Cragun’s Hotel & Resort on Gull Lake
About Cragun’s Hotel & Resort on Gull Lake
Cragun’s Hotel & Resort on Gull Lake is one of the best golf resorts in Brainerd three hours north of the Twin Cities. Cragun’s lakeside lodging options include cabins and hotel-style rooms. Five- to 12-bedroom homes can be rented within the Homes at the Legacy community. The marina is popular in summer with boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming. A new yacht with two levels and two bars offers cruises around the lake. Hiking, biking, tennis and sports at the Indoor Sports Centre are also options.Facts
Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Year Opened1940
Number of Units100-300
Amenities & Services
RestaurantsCasual, Fine, Bar
Room TypesRoom, Suite
PoolIndoor
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Beach AccessYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes
Rules
Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No
Golf courses at Cragun’s Hotel & Resort on Gull Lake
Images from Cragun’s Hotel & Resort on Gull Lake
View from the 9 hole course at Craguns Resort
View of green at Craguns Resort - Reversible 9-hole
The short eighth hole on the White Course of the Dutch Legacy 27 at Cragun's Resort On Gull Lake plays 137 yards.
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Look out for the forced carry at the par-3 sixth hole on the White Course of the Dutch Legacy 27 at Cragun's Resort On Gull Lake
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New bunkers with sodwall accents are part of the new Lehman Legacy 18 at Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake.
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Reviews
4.0
I Recommend This Course
Needs time to grow in
For those who have played the Legacy courses at Cragun's in the past, they will recognize some of the holes and shots on the new routing. The biggest takeaway from a round in July was how thin and firm the fairways were. There was no way to control the ball. Sometimes it would bounce into hazards and bunkers far past your normal shot pattern. Hopefully by summer 2024, the playing conditions will have matured, giving Brainerd another signature place to play.
Conditions
Fair
Value
Average
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Extremely Challenging