MIDLAND HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

The rolling terrain of St. Paul's east side creates natural amphitheaters for golf, and this Donald Ross design from 1921 showcases the master's ability to route holes through Minnesota's glacial topography without moving mountains of earth. Ross's signature crowned greens demand precision on approach shots, while the mature oak and maple canopy frames each hole with cathedral-like intimacy that modern courses can't replicate. The short but devilish par-4 6th epitomizes Ross's philosophy—strategic bunkering and subtle green contours punish the careless while rewarding thoughtful course management.