CORRECTION RAN WEDNESDAY (5/15/02)
The rates listed in the 2002 Post-Bulletin golf tab for the Chosen Valley Golf Club in Chatfield were incorrect. Green fees are $13 for nine holes and $20 for 18 holes. On Mondays, green fees are $10 for nine holes and $15 for 18 holes. On Thursdays, green fees are $7 per nine holes.
----------------------------------------------------- CORRECTION RAN THURSDAY (4/11/02)
Ramsey Golf Club
Editor's note: This is corrected information on one of the golf courses that was in Monday's Golf Guide.
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AUSTIN
RAMSEY GOLF CLUB
PAR -- Par 71 (35-36) men; par 72 (35-37) women.
YARDAGE -- 5,987 (men); 5,396 (women).
GREEN FEES -- $15 for 9, $22 for 18. Patron card ($125) reduces green fees to half price.
TEE TIMES -- Tee times required.
PHONE -- (507) 433-9098.
COURSE PRO/MANAGER -- Manager, Joe Kunze.
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SUPERINTENDENT -- Kurt Bowman.
ABOUT THE COURSE -- Established in 1935, scenic, challenging, regulation 18-hole, long par 5. Lots of trees. Back nine cuts through woods. Generally flat, some slight slopes. Plenty of sand and water. Cedar River and creek come into play.
-------------------------------------------------------- CORRECTION RAN TUESDAY (4/9/02)
EDITOR'S NOTE: This golf course was inadvertantly left out of Monday's P-B Golf Guide.
ZUMBRO FALLS GOLF CLUB
PAR -- Nine-hole, par 36.
YARDAGE -- 3,268
GREEN FEES -- $12 for 9 holes, $18 for 18 holes, Monday through Thursday; $14 for 9 holes and $20 for 18 holes weekends and holidays. Monday-Thursday morning special $12 per person (nine holes and cart, two people). Weekday special Monday-Thursday $25 per person unlimited golf until 5 p.m. (two people sharing cart), or $30 for golfer alone. Weekend couples special, after 5 p.m., nine holes and cart $25. Cart rental is $12 for 9 holes and $18 for 18 holes, Monday through Thursday; $14 for 9 holes and $20 for 18 holes weekends and holidays.
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TEE TIMES -- Accepted.
PHONE -- (507) 753-3131.
COURSE PRO/MANAGER -- Kevin Kautz.
ABOUT THE COURSE -- Scenic and challenging with rolling hills. Overall there are four holes in which water comes into play.
-------------------------------------------------------- CEDAR RIVER COUNTRY CLUB
PAR -- Par 72 (36-36) men; par 74 (37-37) women.
YARDAGE -- 6,298 (blue); 6,076 (white); 5,553 (red).
GREEN FEES -- $16 for 9 holes, $23 for 18 holes, $24 weekends and holidays. Cart rental $25 for 18 holes
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TEE TIMES -- Available.
PHONE -- (507) 582-3595.
CLUBHOUSE MANAGER -- Eugene Domino.
SUPERINTENDENT -- John Queensland.
ABOUT THE COURSE -- Cedar River runs through course, comes into play on most of back nine. Not too hilly. Lots of large trees, scenic. With newly remodeled clubhouse.
ALBERT LEA COUNTRY CLUB
PAR -- Par 71.
YARDAGE -- 5,903 (men), 4,761 (women).
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GREEN FEES -- $22.50 for 9 holes with cart, $37 for 18 holes with cart.
TEE TIMES -- Available,; one week in advance.
PHONE -- (507); 373-1061, (507) 373-4579, fax.
COURSE PRO -- Jeramie Swanson.
SUPERINTENDENT -- Larry; Parker.
ABOUT THE COURSE -- One; of the oldest in the area, established in 1912, the course has small, quick greens and tight fairways. It hosts the second-oldest tournament in Minnesota, the Labor Day Shortstop. This year's will be the 74th annual with over 170 players for four days.
Green Lea Golf Course
PAR -- Par 72 men; par 72 women. Slope: 122 (Blue), 120 (White), 126 (Red). Course rating: 70.2 (Blue), 69.3 (White), 71.4 (Red).
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YARDAGE -- 6,166 (Blue), 5,970 (Red), 5,404 (Red).
