic so just glad to be out. Pace of play was slow , waited on every shot but still finished in a little over 4 hours. The place was jam packed. Warm Saturday so it brought people out I guess. Nothing else to do in Minnesota right now. Per the social distancing course guidelines there were no rakes for bunkers, no ball washers, no benches. Course was overall in good shape, greens ran pretty true. The greens need some water, pretty dry. Bunkers need attention, they have not been touched all year. I know there are no bunker rakes for people to rake after themselves but it would be nice if the grounds crew would use their riding bunker rake each day so it is a fresh start each day. I am sure it is just a spring staffing issue which is expected. They used some type of foam insert for the COVID 19 raised cup. This needs to be addressed because of the wind they did not work properly, the flags were sideways and the foam was coming out of the holes. They should use plastic or some other system. Played a red wing golf course the day before and they had a swim noodle wrapped around the flag stick and it worked great. Overall a decent time for a good price!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gopher Hills is back!

Played this course a few times and was not impressed last year. However, after playing it this Spring I must say it looked in great shape and the pace of play was excellent. If you have never played this before be prepared keep your ball low as the winds can really whip up in this area and the course doesn’t offer too much mercy shielded by bigger trees. It’s great to see this course thriving again. I will be back this year!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Experience

The course was in good shape, the staff I encountered were awesome. The course was very busy slowing down the pace of play but overall a great time. With all that’s going on it was wonderful to get out and enjoy a day of golf. Will most definitely be back again and again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day.

A course for all levels of play. Don’t let the lack of trees fool you. Hit it straight or pay the price. Shot drive from the south metro but worth it

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a treat

A nice variety of holes and lies
And where else can you play golf with gophers watching

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course was in good shape for spring. The greens were in Great shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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