Minnesota Northwoods
The Legend at Giants Ridge
Northwoods resort golf
The Legend is the more classic Giants Ridge round. It is wooded, scenic, and less singular than The Quarry, but it gives the property real two-course-trip value.
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The Legend is the more classic Giants Ridge round. It is wooded, scenic, and less singular than The Quarry, but it gives the property real two-course-trip value.
Best for
Groups that want this course to anchor the trip.
Watch out
- Overshadowed by The Quarry
How to play it
Play it as part of a Giants Ridge stay. The Quarry gets the headline; The Legend makes the trip deeper.
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- - Strong companion to The Quarry
Watch-outs
- - Overshadowed by The Quarry
Signature holes
4, 13, 17
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Resort/public seasonal pricing; verify current 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 - 7 months ago
I didn't think this course was as good as the Quarry, but I'd still highly recommend it. It isn't as difficult and doesn't have many interesting holes, but it is very pretty. It reminded me a lot of the courses in northern Michigan where the holes are all cut through deep woods a
I didn't think this course was as good as the Quarry, but I'd still highly recommend it. It isn't as difficult and doesn't have many interesting holes, but it is very pretty. It reminded me a lot of the courses in northern Michigan where the holes are all cut through deep woods a
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5/5 - 2 years ago
Hands down the most scenic wilderness course I’ve seen. Nothing really compares to this course layout. The only downside was playing behind the grounds crew, leaving brown grass on the fairways for the 2nd nine holes. Definitely worth the drive no matter where you live.
Hands down the most scenic wilderness course I’ve seen. Nothing really compares to this course layout. The only downside was playing behind the grounds crew, leaving brown grass on the fairways for the 2nd nine holes. Definitely worth the drive no matter where you live.
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5/5 - 4 years ago
Deacon's Lodge is what I have always set the bar for the Minnesota "up north" golf experience. A new bar has been set. Both the Legend and the Quarry are fantastic courses. I did the 37 hole special, which, as fair warning, is a lot of golf in one day, and by the time I got to th
Deacon's Lodge is what I have always set the bar for the Minnesota "up north" golf experience. A new bar has been set. Both the Legend and the Quarry are fantastic courses. I did the 37 hole special, which, as fair warning, is a lot of golf in one day, and by the time I got to th
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