The Refuge Golf Club

This was my favorite course in the Twin City areas! The fairways and the greens were fantastic. Have absolutely nothing bad to say about this course. The holes were very challenging but fair. Excellent track and I would highly recommend it. I look forward to the next opportunity to tee it up at The Refuge!

This is a fun course, also challenging. The clubhouse appears new and updated. Beautifully done. The food was excellent.

I enjoyed the course easy to follow from hole to hole play was pretty slow, I golf a single so I waited every shot. had a good time.

Love playing this course. Started round at 3. So, the greens were getting rough by that time of day. Other than that, it was very enjoyable.

Very friendly staff. Food was nice.

Practice green was fast and in great shape, but actual greens were not in a good state. Riddled with pitch marks and spike marks. Not the courses fault, just poor etiquette. The tee boxes and fairways were in good condition.

The various tee boxes gives all levels of golfer a really good challenge. A number of lengthy carries off the tee makes for some scary tee shots.

It took 5 hours to complete a three-ball. No ranger on duty.

Overall I enjoyed the course and facilities.

Great course! Excellent service, play was fast. Great layout, every hole was isolated. Definitely playing Refuge again.

This is a quality course at a great value! Challenging, scenic and affordable.

I played this course for the first time on Sunday. I had a great experience and really enjoyed the golf course. It was in really good shape, greens rolled true and the staff was great. I would highly recommend this golf course!

First time playing course.

Played in under 4 hours. Played early afternoon.

Will play again,

Will need to play more target golf next time.

Fairways are not wide

Would not walk this course.

Refuge is always in good condition, and is a good challenge for any golfer. I had not played the course in probably 5 years but made the drive from Otsego. Course management could really improve on the customer experience. No starter/ranger. When I checked in was told a two-some and another single would be with me. No one shows at tee time so I end up going by myself. No communication from anyone. Range balls looked like they had not been washed for a week. Golf carts need to be upgraded. Only highlight was the cart-girl, who made the circuit very fast. Not sure I would make the trip again.

Nice course, but pace of play was painfully slow ended up quitting after 12 holes. The greens are very slow and bumpy, and did not roll true. Very dissatisfied and disappointed with a upper scale course, kinda reminded me of a municipal course. This course needs help. I wouldn't play it again, even if it was free.

The course was in great shape! Very challenging course. Must keep ball in fairway, rough is very difficult. Look forward to playing again!!

Should've walked away after we had to wait 35 minutes past our tee time to start our round. It was a guys weekend and we drove down from Northern MN to play a few courses. Every hole we played, we had to wait for at least 4 groups ahead of us. This was the most unprofessional course I've dealt with. We were on an itinerary and this ruined our whole day. It took nearly 7 hours to complete the round. Seems like they overbooked on purpose just to get more money, disregarding the experience of their customers. Didn't see one ranger. The beer cart girls were the only ones that were apologetic about the whole situation. They were very sweet. The course itself was in great condition and is a really scenic treat. I don't think the course conditions could've saved the horrible experience we had though. I'd think about going again if they changed their booking policy. Don't make dinner reservations.....you'll miss them if you play here! We did!

Overall it's a great course though. Play at your own risk.

A new member in Sept. '15. I enjoy the course and play it 3-4x a week. I don't have problems with pace of play because I usually play early in the morning during the week. Greens got a little rough, and I hope to see them improved in '16, along with the cart batteries, which often got weak in the afternoon. A challenging course for someone like me, who has returned to the game after many years away. Josh and the staff have been fantastic.

I've been a semi-regular (3-4x/season) at The Refuge for several years and my experience has always been positive. The course's relative short length is more than made up for by its scenic layout...it's hard to beat for a wonderful Fall golf experience. (Please note that like most other public-access courses, the late season condition of the greens were at bit too shaggy but, I guess that's par for the course for late-October/early November Minnesota golf). Also, the staff members are first-class folks!

Very nice even when wet. Very scenic great greens. Some holes are very challenging off the tee. Need to hit the fairway to score well otherwise big trouble leading to a double. Front nine is less challenging.

We have played 30 different course in the area this year and by far this is number one with us. Great condition, outstanding greens, friendly staff, and a terrific day. It always is when I win money from my buddy.

Excellent condition wonderful staff and scenic course with marsh areas. The only knock was limited menu of food for day and time of year which was fine for us.

Challenging, fun and picturesque.

Greens were great. had some tight fairways and plenty of shots that you need to think about.

This layout has interest throughout with forced carries and maneuvering through lots of marsh land. Very interesting and challenges you on every shot. Greens are difficult and slick. Keep it straight or you will go through sleeves of balls. A great challenge!