The Refuge GC: #7
View from the 7th white tee at The Refuge Golf Club
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4.1
372 Reviews (372)
5 Stars
197
4 Stars
121
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
87.3%
Recommend this course
336 out of 372 reviews
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4.4
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 7 reviews
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4.1
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.7%
Recommend this course
36 out of 38 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Refuge delivers a challenging, beautifully laid-out course with pristine fairways, fast greens, and conditions that consistently impress recent golfers. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong value for money make this course a compelling repeat destination.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6534 yards
Slope 143
Rating 72.3
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Refuge Golf Club & Wedding Venue
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Course Details

Year Built 2001
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season March - October
Architect Kevin Norby (2001) Don Herfort (2001)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $18
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code A collared shirt and golf pants/shorts are preferred, but not required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

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Reviews

4.1
372 Reviews (372)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 18
Patio Dining 12
Dinner 6
Course Challenges Include:
Forced Carries 33
Bunkers 28
Water Hazards 25
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 22
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 22
Locals 15
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 27
In the 'Burbs 19

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

This course is fantastic. The Minnesota landscape is not compromised at all and I found myself taking photos on almost every hole. Other than divots not being repaired/replaces this course was in fabulous condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/07/2018:
Thank you for the fantastic review! We are glad you enjoyed the course layout and scenery. Come play again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Refuge is an excellent value and a great course

Tee times are always easy to get for a great value and excellent course. It is a hidden gem in the north metro!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/31/2018:
Thank you for the excellent 5-star review! We are honored you consider The Refuge a "hidden gem." Come play again soon.
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great lay out

Great course fun and very challenging with great views. 5 tee boxes play your skill level there are some tough carries.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/25/2018:
Thank you for the great 5-star review! We are glad you enjoyed the challenge the course has to offer.
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow Play/Bad Greens

There was a 5some and a super drunk groupie in front of us. We waited at least 5 min on every tee box and even longer on the green. Talked to the starter at the turn and he said they’re regulars so he wasn’t going to do anything about it. Our round took 5 hours & 45 min which I think is intolerable.

Additionally it looked like no golfer ever repairs a ball mark on the green...they looked like there was a major outbreak of chicken pox on them.

There were also swarms of biting deer and horseflies that made the round less than enjoyable.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/24/2018:
We apologize for the experience you had. We will address pace of play with our employees, as well as player pairings. All players are asked to repair their ball marks, but unfortunately, they are not all cooperative. We will continue to emphasize this to ensure our green conditions are optimal for all players.
Played On
Reviews 3
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course, Great greens

I’ve played the course a handful of times. Always in good condition and the greens are fabulous. Fun layout and even with the shorter yardage it boasts a challenge for all skill levels.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/16/2018:
Thank you for the 4-star review! We are glad you always have a great time out on our golf course.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great experience

This is the second time I have played this course. Both times I was a single and looking to play a quick 18. The staff was very accommodating and found a spot in the line-up that could get me around the fastest. Most courses don’t even try to accommodate a single, but these guys are very customer focused.

Plus the course itself is a great layout and in fantastic shape.

Bring some extra golf balls the carries on a few holes can be tough, but fair if you hit your driver cleanly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/18/2018:
We are glad you came back for a second round! We are happy our course staff was able to accommodate you. Come play again soon!
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course. Beautiful setting. Excellent conditions. Challenging and fair.

Fun course. Beautiful setting. Excellent conditions. Challenging and fair. Repeat patron over many years.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/15/2018:
We appreciate your continued loyalty to the golf course over the years! We look forward to your next round with us.
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

5 Stars All the Way

Hi My name is Muhammad, this is course is one the most beautiful and scenic courses in the the Twin Cities and is always in excellent condition. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I wish I could play here every day. Thanks for a wonderful experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/06/2018:
Thank you for the wonderful review, Muhammad! We hope you can join us again very soon.
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

review

great course but would like to the greens a little quicker.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/04/2018:
Thank you for the 5 stars! Come play again soon.
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/29/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are glad you enjoyed your round of golf with us.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Love this place

Beautiful, scenic and in excellent shape. I wish this course was in Maple Grove.

You owe to your self to go and play this hidden gem.

Thanks for a great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/29/2018:
Thank you for the excellent review! We are honored you consider The Refuge a "hidden gem." Come play again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Track Well Kept

Always a pleasure to play. Has multiple Tee Boxes to suit your game. Course in great condition and electric carts are great with gps.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/25/2018:
Thank you for your review! We are glad you always have a great time at The Refuge.
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a Pleasure!

Terrific value w/ GolfNow! Had a great time! My brother and I played in 3.5 hours!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/22/2018:
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed the value of the course as well as the pace of play.
Played On
Reviews 75
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/30/2018:
Thank you for the 4-star rating! Come play again soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Excellent course for all skill levels

Course was in excellent condition. Multiple sets of tees for different levels of golfers, so choose wisely. A great shotmakers course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 10/26/2017:
Thank you for your review! We're sure golfers of all levels reading this will appreciate your feedback. Come play again soon!
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Return to The Refuge. 10/19/2017

Challenging, enjoyable, shotmakers course. Not for beginners. Some forced carries. (#9 comes to mind!) Plenty of holes you can score on, though. Not a long course. Picturesque and peaceful. Well maintained. Love playing Refuge when we can make it north suburban location. October, 2017.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 10/23/2017:
Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review! We are glad you found the course challenging yet enjoyable. Come play again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Used cart

poor pace of play and GPS issues

slow , slow .slow found out a group ahead had 3 holes open in front of them, Gps unit didn't work for 4 holes and last time out it didn't work at all.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 10/04/2017:
We are sorry to learn your had GPS issues during your round. We hope for next time you do not hesitate to bring these types of issues straight to management and/or the Pro Shop attendant. We hope you give us another shot soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 10/04/2017:
Thank you for the 5 stars! Come play again soon!
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Above average course

The course was in excellent shape. Only complaints were: ball washer was bone dry and there were a lot of leaves on the course....finding your golf ball was sometimes difficult.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Response from on 10/04/2017:
We are glad you found the course in excellent shape. However, we will look into your concerns and hope you give us another shot soon.
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

All track and.no infield.

Played this course many, many times. Story is the same since the days of the double-wide trailer clubhouse: play some golf and go somewhere else for post-round enjoyment.

The clubhouse with its faux bar/restaurant simply cannot keep up with the awesome golf course around it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 09/20/2017:
We are glad you describe the golf course as "awesome!" We hope you give the restaurant another try!
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