MADDEN'S ON GULL LAKE

The elevated tees and rolling fairways carved through mature hardwoods showcase classic Minnesota lake country golf at its finest, with water hazards on half the holes that demand both strategy and precision. Scott Hoffman's 1995 design maximizes the natural topography, creating dramatic elevation changes that reward local knowledge while punishing wayward shots into the dense timber. The par-4 16th plays downhill toward Gull Lake's shimmering waters, epitomizing why this Brainerd Lakes area gem consistently ranks among the state's top public tracks.