Minnesota Northwoods
The Classic at Madden's
Brainerd Lakes resort golf
The Classic is the Brainerd Lakes anchor: mature, polished, and more architectural than a lot of resort guests probably realize. It is the round that keeps the Brainerd version from being just lake-house golf.
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The Classic is the Brainerd Lakes anchor: mature, polished, and more architectural than a lot of resort guests probably realize. It is the round that keeps the Brainerd version from being just lake-house golf.
Best for
Groups that want this course to anchor the trip.
Watch out
- Not as unique as The Quarry
How to play it
The right first tee time in Brainerd.
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- - Best Brainerd Lakes anchor
Watch-outs
- - Not as unique as The Quarry
Signature holes
7, 11, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Resort/public seasonal pricing; verify current stay-and-play or public rates.
Best season
May: Possible but risky, especially up north.
Caddies / walking
Carts are common.
Booking move
Pick the region first.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
May: Possible but risky, especially up north.
Jan
28F / 15F
Sun Low; rain Snow
Feb
31F / 16F
Sun Low; rain Snow
Mar
43F / 25F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Apr
57F / 36F
Sun Good; rain Medium
May
69F / 47F
Sun Best; rain Medium
Jun
78F / 57F
Sun Best; rain Medium
Google review
5/5 - 2 years ago
I've lived in the area all my long life, however today was my first time visiting The Classic at Maddens. We were very warmly greeted by several of the staff, and Grant was behind the bar and couldn't have been more pleasant and accommodating. Every effort was made by Grant,
I've lived in the area all my long life, however today was my first time visiting The Classic at Maddens. We were very warmly greeted by several of the staff, and Grant was behind the bar and couldn't have been more pleasant and accommodating. Every effort was made by Grant,
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Google review
3/5 - 7 months ago
Golf course was in great condition pace of play was great as well! Only downside was the 4 times we were approached by course staff passive aggressively telling us to play faster when there was no one waiting on us all day. Paying 120 for a round and being pressured by staff to p
Golf course was in great condition pace of play was great as well! Only downside was the 4 times we were approached by course staff passive aggressively telling us to play faster when there was no one waiting on us all day. Paying 120 for a round and being pressured by staff to p
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5/5 - 5 years ago
Absolutely fantastic sums up food and service here. The atmosphere is a plus. Servers Dave and Kalos were on point in ensuring that we had the best meal available and also the insights on how to pair each courses. Their expertise were second to none and completed our night and e
Absolutely fantastic sums up food and service here. The atmosphere is a plus. Servers Dave and Kalos were on point in ensuring that we had the best meal available and also the insights on how to pair each courses. Their expertise were second to none and completed our night and e
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