The first time I played here, all I could remember was how many balls I lost - the tree-lined…read morefairways also tend to have thick underbrush that eat golf balls. So I reloaded my bag and played this week. I continue to be impressed by the great conditions, well-tended greens and the friendly staff. They sell great apparel in the pro shop - really nice technical gear. We walked the course - they have very nice push carts with locking wheels. Tip - full food/snack/beverage at #10 so you don't need to go to the clubhouse for that brat.

Well, this course has really fallen off the past 3 years. played it in 2022, and it was in great…read moreshape, and had a great experience. Played it in July 2025, and I was shocked at how poor shape it is in. Many holes have ground under repair. Many holes had a lot of standing water on it, even though it hadn't rained in several days. The tee boxes are in bad shape. The grass on the greens is too long and bumpy. To drive up from St. Paul, and to get this experience, it's highly unlikely I'll play here again, which is a shame since I had great experiences in the past.

From the owner: Enjoy 18 Holes of Northwood's Golf! Golf Leagues (All…read moreWelcome!) Monday-Twilight League @ 4:30 PM & Bar League at 6 PM Tuesday & Thursday- Men's League @ 9 AM Wednesday-Ladies League @ 10 AM Enjoy delicious food & drinks at Charlie's Bar and Grill at Northwood Hills Golf Couse! Try the Northwood's Burger, fresh never frozen! Kitchen Hours 11AM - 8 PM (Grill closed Tuesdays) Our friendly & professional staff looks forward to seeing you!

One of my favorite golf courses in MN. Every hole is so different and unique! Greens are HUGE so…read moreget practicing on your putting if you plan on playing here. Great twilight rate of $45 for 18 holes with a cart. Workers are kind and helpful! Food is good and very reasonably priced ($5 for pulled pork sandwich!) only cons are that you have to call to book a tee time (no online reservations) and that hole 6 gets really backed up

I really enjoyed playing here and, other than one green being closed (17), the course was in great…read moreshape. The deduction of one star was due to the secondary green on 17 that was simply a hole in the ground on a par-3 with low cut grass. Almost impossible to really even putt after hitting the "temp green", so I simply picked up and marked a par. I have played 15 rounds of golf in Minnesota over the past 25 days, and was pleased to walk on to this course and pay a fairly low rate after playing a number of local "resort" courses for three times the cost. The course is in just beautiful shape with well cut grass, a challenging first cut of rough, and a very difficult sawgrass kind of rough in the secondary areas. Other than the expected leaves, the greens were magnificent and very challenging. I really enjoyed this course and will be back to play again.

This is one of the best golf experiences in the Brainerd lakes area. Everything from the course to…read moreclubhouse to the staff is very well run. The course is in excellent shape. Lots of trees, to be sure, but still forgiving enough for the average player. Greens are fast and challenging. The clubhouse and staff are outstanding. You can order food after 9, and they drive it out to you on the course. Oh, and the breakfast is excellent! Highly recommend.

I visited Maddens for two nights for the MGA conference at the end of July. I stayed in the Voyager…read morerooms, they were amazing! Very clean, king bed, updated bathroom, back porch, and a kitchenette with a mini fridge, microwave, and sink. We walked to explore around the different areas of Maddens, and the grounds are beautiful! There are tons of activities including a pool, fitness center, tennis courts, croquet, paddle boarding, ice cream shop, gift shop, golf courses etc. The staff working at all of these locations were friendly, accommodating, and helpful. We golfed The Classic, which was awesome as well. Maddens also offers a few different restaurants which have great food. I came here on a work trip so I can't speak to the price/cost of the stay, but I do think this place has a ton to offer for a wide range of ages.

This course is a jewel and the staff here are gems! Cindi was absolutely the best making our 4some…read morefeel welcome, having fun with us, and going overboard making sure we had a great time. You would be hard pressed to find a course with more mature white pine trees. The scent from all the trees is soothing - even after a bad shot. The course is not long but fairways are narrow placing a premium on accuracy off the tee. The greens are good size and in good shape. The course distance was good for our wives who do not hit the ball far. Highly recommend playing here. Great value, great times, and great people.

Fox Run is a fun little golf course that my family enjoys playing on weekdays in the summer…read more Prices are low and the service is great. We go at least once or twice a week when we are up at the lake. There is a par 3 and a regular course, as well as a bar to keep you well-hydrated while on the course.

I called to make a tee time for three people on a Sunday morning at 8:00. I was asked how long it…read morewould take my group to play?? I answered as long as the group in front of us or the standard 4-hour time. It was then suggested that I take a 7:00 tee time. They didn't want me getting in the way of the regulars that like to play a three-hour round on a Sunday morning. This is a local course that caters to the locals. Groups of eight playing together while "enjoying" music are ok just as long as you are playing fast. "You're not from around here are ya boy?"

Great, fun, l challenging from the tips and whites golf course. The one star review below is…read morereferring to a completely different golf course that has no ties to this golf course whatsoever. I've reported and flagged the review. Front nine and Back nine are nearly polar opposites in many ways creating a unique experience.