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Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 71
Length 6660 yards
Slope 136
Rating 72.4

Editor's Note: Castle, Hays and Clunie nines were closed for business in 2015 and replaced by a brand new Championship 18 layout in 2019.

Course Details

Year Built 1963
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Blue Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/15 Closed: 11/01
Architect Dick Phelps Kevin Norby (2015)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.4
12 Reviews (12)
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Reviews 20
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Redesigned Braemar

Braemar has been renovated once again to 18 holes form the 27 holes it was, from the original 18 it used to be. The good news is the new design is a big improvement over the new 9 which were terrible holes. The new Braemar is an adaptation of primarily the original 18 with some enhancements. The greens have been redone and roll great, with mainly flat design. Their is a links feel to some holes , with a parkland flavor to the others. I would assess the layout as decent, not great. The location is great for people in Edina, etc. Tee times are very hard to get due the demand based on location. This is a good but not great layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 109
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Minnesota Advisor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Classy Redesign, Lots of Marshes

Braemar Golf Course was completely renovated and redesigned from a 27 hole (three 9s) to an 18 hole course that opened in 2019. Therefore, any reviews of Braemar before then are describing a totally different venue. The course sits on an interesting tract of land encompassing wetlands and ponds as well as higher ground with rolling hills dotted with stands of oak trees. However, for the most part the trees don’t intrude into the playing area. Semi-links style is probably a good description for Braemar, as there are numerous fairway bunkers, including some that force the golfer to choose to go right or left to set up an approach to the green, and marsh grass everywhere waiting to swallow up an errant ball. The course has six sets of tees ranging from 6,884 yards (72.7 rating, 128 slope) to 4,234 yards, so an appropriate length course to play should be available for a wide range of golfers. The fairways are generously wide, very smooth, many with definite contours that will push a ball right or left. Rough is high enough to be punitive, so it’s difficult to hit more than a short iron back to the fairway. Many fairway bunkers and greenside bunkers place a premium on knowing where to place your tee shots and approaches. Greens are quite large, undulating with some very subtle breaks, and relatively fast. Local knowledge is always an advantage in playing a course, and this is especially true of Braemar. Choosing the right or left side of the fairway on a tee shot can make the difference between an easy approach shot or a blind shot over greenside bunkers. Luckily, one member of our foursome was a Braemar member and was very generous with tips. The first time his advice was helpful was on the par 4 second hole, 365 yards from the middle men’s tees (D tees), which doglegs sharply to the right across a water hazard that runs all the way along the right side of the fairway. The key is to hit a 200 to 220 yard drive straight down the first fairway, leaving a mid or short iron approach. Trying to stay close to the creek runs the risk of going into the hazard without gaining any significant advantage on the approach. Similar tips helped us to negotiate the rest of the course, including several par fives that offer at least two ways to play the hole. Probably the highlight of the round was the 178 yard par 3 thirteenth hole, with tees set on the highest point of the course playing down to a large green about 75 feet below the tee. From the tees you can see at least parts of six holes of the course. Allow for the wind and the drop in elevation and choose your club! In addition to the championship course, Braemar has a par 3 course and ample practice facilities, including a short game area, making it a great place to spend a day tuning up your game. It’s a bit pricey compared to the Minneapolis and St. Paul muni's, but truly worth the occasional splurge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Too many other places to play

The course is just not that good. The greens and fairways are over grown to the point that you get almost no roll on your drive and the ball bounces on the way to the cup when putting. The driving range has to be the worst in the state, good luck finding grass to hit off. I'm just done with this course, my money is better spent elsewhere.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Alright, definition of average

Front nine played really slow, back nine only picked up because a few groups quit.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value, conditions above average.

I had not played this course in a few years. Was happy to see it was in good shape and the pace was pretty good. Nice that you don't have to look into back yards even tho it's right in the city.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

It was a fun course and you had to play for your next shot

open enough to find bad drives but not too open that its not difficult.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

could be fun for everyone

Realize the torrential rains and winds have wreaked havoc in the area. That said, was disappointed in the fairways. Very little area that was like actually fairway...Could be some kind of "winter kill".

Non fairway was too long for an average golfer. It obviously slowed play by group in front of us. Was often impossible to find a ball that was less than a foot off the fairway. The greens were in very decent condition. I am guessing that rain has caused much of the problems, as there were some very soggy areas, even though there has been no rain for nearly a week.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

challenging executive course

Good layout, greens in good condition and fast, challenging

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Executive 9 offers great challenge

The course was well maintained and the exectuive course offered good challenges for all types of golfers. Looking forward to going back to play again as well as try some of the other 27 holes available!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

even after a rain they could run power carts, the rangers had no problem driving on the grass

the players for the day should be notified that they have to walk the course by email due to rain, long course and bad knees do not mix

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nothing special

Havent played here for many yrs. Now I remember why. Tons of long grass clippings and piles everywhere, lots of bare and dead spots. A very average layout, nothing very memorable. plenty of better courses for same or less money out there.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Course, great greens, very slow

Fantastic course with above average difficulty. The greens are great, fast and challenging. I probably won't be back however because the pace of play was awfully slow. I chose to walk off the course after a 2:55 front 9 with cart.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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