Experience Northern Heartland Golf
The Northern Heartland region of America offers exceptional golf experiences from the Great Lakes to the Great Plains. Known for championship courses designed by legends like Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Tom Lehman, this region combines challenging layouts with genuine Midwestern hospitality.
What sets Northern Heartland golf apart is its tradition of professional caddies - knowledgeable guides who help navigate the strategic challenges of each course. From Minnesota's lake country courses to Nebraska's prairie links, a good caddy enhances every round.
120+ Courses
Championship golf experiences
Expert Caddies
Local knowledge & strategy
Major Championships
Host of PGA & Senior events
Northern Heartland Golf Regions
Minnesota & Wisconsin
Home to lake country courses like Hazeltine National, Interlachen, and Whistling Straits. Features dramatic lake views and challenging terrain.
Iowa & Nebraska
Known for prairie-style courses like Sand Hills, Des Moines Golf & CC, and Omaha CC. Features rolling hills and strategic bunkering.
Dakotas
Features stunning prairie and badlands courses like Sutton Bay, Bully Pulpit, and Minot CC. Combines natural beauty with challenging designs.
Great Lakes
Offers spectacular lakefront courses like Arcadia Bluffs, Erin Hills, and Lawsonia Links. Features dramatic elevation changes and water hazards.
Northern Heartland Golf Facts
- Home to 10 of Golf Digest's Top 100 US courses
- Host of 15+ PGA Tour events
- Best seasons: May-October
- Professional caddy programs at 30+ courses
- Average caddy fee: $80-$100 + gratuity
Featured Event
US Senior Open
Scioto Country Club, Ohio
The premier event in senior golf comes to the Heartland region at the historic Scioto Country Club.
Event DetailsNorthern Heartland Golf Course Map
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Featured Golf Courses in the Northern Heartland
Hazeltine National Golf Club
Chaska, Minnesota
Host of multiple major championships including the Ryder Cup and PGA Championship. Robert Trent Jones design with challenging water hazards and bunkering. Professional caddies available.
Courses: Championship Course
Caddy Services: Professional Caddies
Sand Hills Golf Club
Mullen, Nebraska
Ranked among the world's top courses, this minimalist design by Coore & Crenshaw flows naturally through the Nebraska sandhills. Professional caddies provide essential guidance.
Courses: Championship Course
Caddy Services: Professional Caddies
Whistling Straits
Kohler, Wisconsin
Pete Dye's masterpiece along Lake Michigan featuring dramatic cliffs and windswept dunes. Host of multiple PGA Championships and Ryder Cups. Professional caddies available.
Courses: Straits Course, Irish Course
Caddy Services: Professional Caddies
Interlachen Country Club
Edina, Minnesota
Historic Donald Ross design that has hosted multiple US Opens and the Solheim Cup. Features tree-lined fairways and challenging greens. Professional caddies available.
Courses: Championship Course
Caddy Services: Professional Caddies
Sutton Bay Golf Club
Agar, South Dakota
Graham Marsh design featuring dramatic elevation changes overlooking Lake Oahe. Known for its challenging layout and breathtaking views. Professional caddies provide expert guidance.
Courses: Championship Course
Caddy Services: Professional Caddies
Des Moines Golf & Country Club
West Des Moines, Iowa
Pete Dye design that hosts the PGA Tour Champions event. Features strategic bunkering and challenging water hazards. Professional caddies available.
Courses: South Course, North Course
Caddy Services: Professional Caddies
Northern Heartland Golf Courses Directory
Browse golf courses in ND, SD, MN, IA, NE, and WI with caddy information
| Course Name | Location & Contact | Type | Access | Caddy Rates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA | |||||
| Sutton Bay Golf Club | Agar, South Dakota (605) 487-7000 info@suttonbay.com |
Links | Resort Guests | $85 + tip | Visit |
| Bully Pulpit Golf Course | Medora, North Dakota (701) 623-4653 golf@bullypulpit.com |
Badlands | Public | $60 + tip | Visit |
| Minot Country Club | Minot, North Dakota (701) 852-4121 golf@minotcountryclub.com |
Parkland | Private | $70 + tip | Visit |
