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Lake City, MN

The Jewel Golf Club is an 18-hole course in Lake City, Minnesota, routed through roughly 800 acres of bluff terrain above the Mississippi River valley. It was designed by three-time U.S. Open champion Hale Irwin and opened in 2005, with five sets of tees intended to accommodate golfers of varying ability. The course plays to a par of 71 and stretches to about 7,050 yards from the back tees on bentgrass tees, fairways and greens. It is a member of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program and has hosted state-level amateur and women's championships since opening. The Jewel is open to the public, with a practice facility, golf shop and the Bluffside Bar & Grill restaurant on site. It is managed by KemperSports and offers both public tee times and membership options.

Cedar, MN

The Refuge Golf Club is an 18-hole public golf course in Oak Grove, Minnesota, developed by entrepreneur Rick Lund on 304 acres that combined agricultural land, sedge-meadow wetland and hardwood forest. Designed by architect Kevin Norby and opened in 2001, the par-72 layout measures roughly 6,534 yards and features bentgrass greens with bluegrass fairways. The routing takes advantage of the site's wooded and wetland terrain in the northern Twin Cities metro area. The club also operates as a wedding and event venue alongside its golf operations.

Sutton, MA

Blackstone National Golf Club is located in Sutton, Massachusetts, in the wooded hill country of Central Massachusetts. Rees Jones designed the 18-hole course, which opened in 2000 and follows the natural contours of the hilly, tree-lined property. Jones has described the design approach at Blackstone as shaping created elements to look natural while emphasizing the visual impact of each hole from the tee. The course plays to a par of 72 at roughly 6,900 yards and has been counted among the region's stronger public tests. The club operates as a public facility with online and phone tee time booking, cart and range fees, and a grill room, the National Grill, overlooking the 18th hole and practice green.

Bellingham, MA

New England Country Club has occupied its property in Bellingham, Massachusetts since 1903, making it a long-running golf destination in the region south of Boston. Despite its public access, the club has the look and feel of a private course thanks to its rolling hills and tree-lined fairways. The 18-hole championship course was designed by Hale Irwin and offers multiple tee boxes that give each hole a distinct character for players of different abilities. The property is home to deer, fox, and other wildlife, and has hosted competitive events including New England Public Links Championship qualifying and NCAA Division II regional play. Amenities include a grass driving range, practice bunkers, a putting green, and a grille room with patio seating. Tee times can be booked up to seven days in advance, and the club also hosts outings and group events.

Victor, ID

Teton Reserve is a golf course in Victor, Idaho, in the Teton Valley with views of the surrounding mountains. The 18-hole course was designed by three-time U.S. Open champion Hale Irwin and plays to a par of 72 across roughly 7,426 yards from the back tees. The layout is built to challenge experienced golfers while remaining playable for beginners, with strategic bunkering set among the valley scenery. A 500-yard practice facility and putting green support instruction and warm-up before rounds. Teton Reserve offers both membership options and public tee times, with published daily rates for residents and non-residents that vary by season, along with range passes and club rentals for visiting golfers.

Last verified 2026-09-17

Rock Hill, SC

Waterford Golf Club is a public course in Rock Hill, about 25 minutes from uptown Charlotte, designed by three-time U.S. Open champion Hale Irwin and opened in 1997. The par-72 layout reaches about 6,940 yards from the back tees, set among dense hardwoods and rolling Catawba River terrain with water from lakes and creeks in play on 16 of 18 holes. The large, undulating MiniVerde greens make it a true shotmaker's course.

Lafayette, CO

Indian Peaks Golf Course is a municipal course in Lafayette, Colorado, a Denver-area suburb near Boulder, with the Indian Peaks section of the Continental Divide visible to the west. The course was designed by Hale Irwin with Dick Phelps and opened in 1993. The layout uses six lakes and two creeks across gently rolling terrain, with tree-lined fairways and six sets of tees ranging from under 5,000 yards to just over 7,000 yards, so the course can play short or long depending on the tee chosen. Greens are generally open in front and bunkering is used to frame rather than crowd the putting surfaces. Operated by the City of Lafayette, the course is open to the public daily, with a clubhouse, practice range, and short game area. The course hosts leagues and tournaments throughout the season.

West Lafayette, IN

Coyote Crossing Golf Club is a semi-private 18-hole golf course in West Lafayette, Indiana, designed by Hale Irwin, who began construction in early 1998 ahead of its opening on June 7, 2000. The course plays to a par of 72 across 6,839 yards from its longest tees, with a course rating of 72.2 and a slope of 136. Situated on varied topography, the layout is open to public play alongside its membership base.

Sparks, NV

The Hills Course at Resort at Redhawk in Sparks, Nevada, was designed by three-time U. S. Open Champion Hale Irwin. The course features small, challenging greens, significant elevation changes, and deep bunkers. It incorporates elements of a former working ranch with clear lakes. Fairways are undulating, with views of the surrounding mountains and the Spanish Springs Valley. The 6th hole, a par 4 known as "The Beast," is particularly challenging.

Sparks, NV

Red Hawk Golf and Resort is a semi-private facility in Sparks, Nevada, just outside Reno, that includes two 18-hole courses. The Lakes Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., opened in 1997 and winds through natural lakes and mature cottonwood trees on land that was once a working ranch. A second course, the Hills Course, was designed by three-time U.S. Open champion Hale Irwin and opened in 2005, featuring small greens, dramatic elevation changes and deep bunkers set against views of the Spanish Springs Valley. The Lakes Course stretches to about 7,140 yards from the back tees and combines water, sand and desert terrain throughout its routing. Red Hawk operates on a semi-private basis, open to daily fee play, annual pass holders and resort guests in addition to members, with golf operations managed by Troon.

Hideout, UT

Hale Irwin's Park City mountain gem

Last verified 2026-09-17

Pojoaque, NM

Towa Golf Resort is a 27-hole championship course north of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Hale Irwin designed the course, which opened in 1999. It has three nine-hole layouts: Boulder, Pinon, and Valley. The design uses arroyos, rock outcroppings, and views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Jemez Mountains, and Rio Grande Valley. Fairways are Kentucky bluegrass and ryegrass; greens and tees are bent grass.

Winston Salem, NC

Meadowlands Golf Club is an 18 hole par 72 public course in Winston Salem, North Carolina, designed by Hale Irwin and opened in 1995. The course features long rolling fairways and bent grass greens that wander through nature in the Piedmont Triad area. Its natural setting and rolling topography provide a relaxing atmosphere for golfers. The layout is designed to challenge players of every skill level while providing a rewarding experience.