| Golf may not be the first thing that pops into | | | | features large, inviting greens to challenge your |
| your mind when you think of Minneapolis, | | | | putting abilities. Next up is Crystal Lake Golf Club |
| Minnesota. If that's the case, most likely you have | | | | in Lakeville, MN, about 30 minutes south of |
| never played the game in the Twin Cities area. | | | | Minneapolis. A public course that prides itself on |
| While Minnesota winter's may be long, the | | | | country club standards, the par 71 Crystal Lake |
| beautiful summers play host to some top notch | | | | features a diverse mix of both traditional and links |
| public golf courses for players of all skill levels. | | | | style holes set amidst rolling hills and natural |
| Best of all, several of the best Minneapolis area | | | | Minnesota wetlands. Our third stop is The Refuge, |
| courses offer 2-for-1 green fees discounts with | | | | about 50 minutes north of downtown Minneapolis |
| the "Players Pass". Your membership fee of $67 | | | | in Oak Grove. The magnificent course design |
| is good for a full year from date of purchase and | | | | focuses on tree lined fairways on this par 72 walk |
| is valid at over 2,000 participating golf courses | | | | through nature at it's northern style best. Finally, |
| across the USA. It usually pays for itself in about | | | | enjoy The Cannon Golf Club, in Cannon Falls, |
| three paid rounds. | | | | approximately 50 minutes south of Minneapolis. |
| If you live in the Minneapolis area, or plan on | | | | Narrow fairways and natural ponds, streams, and |
| visiting there anytime soon for a golfing vacation, | | | | wetlands make for a challenging and intriguing |
| here are four great golf courses you could play | | | | round on this par 72 course. |
| just once each and save a substantial amount of | | | | Remember, if you play each of these course just |
| money on your green fees, and the more you | | | | once, you will save money on your green fees |
| play: the more you save. | | | | with your Players Pass membership. There are |
| Let's start our Minneapolis golf tour at The | | | | several more Minneapolis area golf courses who |
| Southern Hills Golf Club in Farmington, MN, about | | | | participate, so make sure you visit the website |
| 40 minutes south of Minneapolis. This par 71 | | | | for a complete list of the more than 2,000 USA |
| championship course plays over 6,300 yards and | | | | golf courses where you can save big money. |