| Dakota Dunes Country Club | Dakota Dunes, South Dakota (605) 242-4653 golf@dakotadunescc.com Arnold Palmer-designed |
Parkland | Private | $80 + tip | Visit |
| Brookings Country Club | Brookings, South Dakota (605) 692-8721 golf@brookingscc.com |
Parkland | Private | $75 + tip | Visit |
| MINNESOTA | |||||
| Hazeltine National Golf Club | Chaska, Minnesota (952) 440-2200 info@hazeltinenational.com |
Parkland | Private | $100 + tip | Visit |
| Interlachen Country Club | Edina, Minnesota (952) 926-1200 golf@interlachencc.org |
Parkland | Private | $95 + tip | Visit |
| The Royal Golf Club | Lake Elmo, Minnesota (651) 777-8650 info@theroyalgolfclub.com |
Parkland | Public | $75 + tip | Visit |
| Minneapolis Golf Club | St. Louis Park, Minnesota (612) 929-0401 golf@minneapolisgolfclub.com |
Parkland | Private | $85 + tip | Visit |
| The Bridges at Winona | Winona, Minnesota (507) 452-6668 golf@bridgesatwinona.com |
Parkland | Public | $65 + tip | Visit |
| Minnesota Valley Country Club | Bloomington, Minnesota (612) 881-1800 golf@mnvalleycc.com |
Parkland | Private | $90 + tip | Visit |
| Hillcrest Country Club | St. Paul, Minnesota (651) 698-0343 golf@hillcrestcc.org |
Parkland | Private | $85 + tip | Visit |
| Town & Country Club | St. Paul, Minnesota (651) 227-1031 info@townandcountryclub.org |
Parkland | Private | $95 + tip | Visit |
| Minikahda Club | Minneapolis, Minnesota (612) 822-6161 golf@minikahdaclub.org |
Parkland | Private | $90 + tip | Visit |
| Windsong Farm | Maple Plain, Minnesota (763) 479-3400 info@windsongfarm.com |
Parkland | Private | $95 + tip | Visit |
| Madden's Classic Resort | Brainerd, Minnesota (218) 829-2811 golf@maddens.com Golf Digest Top 100 Public Course |
Resort | Resort Guests | $80 + tip | Visit |
| IOWA | |||||
| Des Moines Golf & CC | West Des Moines, Iowa (515) 224-1800 golf@desmoinesgolf.com |
Parkland | Private | $80 + tip | Visit |
| Wakonda Club | Des Moines, Iowa (515) 285-1962 golf@wakondaclub.com |
Parkland | Private | $75 + tip | Visit |
| NEBRASKA | |||||
| Sand Hills Golf Club | Mullen, Nebraska (308) 546-2100 info@sandhillsgolf.com |
Links | Private | $90 + tip | Visit |
| Omaha Country Club | Omaha, Nebraska (402) 342-1450 golf@omahacc.org Historic program since 1899; rigorous training for caddies aged 14+ |
Parkland | Private | $90 + tip | Visit |
| Indian Creek Golf Club | Elkhorn, Nebraska (402) 334-4187 golf@indiancreekgolf.com |
Parkland | Public | $60 + tip | Visit |
| Lost Rail Golf Club | Gretna, Nebraska (402) 332-0100 info@lostrail.com Full-service program managed by CaddieNow |
Links | Private | $95 + tip | Visit |
| GrayBull | Maxwell, Nebraska (308) 535-4653 info@dormienetwork.com David McLay Kidd-designed (#5 in NE) Forecaddies included in packages |
Links | Members/Guests | Included | Visit |
| ArborLinks | Nebraska City, Nebraska (402) 335-4653 info@dormienetwork.com Arnold Palmer-designed (#13 in NE) Forecaddies available |
Parkland | Members/Guests | $85 + tip | Visit |
| The Prairie Club | Valentine, Nebraska (402) 376-3030 info@theprairieclub.com Courses: Dunes, Pines, Horse Course |
Resort | Resort Guests | $90 + tip | Visit |
| WISCONSIN | |||||
| Whistling Straits | Kohler, Wisconsin (920) 457-2000 golf@destinationkohler.com |
Links | Resort Guests | $120 + tip | Visit |
| Green Bay Country Club | Green Bay, Wisconsin (920) 468-3361 golf@greenbaycountryclub.com |
Parkland | Private | $75 + tip | Visit |
| Erin Hills | Erin, Wisconsin (262) 670-8600 golf@erinhills.com |
Links | Public | $100 + tip | Visit |
| Sand Valley Resort | Rome/Nekoosa, Wisconsin (715) 422-4653 info@sandvalley.com |
Links | Resort Guests | $110 + tip | Visit |
| Ozaukee Country Club | Mequon, Wisconsin (262) 242-2100 golf@ozaukeecountryclub.com |
Parkland | Private | $85 + tip | Visit |
| The Wisconsin Country Club | Milwaukee, Wisconsin (414) 352-1120 golf@wisconsincc.com |
Parkland | Private | $90 + tip | Visit |
| The Club at Lac La Belle | Oconomowoc, Wisconsin (262) 567-4653 golf@laclabellegolf.com |
Parkland | Private | $80 + tip | Visit |
| Lawsonia Links | Green Lake, Wisconsin (920) 294-3322 golf@lawsonia.com |
Links | Public | $75 + tip | Visit |
| SentryWorld | Stevens Point, Wisconsin (715) 345-1600 golf@sentryworld.com |
Parkland | Public | $85 + tip | Visit |