Ham Lake, Minnesota
Majestic Oaks delivers lively public-golf energy, variety, and scale, giving everyday players plenty to choose from just north of Minneapolis. Its Signature course stands as a substantial test within a laid-back, busy complex, making it a favorite for local events and casual groups. While not a national pilgrimage, it's a strong go-to for metro golfers craving options and a dash of Minnesota golf lore.
Try snow golf on the Executive Course if visiting in winter for a truly Minnesotan golf experience.
Majestic Oaks is a true multi-era golf facility reflecting five-plus decades of change and expansion. The Signature Course, built during Minnesota's boom of big-shoulder championship layouts, offers wide parkland fairways, straightforward hole sequencing, and practical greens suited to heavy public play. Later layers by Gill and Williams build on this, adding modern length and variety. The result is a club with less classic artistry and more emphasis on volume, flexibility, and everyday scoring fun.
Charles Maddox is credited with the original classic phase, while Gill and Williams modernized the property with the Crossroads/Gold layout.
A strong par 4 demanding a committed drive and a precise second shot to a subtle green. Approaches from the rough risk bouncing through the back, making fairway placement critical. It's a classic test that feels simple but rarely yields birdie without discipline.
Respect the dogleg shape and play for position, setting up an approach from the fairway's wider left side.
Miss left off the tee and you'll face trees or blocked angles; too much aggression can send you through the fairway into trouble.
Generally playable with firm greens, occasional variable bunker and fairway conditioning typical of busy public complexes.
Can be brisk mid-morning, but expect slowdowns at peak times or on event days thanks to high traffic.
Lively, social, and welcoming — locals, events, and groups abound; low-pressure golfing with a community feel.
Standard public golf attire; collared shirt preferred and no denim.
Weekend slots fill up fast — book early for prime hours or tournaments.
Multiple holes reward wedge control and sharp thinking on approach.
Call ahead for live conditions — Minnesota weather can impact pace and playability, especially in spring and fall.
Faced with big fairways and occasional crosswinds, exact yardages are key to scoring well.
Golden Tee Country Club established as 9-hole private course
Expanded to 18 holes (Signature course, Maddox design)
Renamed Majestic Oaks Country Club
Second 18 (Gold/Crossroads) and Executive Course added (Gill/Williams)
Major storm took down 1,000+ trees
18-hole courses renamed: Platinum → Signature; Gold → Crossroads
Introduced snow golf on Executive Course
In the 1980s, Majestic Oaks hosted the Minnesota Vikings Celebrity Golf Tournaments, drawing local legends and big names for rowdy post-season showdowns. Nostalgic locals still share tales of long drives and longer nights at the clubhouse.
A monstrous 1997 storm toppled more than 1,000 trees at Majestic Oaks, changing the face of several fairways and inspiring new strategy for years that followed. That night has become part of club lore.
Embracing northern spirit, Majestic Oaks launched 'snow golf' on its Executive Course in 2011, giving die-hard locals a frosty new excuse to tee it up in winter. Tee markers in the snow — only in Minnesota!
In 1976, Majestic Oaks earned a coveted spot as one of the Top 50 public golf courses in the United States, reflecting its early popularity and scale among Midwest golfers. While competition has increased, that highlight still anchors its legacy.
Hosted both football stars and celebrities for major charity events.
Lost more than 1,000 trees in a single 1997 storm.
Featured in a Top 50 U.S. public golf courses list in 1976.
Offers 45 total holes on a single property.
Site of winter snow golf tournaments — midwestern golf at its frostiest.
Well-regarded 27-hole parkland layout with variety and stature.
Unique pseudo-links layout, tournament pedigree, excellent walking facility.
Host of the PGA Tour's 3M Open, top-condition championship test if you can get on.
Upscale daily-fee course known for strong architecture and resort feel.
Stay in Blaine or Coon Rapids for the easiest hops to all the north-metro layouts and fast access to downtown Minneapolis.
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