GREEN FEES -- $13 for 9 holes, $22 for 18 holes, weekdays; $13 for 9 holes, $25 for 18 holes, weekends. Cart rental $12 for 9 holes ($6 per person); $20 for 18 holes ($10 per person).
TEE TIMES -- Available,; one week in advance.
PHONE -- (507); 373-1061, (507) 373-4579, fax.
COURSE MANAGER -- Jeff Elseth.
SUPERINTENDENT -- Michael; Carlson.
ABOUT THE COURSE -- Course; opened in 1949. Mature trees, rolling terrain. Water comes into play on nine holes. Major improvements for 2001 include a new automatic irrigation system for greens, tees and fairways.
Prices subject to change
RAMSEY GOLF CLUB
PAR -- Par 71 (35-36) men; par 72 (35-37) women.
YARDAGE -- 5,987 (men); 5,396 (women).
GREEN FEES -- $15 for 9, $19 for 18. Green fee punch cards, 10 rounds of nine holes ($127) or 10 rounds of 18 holes ($187).
TEE TIMES -- Tee times required.
PHONE -- (507) 433-9098.
COURSE PRO/MANAGER -- Owner, Giles Healy. Manager, Joe Kunze.
SUPERINTENDENT -- Kurt Bowman.
ABOUT THE COURSE -- Established in 1935, scenic, challenging, regulation 18-hole, long par 5. Lots of trees. Back nine cuts through woods. Generally flat, some slight slopes. Plenty of sand and water. Cedar River and creek come into play.
MEADOW GREENS GOLF COURSE
PAR -- 18-hole, par 69.
YARDAGE -- 5.420 (men); 4,790 (women).
GREEN FEES -- $11 for 9 holes everyday; $17 for 18. Cart rental available.
TEE TIMES -- Not recommended but accepted. Earliest time to call is 6 a.m.
PHONE -- (507) 433-4878.
COURSE PRO/MANAGER -- Larry Grinstead.
SUPERINTENDENT -- Michael Grinstead.
ABOUT THE COURSE -- Austin's only public driving range. The course has two contrasting nines. The front is a sporty par 33 with water in play on four holes and mature oaks as the centerpiece. The back nine is the longest nine in Minnesota, a link-type layout that is wide-open. Many natural areas and three ponds highlight the back nine. The course has a few trees more than 100 years old.
AUSTIN COUNTRY CLUB
PAR -- Par 72 (36-36) men; par 72 (37-35) women.
YARDAGE -- 6,520 (blue); 6,300 (white); 5,425 (red).
GREEN FEES -- $65, must be member of another club; $36 if with a member.
TEE TIMES -- None.
PHONE -- (507) 433-7736.
COURSE PRO/MANAGER -- Michael Hasley.
SUPERINTENDENT -- Mike Nelson.
ABOUT THE COURSE -- Built in 1914 and designed by William H. Livie. Water comes into play on seven holes and there are approximately 45 sand bunkers. Lots of trees. Wooded, tight and scenic. Lots of wildlife, since it's next to the Hormel Nature Center. Pretty accessible to members since it is flat.
BLOOMING PRAIRIE COUNTRY CLUB
PAR -- Nine-hole, par 36 (men); par 37 (women).
YARDAGE -- 3,026 (men); 2,603 (women).
GREEN FEES -- Semi-private. $8 for 9 holes, $12 for 18 holes, weekday; $12 for 9 holes, $18 for 18 holes, weekend and holidays. Cart rental $12 for 9 holes and $18 for 18 holes.
TEE TIMES -- Three days in advance for weekends only.
PHONE -- (507) 583-2887.
COURSE PRO/MANAGER -- Rick and Chris Klemmensen.
SUPERINTENDENT -- Rick Klemmensen.
ABOUT THE COURSE -- Water comes into play on five holes. Wide open though has numerous trees. Fourteen sand bunkers have been incorporated into the design. Small, semi-fast greens.
THE LINKS OF BYRON
PAR -- 31.
YARDAGE -- 1,982 (men) and 1,899 (women).
GREEN FEES -- $6 weekdays and $8.50 weekends. Additional 9 holes $4. Cart rentals $6 mornings, $9 evenings and weekends; call ahead.
TEE TIMES -- Upon request.
PHONE -- (507) 775-2004.
