HASTINGS GOLF CLUB

The Mississippi River bluffs create dramatic elevation changes that turn what could be another forgettable Minnesota municipal into something genuinely memorable, with several holes playing 40-50 feet downhill to greens tucked against the valley floor. The par-3 14th demands a perfectly struck mid-iron over a ravine that will swallow anything short, while the closing stretch along the river bottom rewards aggressive play with legitimate birdie chances. For the green fee, you won't find better natural terrain or more thoughtful routing in the Twin Cities metro.