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4.5
203 Reviews (203)
5 Stars
77
4 Stars
81
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
93.1%
Recommend this course
176 out of 203 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.0
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
3.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.7%
Recommend this course
2 out of 3 reviews
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4.6
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.1%
Recommend this course
16 out of 17 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6355 yards
Slope 124
Rating 71.4

Also known as "Gopher Hills Golf Course - Heath/Glen Course".

Formerly known as The Tiger at Elmdale Hills Golf Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Gordon Emerson (1995) 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

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Minnesota (2023 #21) (2022 #25)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2022 #22)

Reviews

4.5
203 Reviews (203)

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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Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played

6 hour round burnt greens.

Got there for a 1:18 tee time. No carts available, had to wait to for a cart to come back. When a cart arrived we teed off at 1:45 as a twosome. The two groups behind us went out in front of us and were terrible golfers. Never let us through. Waited at least 15 mins on every hole to play. No ranger, the greens were completely burnt-drought striken. Will never play this course again. Left after 14 holes, couldn’t take it anymore! Layout is decent but I would have a hard time recommending this course to anybody.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Challenging layout, terrible conditions, slow pace

First time playing Gopher Hills. The course layout is challenging with elevation changes and doglegs and it could be a very good course but it has not been maintained. All of the greens were brown and the course was covered in weeds. Pace of play was terrible with round taking 5 hours. Will not be returning.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Gopher Hills

Bang for your buck golf with a great course layout. Fun place, high quality, and not snobby. A+

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

First time

The font nine was in really good shape. But the back nine greens around the pins are needing resurfacing from the drought this year. But overall I'll be back to play the course again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

One Of Our Favorites

We always enjoy the 40 minute drive to this course! Well worth the drive! Hills make it challenging and the front and back nine are so different that it has something for both of us.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Dead greens

Sorry. Back nine greens r dead. Need major green make over. Is this an bug infestation or something. Green r dried up. No grass. Few blind shots. Hilly.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fast and Fun

Greens were very dry and fast. Greens Played like a us open, after the first few holes you get the hang of the speed and the challenge was enjoyable. Best bang for the bucks in the south East metro.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in good shape for the end of season.
They are adding on a new facility here..so a little busy and not a large practice area..
Overall a great venue

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Limited staff.

Poor golf carts. Range not open. No beverage cart. Bar not open at 5:00pm on a Saturday! All trash bins on tees were overflowing with cans & bottles.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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