BEGIN OAKS GOLF COURSE

This Minneapolis suburb gem demands precision over power, with mature oak groves creating natural amphitheaters around elevated greens that penalize wayward approaches. The layout's strategic bunkering and subtle elevation changes through rolling prairie terrain reward course management, particularly on the risk-reward par-5 14th where bold players can cut the dogleg through towering oaks. Smart green complexes feature enough movement to test short games without resorting to gimmicky slopes, making this a thinking player's track that improves with multiple rounds.