There are plenty of golf courses you can play once and enjoy. Then there are the courses that keep calling you back.
Golden Eagle Golf Club is one of those courses.
A True Golfer's Golf Course
A true golfer's golf course, Golden Eagle stands out, rated as a top course in the Brainerd Lakes Area with stunning Northwoods scenery and meeting players at every skill level. Experienced golfers appreciate the strategic layout and challenge from the back tees, while newer players enjoy approachable, fun rounds from the forward tees.
When you step onto the course, it's easy to see why so many golfers return to Golden Eagle’s well-manicured grounds, making it a must-play destination season after season.
Award-Winning Recognition
That combination of challenge, playability, and natural beauty has earned the course consistent recognition from golfers across the state.
Minnesota golfers have voted Golden Eagle among the Top 3 golf courses in the Star Tribune's Minnesota's Best Readers' Choice Awards for six consecutive years, including as the #1 course in Minnesota in 2026, and Golden Eagle was also voted the #1 golf course in the Brainerd Lakes area by the Brainerd Dispatch's Best of the Best awards.
Championship Course Design
Delivering the kind of golf experience players remember long after their round is over, this par-72, 18-hole championship golf course sits on 210 acres, and was designed to work with the natural landscape. Carved around the existing forests, wetlands, and dramatic elevation changes, Golden Eagle offers a one-of-a-kind layout.
Northwoods Scenery and Hole Character
The fairways wind through old-growth forest made up of beautiful pine, maple, elm, and spruce trees, offering a serene and quiet backdrop as you line up your next shot.
And on the elevated tees you’ll be treated to spectacular views of Eagle Lake. Each hole has its own character and unique layout, making every tee shot and green a unique, fun challenge where you can test and hone your skills again and again.
Practice Facilities
Along with its award-winning course design, Golden Eagle offers outstanding practice facilities to help golfers prepare for their round.
Players can warm up on the full driving range, sharpen their short game on the expansive practice green, and fine-tune bunker shots in the greenside practice bunker. Designed to mirror the conditions found throughout the course, these practice areas give you the opportunity to dial in your game before stepping onto the first tee.
More Than a Great Round
But the championship course itself is only part of the reason golfers keep coming back. It’s also the incredible staff, fully-kitted Pro Shop, year-round golf simulator, delicious Golden Eagle Bar and Restaurant, and deluxe accommodations at The Cottage with our new stay-and-play packages.
Stay and Play at The Cottage
Giving golfers the premium experience to stay right on the course, The Cottage sits right on the 15th fairway, allowing you to roll out of bed and hit the links immediately. Whip up meals in the full kitchen, relax in the spacious dining and living rooms, and soak in the beautiful scenery from the screened porch or around the outdoor fire pit.
This new offer not only takes your golf getaway to the next level, but you’ll also enjoy special discounts on greens and cart fees. Put it all together and you’ve got the perfect up north Minnesota golf weekend.
Celebrating 25 Years
Now celebrating our 25th anniversary, we continue to perfect the golf experience for our players. Between championship-caliber golf, a beautiful Northwoods setting, first-class amenities, and a commitment to outstanding service, every visit offers something memorable.
That's what makes Golden Eagle more than just a great place to play a round of golf. It's a destination golfers look forward to returning to year after year, and why Minnesota golfers continue to rank it among the very best courses in the state. And after one round, you'll understand why.
