Just the Facts
Location:
5 miles South East of St. Cloud - 4 miles from Hwy 10
Acreage:
Golf Course - 250 acres
Architect:
Ron Bloom
Specifications
Par: 72
Yardage: 6977 yds. (from silver)
Rating: 73.8 (from silver)
Slope: 135 (from silver)
Key Design Features:
Good mixture of open spaces and forested areas, highlighted by sweeping
hills, mature canopied trees river, ponds and wetlands
Characterized by term "Traditional-style" design.
Naturalized look with unique feel of Midwest landscapes. Mature hardwood tree and
wetland preservation throughout layout.
Substantial water features - meandering Elk River, wetlands and ponds. Lateral water
on six holes.
Over 400,000 cubic yards of earth material moved.
Selective clearing of 60 acres (primarily for fairways, greens and tees)
"Stadium" designed into many holes highlighted by finishing #18. Excellent visual hole
separation!
Unique and significant elevation transitions. Challenging topography.
Solid par-3's. Water, elevation drops, forced carry etc.
Minimal residential exposure.
- Practice Facility :
20 acre facility. 300 yards deep by 75-150 yards wide. Target yardages.
Oversized practice green - elevated views to course.
- Grasses:
Greens - bent grass blend.
Greens average a massive 7,000 square feet!
Tees, Fairways - Bluegrass species
Rough - bluegrass/fescues blends... Multiple varieties.
Out-of-Play - fine leafed texture fescue, native grasses and wildflowers.
- Native aquatic vegetation.
- Sand:
38 Bunkers
- Quality local acquisition sand.
- Cart Paths:
- Combination of bituminous and natural cart paths. Plan includes complete continuous cart paths in very near future
- Special Features :
Multiple tee boxes per hole. Teeing complexes average 5 to 8,000 sq. ft.
Greens average 7,000 square feet. - subtle contour challenges
Fairways account for 30-acres... Generous landing areas-exacting approach shots... "Bump-and-run" opportunities.
Designed bridges spanning water features. One of 450 foot length.
750 head irrigation system at 1050 gallons/minute.
- 35 acres natural grasses and woods - two expansive wetland preserves.
- Clubhouse:
Elevated above course - panoramic vistas of golf and nature.
Rests above with overlook to green #18 and valley with wetlands. All visible from upper level Pub/Restaurant/Decks and from lower level banquet facility
Approximately 13,000 square feet.
4-acre clubhouse site with 200 parking stall lot.
Minnesota Lodge theme, wood timber interior framing with exterior accents - light, bright, ample windows etc.
Golf shop - Fully equipped with top-quality merchandise.
Dining/Pub/Function rooms plus expansive patio deck - all with southeasterly golf vistas including dramatic viewing of finishing holes.
Administration areas and full service kitchens both up and down.
- Re-Design Architect: Structures International Inc, Nisswa, MN