COURSE MANAGER -- Dan Frusher.
SUPERINTENDENT -- Jeff Nelson.
ABOUT THE COURSE -- Executive course, which also has an 18-hole championship miniature golf course, plus 300-yard driving range. Individual and group instruction available for all levels. Leagues include men's, women's and couple's. Memberships available on request and include miniature golf. Call for information.
Prices subject to change
MA CAL GROVE COUNTRY CLUB
PAR -- Nine-hole, par 36 (men); par 38 (women).
YARDAGE -- 3,111 (white); 3,203 (blue); 2,868 (red).
GREEN FEES -- $11.75 for 9 holes, weekday, and $19.20 for 18; $12.80 for 9 and $22.40 for 18 for weekends, holidays, $10.65 for 9 holes (riding cart) and $19.20 for 18 holes (riding cart)
TEE TIMES -- Call up to one week in advance.
PHONE -- (507) 724-2733.
SUPERINTENDENT -- Darren Armstrong.
ABOUT THE COURSE -- Many trees and rolling hills. Greens are large and fast. Average to wide watered fairways.
CANNON FALLS GOLF CLUB
PAR -- Par 71 (35-36).
YARDAGE -- 6,144 (back tees); 5,855 (middle); 5,173 (gold); 4,950 (forward).
GREEN FEES -- Weekdays (Monday-Thursday) $16 (9 holes) and $25 (18 holes); Friday-Sunday &; holidays $18 (9) and $32 (18).
TEE TIMES -- Up to a week in advance. Must use credit card for all reservations.
PHONE -- (507) 263-3126.
COURSE PRO/MANAGER -- Sarah Richards.
SUPERINTENDENT -- Jeff Backstrom.
ABOUT THE COURSE -- Scenic, goes along Cannon River. Thinker's course, have to place tee shots just right. Not long but tough. Known for firm and fast greens.
Prices subject to change
ELMDALE HILLS GOLF COURSE
PAR -- Par 72 18-hole Tiger Course; Par 30 9-hole Lynx Executive Course).
YARDAGE -- Tiger Course: 6,330 (blue), 5.995 (white), 5,464 (gold), 4,913 (red). Lynx Course: 1,985 (blue); 1,869 (white); 1,675 (gold); 1,608 (red).
GREEN FEES -- Tiger Course: Monday-Thursday, $10 (9 holes) and $17 (18 holes); Friday-Sunday &; holidays $14 (9) and $21 (18). Lynx Course: $8 every day. Cart fees: $15 for 9, $21 for 18.
TEE TIMES -- Any time.
PHONE -- (888) 487-6634.
COURSE PRO/MANAGER -- Diane and Bruce Brage.
SUPERINTENDENT -- Al Hensley.
ABOUT THE COURSE -- A beautiful course with many unique holes surrounded by mature trees on the front nine. There are nice hills that make play challenging yet fun. Many ponds. The executive course is also challenging but fun, especially for beginners and families. Course is very scenic and in the country, 2 miles south of Miesville.
Prices subject to change
CHOSEN VALLEY GOLF CLUB
PAR -- Nine-hole, par 35 (men); par 36 (women).
YARDAGE -- 2,933 (blue); 2,605 (red).
GREEN FEES -- $11 for 9, $16 for 18 everyday except Monday and Thursday when it's $8 for 9, $13 for 18. Seniors, $1 off for nine holes. Cart rental same as green fees.
TEE TIMES -- No tee times accepted.
PHONE -- (507) 867-4305.
COURSE PRO/MANAGER -- Clair Gartner.
SUPERINTENDENT -- Chris Ruskell.
ABOUT THE COURSE -- Fairly flat, a little rolling terrian on a couple of holes. Number of raised greens is challenging. Water comes into play on Nos. 6 and 7.
Prices subject to change
DODGE COUNTRY CLUB
PAR -- Nine-hole, par 36.
YARDAGE -- 3,000 (men); 2,674 (women) par and yard expansion to be announced.
PHONE -- (507) 374-2374.
COURSE MANAGER -- Diane Erler.
SUPERINTENDENT -- Rick Schletty.
ABOUT THE COURSE -- Mature greens. Greens are medium speed and undulating. Full-service bar and restaurant in the clubhouse. Will be finishing a nine-hole addition for the opening of this season.
