Golf Courses Near Hastings, MN

Hastings, Minnesota has become a southeastern suburb of the Twin Cities, but this stunning historic town at the confluence of the Mississippi, St. Croix, and Vermillion rivers offers its own charms and attractions. Golfers enjoy a full slate of courses to choose from when making tee times. Hastings Golf Club, a 1947-vintage layout known for its sculpted tree-lined fairways, frequent elevation changes and excellent course conditions, is not only one of the top courses in Minnesota, it also offers Hot Deal discounts. Keep an eye out for more Hot Deals at the 36-hole Emerald Greens Golf Club. The longer and tougher Silver Course features an island green par 3, while the flatter and more player-friendly Gold Course tends to be more popular. Hidden Greens Golf Course and Bellwood Oaks Golf Course both ramble free of houses and amidst abundant wildlife in a State Game Refuge. Just across the Mississippi River in Wisconsin, scenic Clifton Highlands Golf Club showcases the St. Croix River Valley on its primary 18, one of Wisconsin’s top-25 courses, and its 9-hole short par-3 layout. Look for discounts when making your tee times.

Hastings’ river location presents great opportunities to get back to nature on the water and in the area’s parks and preserves. The most prominent natural attraction, mighty Vermillion Falls, can be best seen from Vermillion Falls Park. Minnesota has designated Hastings as its first official “Bird City” because of its position on the Mississippi Flyway migration route and its numerous bird-watching venues. Levee Park, which connects to the Mississippi River and numerous trails, is one such place in town. Historic Downtown Hastings delights with its restaurants and retail outlets. Keep in mind that the attractions of the Twin Cities to the north and beautiful Red Wing to the south are only a half hour or so away.