Top 10 Midwest Golf Resorts

Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa - Galena, Illinois

Golf is the sport of choice at Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa, recently voted into the 2010 Golfweek’s “Best Courses You Can Play.” Each course - The North, The South, The East and the spectacular The General - boasts its own clubhouse complete with pro shop, restaurant or snack shop. All except The East (which caters nine holes) feature 18 remarkable holes. As one of the top golf resorts in the country, Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa created Club 63, allowing avid golfers to feel like pros. Golf all 63 holes in one stay to join. With its unique blend of plush fairways and wooded valleys, golfers of every skill level come out to play. Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa is the Midwest’s premier golf destination – Golf Digest has consistently named The General among “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses.” Set amongst captivating rolling hills and Lake Galena, Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa tops our list at No. 1.

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Cragun's Resort and Hotel on Gull Lake - Brainerd, Minnesota

Designed by the famed Robert Trent Jones, Jr., the Legacy Courses include Dutch Legacy, Bobby’s Legacy and the Reversible 9. The unique 45 holes can all be played out of the beautiful Legacy Clubhouse which features a sports bar, restaurant and pro shop. The Pro Shop provides the latest gear and club carts equipped with Pro Link GPS, displaying each hole’s layout, distance & more. Golf Digest rated Dutch Legacy at five stars, making it one of only 24 five-star public courses in 2009. Named after its designer, Bobby’s Legacy offers split fairways, multiple tees and shorter holes with longer pars making it a shot-maker’s dream course. The unique Reversible 9 changes direction daily. With lake vista backdrops and its beauty as an Audubon Signature Sanctuary Course, the immaculate Legacy Courses belong in our Top 10. Consistently praised by Golf Digest, the Legacy Courses at Cragun’s Resort define excellence in Midwest golf.

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Honey Creek Resort - Moravia, Iowa

The Preserve at Honey Creek is the perfect combination of natural landscape and carefully plotted golf course. The courses are designed to provide an enjoyable experience for golfers of every skill level. Golfers can also take advantage of PGA instruction available to help improve their skills. Honey Creek also offers exciting golf packages that will include everything you could need on your golf getaway. The Traditional Golf Package includes limitless golf, the use of one of the resorts golf carts, comfortable accommodation, and use of the resorts services. There is also a couples package available that will turn a weekend of golf into a romantic getaway for you and your loved one. This Midwest golf resort has everything you could want and more. With beautiful greens, convenient packages, and thoughtful service, it's not hard to see why we rate it one of our top ten.

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Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center - Alexandria, Minnesota

One of the many exceptional courses on the Brainerd Golf Trail, the Atikwa Golf Course recently underwent renovations. The course emerged designed with wetland preservation in mind, taking advantage of the natural and undisturbed beauty of Alexandria. The aesthetic design of the 18-hole course focuses on the scenic lake view, wooded hills and open prairie. Open to both guests of Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center as well as club members, avid golfers love to play the 18 challenging but rewarding holes. Experience the natural grandeur of the Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center and golf at one of Minnesota’s premier semi-private courses. Tee times are required, so make sure to call ahead of time!

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Devils Head Resort & Convention Center - Merrimac, Wisconsin

Devils Head Resort and Convention Center offers avid golfers two championship 18-hole courses designed by Art Johnson. Time and again, both courses are included in the Top 25 Wisconsin Golf Course ratings. The shorter of the two, The Glacier Golf Course, presents a maze of elevation changes, narrow fairways, rock outcroppings and challenging water hazards. The Prairie Glen Golf Course, a wild ride through 18-holes of diverse scenery including island greens and Scottish links, is the newest championship course at Devils Head. Wildlife sightings are an exciting part of this golf adventure! Plan your next golf vacation to beautiful Sauk County, wildly considered a "Favorite Wisconsin Summer Vacation Destination". Course rates and tee time requests are available online for guest convenience.

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French Lick Resort - French Lick, Indiana

Set amongst cascading hills and designed by world famous architects Pete Dye, Donald Ross and Tom Bendelow, the French Lick Resort features 45 challenging yet relaxing holes. Recently selected as the host for the 2010 PGA Professionals National Championship, the new Pete Dye Course is widely considered the architect’s best inland course. The legendary Donald Ross Course, originally conceived in 1917, has hosted many regional and national championships including the 1924 PGA Championship. With its length of 7,000 yards, the length plus the original Par 70 challenges even the best golfers. The Valley Links, a 9-hole conversion of the original 18-hole Tom Bendelow Valley Links, features a championship tee length of nearly 3,500 yards. The Valley Links offers a family golf course program designed specifically for kids and beginners by cutting the yardage in half. Come play at French Lick’s renowned courses and experience the nation’s most challenging, yet satisfying golf game. Book your tee times online!

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Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa - Thompsonville, Michigan

Your outstanding golf vacation at Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa features 36 holes of Northwoods golf, a 10-acre practice center, and golf instruction supervised by PGA Professional Brad Dean. Crystal's two distinct 18-hole golf courses have both received four-star ratings from Golf Digest magazine, ensuring that you experience only the best. Their recently renovated courses will challenge both experts and beginners with its beautiful greens and tree lined fairways. Crystal's Golf School is a GOLF Magazine Top 25 Golf School that offers over 100 golf schools, clinics, and programs for every level of golfer. Lead by PGA and LPGA Professionals, it is your premier Michigan golf destination!

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Madden's on Gull Lake - Brainerd, Minnesota

A classic Minnesota resort, Madden's on Gull Lake opened the first 18-hole resort course in the state – Pine Beach East Course. The resort is also home to The Classic Course, the top public course in Minnesota and the 33rd Greatest Public Course in America as ranked in Golf Digest. The shortest of the 18-hole courses, the Pine Beach West caters to those who love playing true greens. The Social 9 allows golfers to play a quick nine holes before moving onto one of the larger courses. Find spectacular views of Steamboat Bay on Gull Lake and golf those long summer days away. Madden's on Gull Lake has a course for every skill set. Call now to book your tee time!

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Geneva Ridge Resort & Geneva National Golf Course - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

You certainly don’t need to worry about having enough opportunities to golf. Geneva Ridge Resort is managed by Geneva National Golf Club, so you can be sure that the three championship courses will be everything you hope. Designed by Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and Lee Trevino, these courses offer a natural golf wonderland. Bent grass fairways and wooded areas enhance the naturally sloping terrain. Stay & Play packages offer a complete golf experience that’s sure to please. When you’re not on the greens – we know it will be hard to stay away – there’s plenty more to enjoy as well. The comfortable suites will provide you with the perfect place for a good night’s sleep and all the lounging you care to do. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, head over to the Lakeview Grille and enjoy any of their delicious menu options. There’s also a full service spa and salon and a fitness center to take advantage of during your stay.

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Lake Lawn Resort - Delavan, Wisconsin

250 acres of stunning Wisconsin land, has carefully been landscaped to provide you with some of the best golfing around! Enjoy spending your days on the Dick Nugent designed course, sure to be a fun and challenging time for golfers of all abilities. Need a break from the course? The resort boasts an impressive list of alternative activities from swimming pools, tennis courts and a Kid's Zone.

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