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4.8
238 Reviews (238)
5 Stars
194
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
99.8%
Recommend this course
235 out of 238 reviews
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5.0
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
5.0
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 4 reviews
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4.9
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
15 out of 15 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout offers a satisfying challenge while remaining accessible, with lush fairways and fast greens consistently drawing repeat visitors. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make for a relaxed and enjoyable round.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6573 yards
Slope 127
Rating 71.7
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Course Details

Year Built 1968
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.8
238 Reviews (238)

What Golfers Are Saying

This course/club is great for:
Locals 6
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Worth the Drive 7

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Played On
Reviews 2
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Play it!

Headwaters is one of the best courses I play in MN! The fairways are generous and you can find your ball if you do hit it in the woods. The greens are quick but rolled true. The new patio is a great place to have a beverage after the round. I highly recommend it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

Course and staff were awesome. Other golfers did not keep a very good pace of play, nor did they let others play through.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nicest course in the area!

I love playing Headwaters golf course. Overall I still think it’s the most beautiful course in this whole area of northern Minnesota. The holes are challenging enough for good players and very playable for those who are mediocre golfers. A cold beer in the remodeled bar area is a great way to end the round!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pone of my favorite courses to play. Greens in terrific condition. Fairways are lush. Love the new patio with new furniture and outdoor bar.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow play

My only complaint was the people wouldn’t let me play through. First group I caught did immediately. Then I waited for a twosome every shot for 3-4 holes till they caught up to a foursome and then they tell me it’s all backed up. Needed a Ranger to pick up pace of play. Could’ve played the course twice in the time it took waiting for them.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Steve

Great course and I praise the grounds crew for the job they do

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Beautiful course, poor staff

My family and I visit Park Rapids annually. Headwaters is a place we play annually. The course is in outstanding condition. The new patio is gorgeous and makes the turns and trip over to Hole 13 more enjoyable. We were very disappointed in the staff. It started with the person that checked us in. There was no welcome, seemed annoyed at having to check us in, and failed to give us cart keys. While on the course the “player assistant” came by at hole 7. The pace of play was doing great. He asked what tee time we were, no comment beyond that, and then drove away. The next hole is a par 3 that was playing long due to wind. My brother happened to hit a ball short in the rough. There were no rips, signs, or notes on the scorecard you couldn’t drive out to the ball. The player assistant came out and shouted at us that we needed to be on the path for that hole. While on the green the same employee drove right through where we were, not great to do something you just told us we could not do. I would absolutely recommend the course to anyone but we were very disappointed in the staff’s friendliness and overall actions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Local gem!

Headwaters is an excellent course to play for all skill levels. Outdoor area patio newly remodeled and is breath taking! Course views from patio encompasses 3 greens while you enjoy a meal or beverage.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Headwaters Golf Course

MGA Mag. has rated this course as the 6th best public course in the State of Minnesota. I would argue that positioning but truly in the top 15. The re-design from 20 years ago is remarkable. The improvements they recently finished to the clubhouse is beautiful. Kudos to the management for that addition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/22/2022

. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Headwaters Golf Club. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course!

Headwaters is a well-run course. Fabulous clubhouse, patio, and bar. We highly recommend this course—definitely worth the trip to Park Rapids!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Great Day at Headwaters

4 of us played Headwaters on July 5th.

The course was in great shape. The fairways were lush, but short, the greens were super, but challenging.

Overall, we all really enjoyed the golf course and look forward to playing it again, soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course!

Headwaters is a beautiful course! The fairways are like carpet. The greens are fast!!. Love the new patio.

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 Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

Pace of play excellent, course in great shape...greens extremely fast...Love this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Wonderful greens and fairways

Windy day, but did not affect play much because of all the tree lined fairways.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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