Minnesota Northwoods
The Quarry at Giants Ridge
Reclaimed quarry/mine land public golf
The Quarry is the reason many serious golfers discover Minnesota Northwoods. Built through former sand, gravel, and iron-ore mining land, it has scale, texture, and a setting that feels unlike the standard Midwest resort course.
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The Quarry is the reason many serious golfers discover Minnesota Northwoods. Built through former sand, gravel, and iron-ore mining land, it has scale, texture, and a setting that feels unlike the standard Midwest resort course.
Best for
Groups that want this course to anchor the trip.
Watch out
- Remote for many travelers
How to play it
Build the Iron Range version around it. This is not optional if you came for the golf.
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What you need to know
Strengths
- - Best pure golf anchor in the destination
Watch-outs
- - Remote for many travelers
Signature holes
2, 13, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Premium public/resort pricing; seasonal rates vary.
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
Of the three big name courses in the area (+ the Legend at Giants Ridge and the Wilderness at Fortune Bay), I thought that this one was the best. All three were in great condition, but the Quarry was on the most interesting land. Highlights were the par 5 2nd, where you can lay u
Of the three big name courses in the area (+ the Legend at Giants Ridge and the Wilderness at Fortune Bay), I thought that this one was the best. All three were in great condition, but the Quarry was on the most interesting land. Highlights were the par 5 2nd, where you can lay u
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Google review
5/5 - 11 months ago
Very highly rated golf course in Northern Minnesota. Not cheap to play. My green fee was over $140.
Green fee includes driving range and a chipping area as well as the standard putting green. Get there early to get your moneys worth.
The course is absolutely beautiful. And the
Very highly rated golf course in Northern Minnesota. Not cheap to play. My green fee was over $140.
Green fee includes driving range and a chipping area as well as the standard putting green. Get there early to get your moneys worth.
The course is absolutely beautiful. And the
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5/5 - 11 months ago
From arriving to the club house it felt nice and relaxed. Give yourself a full hour to enjoy the experience, great carts with ball washers, and tees on them. Free driving range included. Fairways are carpet, rough is great, and greens are memorable. Coming back and would recommen
From arriving to the club house it felt nice and relaxed. Give yourself a full hour to enjoy the experience, great carts with ball washers, and tees on them. Free driving range included. Fairways are carpet, rough is great, and greens are memorable. Coming back and would recommen
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