The Refuge GC: #7
View from the 7th white tee at The Refuge Golf Club
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4.1
361 Reviews (361)
5 Stars
193
4 Stars
115
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.9
81.8%
Recommend this course
325 out of 361 reviews
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4.2
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.7%
Recommend this course
33 out of 36 reviews
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4.2
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.7%
Recommend this course
39 out of 43 reviews
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About

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

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Minnesota (2019 #24)
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4.1
361 Reviews (361)
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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/05/2021

Hi, u641752970. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at The Refuge Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pretty course, BUT

This was our second time playing this course. Loved the course and its setting but our first time round we were waiting at every tee box so we were hesitant to try it again. Gave it another chance and same results! By the 3rd hole our 4-some is waiting for the group ahead of us and before long that group is waiting for the group in front of them. A 5-hour round with everyone waiting is not fun, no matter how pretty the course is.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
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Commented on 09/28/2021

Hello, Johngoulett. Thank you for visiting us at The Refuge Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Course for every golfer

Played this course 3 times now. It will challenge your game or you can step up a tee box and play a driver wedge game. 95% of this course is first rate. the 8 minute tee times are the downside. Weekdays not so much but Weekends are a different story. I would rather pay a few more dollars for the round.

Don't get me wrong. I will play there again just not on a weekend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/22/2021

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, Billetman. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing The Refuge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/22/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Jake8494! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing The Refuge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 09/07/2021

Hi, u602378848. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at The Refuge Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 1
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/30/2021

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, dtousman. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at The Refuge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/17/2021

Hi, u000005173476. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience and what we can do earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at The Refuge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/09/2021

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, rnfrtn. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing The Refuge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/26/2021

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, rnfrtn. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at The Refuge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Refuge Golf

The Refuge is a great course. Quite and rustic. Nature abounds you. Watch for ducklings, fawns roaming and of course flying golf balls.

I’m not sure what a “CONNIVENCE FEE” is (????) attached to our reservation or why is it necessary but we do enjoy the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/26/2021

Your feedback is important to us, Julie7190744. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing The Refuge Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/26/2021

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, rnfrtn. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at The Refuge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/16/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, mpiersak! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing The Refuge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Refuge FUN!

Very enjoyable. We had a momma Doe and her two fawns make an appearance on several holes. Trumpeter Swans had their ducklings ner the pond.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/13/2021

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, Julie7190744. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at The Refuge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love this course every time I come to visit. I was paired up with a couple of members who play the course often and they were great. It was raining when we started and the course was really wet but I had a great time. Course was in really good shape, some of the par 3 greens had taken a beating but the course overall is really fun. Every time I play here I have a great time. Cart girl visited often and the bar at the turn was quick.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/28/2021

Thank you for your review, jKleinjan. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at The Refuge Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/28/2021

Hi, uYCPZ9381YC. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at The Refuge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/24/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, uYCPZ9381YC! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing The Refuge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/22/2021

Hi, u314161722202. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at The Refuge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 96
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/02/2021

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, MikeSzurek. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing The Refuge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 06/02/2021

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u8200792. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing The Refuge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/02/2021

Hi, JakeBuswell. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at The Refuge Golf Club!

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