Gopher Hills GC
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4.4
239 Reviews (239)
5 Stars
95
4 Stars
97
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
93.5%
Recommend this course
211 out of 239 reviews
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4.0
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
66.7%
Recommend this course
2 out of 3 reviews
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4.4
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
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0
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.3%
Recommend this course
12 out of 13 reviews
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Course Highlights
Gopher Hills delivers outstanding value with well-maintained fairways, plush aprons, and soft greens that consistently hold approach shots beautifully. The dramatically hilly layout offers a genuinely challenging and rewarding round, backed by friendly staff and smooth pace of play.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6355 yards
Slope 124
Rating 71.4

Also known as "Gopher Hills Golf Course - Heath/Glen Course".

Formerly known as The Tiger at Elmdale Hills Golf Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Gordon Emerson (1995) Garrett Gill (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Gopher Hills Golf Academy"
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Minnesota (2023 #21) (2022 #25)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2022 #22)
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Reviews

4.4
239 Reviews (239)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 12
Thick Rough 8
This course/club is great for:
Locals 10
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 6

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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

could have been better

Had not played the course in a couple years so we decided to play 18 there. We paid for the round on-line so check-in was easy. It was August and you never know what a course will be like in mid-summer. In this case it was in ok shape. Most of the fairways were still green and not baked hard. There were many areas off the fairways that were brown and hard, but that was to be expected. Some of the non-fairway areas around the greens had grass long enough to hide balls which can create delay sand really slow down the round. The green speed varied from hole to hole, and some were a bit shaggy and bumpy. Several of the greens had roped off areas where they had reseeded bare spots. I would have expected the greens to be in better shape at this time of the season. Bunker were not well maintained. They They had been wet, and the sand was packed down. Overall I would play the course again, as long as they keep the senior rate in effect.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rough green no food except for hot dogs

Nice course but some greens are unplayable and after golfing the restaurant didn’t serve any food except for old hot dogs

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value

Worth the drive for the pace of play and value. However the greens on the back nine are not in good shape and need serious repair.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dead greens on back 9.

Unfortunately the greens on the back 9have large areas of dead grass.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Dead greens

Sorry. Back nine greens r dead. Need major green make over. Is this an bug infestation or something. Green r dried up. No grass. Few blind shots. Hilly.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Back nine green n all dead

Sorry to say but back 9 green r all dead. Need major green work. Front nine r good. Hilly. Need cart for sure. Some blind shots.

Conditions Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor Greens

Many of the greens had huge brown spots. Our putts were bouncing every time we hit.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 78
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value and Pace of Play

No waiting great pace of play. Good value for the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

The greens are carpet

Greens are in horrible condition. Pace of play is average to poor. Will not be going back.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course value

Booked my birthday round of golf at Gopher Hills @ Cannon Falls - using the Golf Now App. 18 holes, WITH CART for under 25 bucks, was great! Greens were a little on the dry side, but over-all the course is getting better the closer we get to summer.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Course was in good shape but had standing water from overnight rain which made for muddy balls at time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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