Superior National at Lutsen - Canyon Nine: #14
A view from the 14th tee sign at Canyon Nine from Superior National at Lutsen.
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4.4
112 Reviews (112)
5 Stars
73
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
94.3%
Recommend this course
102 out of 112 reviews
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4.2
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.9
92.9%
Recommend this course
13 out of 14 reviews
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4.2
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.3
Value
3.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.9
92.9%
Recommend this course
13 out of 14 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Public
Par 36
Length 3281 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Editor's Note: Course closed. See Superior National at Lutsen - Premier 18 listing.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Joel Goldstrand (1991) Jeff Brauer (2017)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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4.4
112 Reviews (112)
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2.0
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Good weather
Used cart

Pretty Course, TERRIBLE Staff

I've been making the 4.5 Hour trip from Minneapolis yearly to play this course; the scenery is really tough to beat.

However, I really can't stay silent any longer about the terribly rude staff that works at this course. I don't know if it's stemming from an iron-range dislike for "city folk" or if it's reverse age discrimination, but it get's worse every year.

These managers need to wakeup and realize that a course like this can't sustain itself by locals only, it depends on tourism golf- just be kind to everyone that comes up to spend $75 in greens fees for "so-so" conditions, along with the $40 spent on lunch and beer, not to mention the support to the local economy.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/13/2017

Thank you u1633173 for the comments. These last couple of years Superior National has gone through management changes. I pledge myself and my staff going forward to welcome every golfer and provide them with a pleasurable golfing experience.

I hope you can make it back and play the renovated 18-holes in 2018.

Sincerely,

Heath Ekstrom

PGA Head Professional

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Superior

Love the course. One my favorites. Goldstrand did a fabulous Job on the newest layout. Very picturesque.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

course staff Management

The staff at the course did not monitor pace of play and this is killing the game of golf ion my view. Nor did they make us aware that this course was under construction before we drove 150 miles so we could determine whether we even wanted to make the trip which we would not have if this information was provided. Would not make the drive again based on these facts.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Price was great

Beautiful scenery with views of Lake Superior.
Excellent price on Golfnow

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

golf outing

Beautiful scenery. It's good they are redoing the course because it's in bad shape. Greens very slow. Personnel were helpful.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Superior National

Very nice setting as advertised. Lots of construction going on River nine is closed Canyon 9 not to be missed.
Nice, helpful staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course you will not forget!!

Great course. The RIVER course is a must if you are golfing this course, you will not forget the views from this 9. The mountain 9 is nice also but more like a average golf course. Putting was difficult as the lake "pulls" the ball toward it, so you will have to be aware of where the lake is when you are on the green.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

unique course must play at least once

Great views and scenery but fog on lake diminished it a lot on our day. Fairways were in fair condition, greens excellent. Not overly tight driving but with rough baked out and mostly running away to woods or water for drainage I suppose, any moderate miss was gone. Putting was a bit of a mystery due to lake effect. Only real negative I had was when going into woods there were to many times the drop offered no shot to green. In effect a double penalty. I recommend the mountain/ canyon, skip the river. Mundane after the other two nines.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Breathtaking views

we played this morning on a disc. our overall experience was amazing. the course was in pristine shape with the exception of the couple of greens that appeared to have suffered winterkill. I was surprised at the time of play because of the beauty, the lake views, water falls & the rivers where amazing, will definitely play again with another discount.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful!

I used GolfNow to purchase my first round at Superior National at a discount. I enjoyed the course, but I would not walk into the ProShop and pay the normal rates. This is simply my snapshot summary. I expected the course to be pristine. I don't know why, I just did. There were plenty of rough patches around the course that were either bad grass or patchy grass. I can't say enough about the scenery. There were countless views of Lake Superior and the River and Canyon lived up to their names. I became frustrated not too far into the round because the course is so short. I knew this when I purchased my tee time, but it was shorter in person. I just wished there was another tee box or two to extend the course. I found a few locations that gave yardages to points of trouble on the course, but for the most part I had a hard time figuring out where to play shots and ended up hitting through fairways. So, if you have some kind of GPS I'm sure you'll do better than I did. I know I could tee off with other clubs, which would also make the course feel longer, but I didn't drive up there to hit 4 irons all day. I'll know better lines next time...because there will be a next time. I want another shot at this course. If you play here you'll enjoy the golf, but make sure you take time to look around and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you as well.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

fog rolled in before tee time.

We where unfortunate to experiance playing through fog all 18 holes. We could not see any shot 50 yards our more on all 18 holes. Apparently this golf coarse offers outstanding views of Lutsens majestic scenery. Unfortunatley we where unnable to see antything.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful setting, and great views while playing golf.

This course is a favorite of mine. It is an expensive course that I probably would not play very often at its standard rates. I appreciate the hot deals rate that was offered.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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