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The Refuge Golf Club
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6534 yards | 72.3 | 143 |
| Green | 72 | 6188 yards | 70.6 | 138 |
| White | 72 | 5819 yards | 69.0 | 134 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5819 yards | 74.3 | 143 |
| Gold | 72 | 5372 yards | 71.9 | 132 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5372 yards | 71.8 | 138 |
| Purple | 72 | 4819 yards | 68.8 | 126 |
| Purple (W) | 72 | 4819 yards | 68.7 | 132 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.8/148 | 333 | 531 | 142 | 406 | 508 | 195 | 408 | 163 | 510 | 3196 | 387 | 370 | 503 | 380 | 207 | 359 | 184 | 426 | 522 | 3338 | 6534 |
| Green M: 71.3/144 | 322 | 494 | 140 | 384 | 491 | 183 | 395 | 149 | 464 | 3022 | 367 | 356 | 483 | 363 | 192 | 340 | 164 | 405 | 496 | 3166 | 6188 |
| White M: 69.8/134 W: 74.3/143 | 314 | 468 | 133 | 375 | 465 | 175 | 386 | 142 | 403 | 2861 | 358 | 347 | 463 | 354 | 167 | 291 | 144 | 367 | 467 | 2958 | 5819 |
| Gold M: 67.8/130 W: 71.8/138 | 293 | 452 | 117 | 356 | 425 | 161 | 318 | 132 | 347 | 2601 | 337 | 331 | 443 | 337 | 157 | 278 | 121 | 319 | 448 | 2771 | 5372 |
| Purple W: 68.7/132 | 271 | 427 | 103 | 310 | 387 | 145 | 248 | 127 | 286 | 2304 | 301 | 299 | 416 | 303 | 141 | 256 | 97 | 275 | 427 | 2515 | 4819 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 18 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 9 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 6 |
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Minnesota (2019 #24)
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Very nice course. Really enjoyed the layout and scenery. The course was in terrific condition other than some low wet spots which is understandable with all the rain. I played early in the morning and the only real complaint I have was only one of the greens had been mowed when I played and so I was putting on wet greens the whole round. I teed off around 7am. Other than that the course was beautiful and challenging.
Really nice course...
We weren't sure what to expect after our 45 minute drive from the Twin Cities. But, it was indeed worth the drive. This course has such a different layout with all the marshes and wood boardwalks. Excellent greens and fairways.
We will be going back.
One of the best in the twin cities
One of my overall favorite courses. Beautiful course. Quite course with a lot of nature. Challenging greens. Makes you use every club in your bag. 9/10 in my book.
Refuge
Excellent course, interesting layout nice conditions. Only criticism is tees which were bare in spots and markers need to be rotated more frequently
Thank you for visiting us at The Refuge. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Love this course
I golf this course four or five times a year. The course is always in great condition. I love the layout of this course.
The staff are always friendly and helpful, too!
great course
we like playing this course in Minnesota, has challenging holes and friendly staff.
Hi Sandy. We appreciate you taking the time to review The Refuge Golf Club and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. We are glad to hear you thought the course was a challenge and our staff treated you well. Thank you for playing!
Outstanding Track
Well worth the drive if you live in the metro area.
Hello Joe, Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review of our golf course. We appreciate you taking the time and hope you will let us know if you ever need anything while you are here. Come back and see us again very soon for more of the best golf in town.
Hello, Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon.
Nice Course, Terrible Pace of Play
Course was in nice condition but our threesome was on pace for a 6 hour round. It took 2 hours for the first 6 holes. Skipped #8 and #9 and still took 5 hours to get done.
Hi! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back!
The refuge is a very nice golf course, The staff is very friendly. It’s nice that the carts have GPS in them so you can know how far away from the green just by pulling up to your ball. This is my new go too course!
Hi corypel. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at The Refuge Golf Club!
Slow pace
Really enjoy this coarse. Great condition and fun to play. But, the pace of play was terrible. We golfed the last 3 holes or so in almost dark and the sprinklers were on by the time we got to the 18th hole.
Hi Jeremy. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing The Refuge.
Course was in good shape. There were a few dry patches in the greens. Overall the course was challenging but still fun.
Hi. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back!
Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing The Refuge Golf Club.
Another round at the Refuge
I managed to get to the Refuge for a second time this season and I pleased. This course will always have a place in my heart as the course that really sparked my interest in golf. It was the local course for me when I was growing up and I always heard it was really tough. I love this course, tips are around 6500 so a respectable distance, I would like it to be a little longer but you can't argue with the length. This outing was better than the first, conditions had improved and everything grew in a little more. Greens were a little beat up this time though from people not fixing their marks. This is a fun course with cool views and it provides a challenge, you won't walk all over this track that is for sure. Strategy is key here. As long as they keep the course up, I will continue my trend of 3-4 rounds a year here.
Best course in Minnesota!
I always enjoy The Refuge. It is literally my favorite course in Minnesota. If it wasn’t that their membership prices only cater to the rich I would be a member there in a heartbeat. The holes are so memorable. There is something for everyone. Thank Goodness for Groupon and GolfNow.com or I could never afford to play there. Pace of play is always slow but that’s ok because the views are wonderful.
A great course for the average golfer
The Refuge is awesome! We are average golfers, each of whom had a wonderful time. Staff was fun and phenomenal in courtesy. The course was in great, not just good, great condition. All-in-all, a fun yet challenging experience.
Great course for a good deal
I thought the course was really really good value for ~$30. The $60 that the course asks you to pay is insane, thank the lord for GolfNow!
Very nice
The course has a great layout/design. Very quiet remote location, and some very nice views. Conditions were pretty good, but getting a bit dry due to lack of rain. Some crab grass in areas that should be ripped out. Great deal via Golfnow.
Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. The Refuge thanks you!