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.
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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
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