Tom Vardon

Spooner, WI

Spooner Golf Club sits in the forests and lake country of northwest Wisconsin, a few minutes from the town of Spooner. The course occupies rolling, tree-lined terrain typical of the region, with mature hardwoods and pines framing most holes. The layout was designed by Tom Vardon and plays as a classic parkland-style course, with tree-lined fairways and rolling hills that reward accurate positioning off the tee rather than raw length. Greens are set among the trees, giving the course an intimate, wooded feel. Spooner Golf Club is open to the public year round for tee times, with an on-site pro shop and a bar and restaurant. It measures 6,458 yards from the back tees at par 72 over 18 holes.

Minot, ND

Vardon Golf Club sits on the grounds of the former Minot Country Club in Minot, North Dakota, a course founded by local businessmen in 1928. The organizers brought in Tom Vardon, a club professional and runner-up at the 1903 British Open, to design the original front nine, which opened in 1929 and remains largely intact today. Severe flooding from the Souris River damaged the course in 2011, and new owners restored and reopened it to the public in 2013 under the Vardon name. The club has hosted the Western ND Charity Pro-Am, a regional professional event, since the early 1980s, and continues to operate as a public facility with clubhouse dining and league play.

Rush City, MN

Bulrush Golf Course is a public 18-hole facility with a par of 72 located in Rush City, Minnesota. The course was designed by architect Mike Morley and opened for play in 2002 on a site featuring bent grass tees, fairways, and greens. Bulrush offers a regulation layout that measures nearly 7,000 yards from the back tees. The course is known for its excellent maintenance and provides a challenging round with a slope rating of 137. The facility includes a driving range and a short game area for players to practice their skills. During the winter months, the club offers golf simulators for indoor play. The on-site Rush Hour Bar and Grill provides a comfortable atmosphere for members and guests to relax after completing their rounds.