Lowest Slope (Public)

Easiest Golf Courses in Dakota County, Minnesota

The 10 most beginner-friendly public golf courses in Dakota County, Minnesota, ranked by lowest slope rating. Ideal for high-handicap golfers and new players.

Hardest Easiest Longest

#	Course	City	Par	Slope
1	Inver Wood Golf Course Red tees · 1,444 yds · Rating 28.0 · Par 30Inver Grove Heights	Inver Grove Heights	30	85
2	Valleywood Golf Course Red tees · 4,965 yds · Rating 64.7 · Par 68Apple Valley	Apple Valley	68	102
3	Lost Spur Country Club Red tees · 2,045 yds · Rating 31.8 · Par 34Eagan	Eagan	34	109
4	Emerald Greens Red tees · 5,004 yds · Rating 64.4 · Par 72Nininger Township	Nininger Township	72	112
5	Hidden Greens Gold tees · 5,440 yds · Rating 66.4 · Par 72Marshan Township	Marshan Township	72	115
6	Crystal Lake Golf Club Red tees · 4,805 yds · Rating 64.0 · Par 71Lakeville	Lakeville	71	117
7	Somerset Country Club Gray tees · 4,966 yds · Rating 64.5 · Par 72Mendota Heights	Mendota Heights	72	118
8	Bellwood Oaks Golf Course Gold tees · 5,916 yds · Rating 69.0 · Par 73Marshan Township	Marshan Township	73	118
9	Fountain Valley Golf Course Red tees · 5,536 yds · Rating 66.7 · Par 72Farmington	Farmington	72	121
10	Cannon Golf Club Gold tees · 5,397 yds · Rating 66.5 · Par 72Randolph Township	Randolph Township	72	122

Dakota County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the easiest golf course in Dakota County, Minnesota?

Inver Wood Golf Course in Inver Grove Heights is currently the easiest golf course in Dakota County based on slope (slope rating 85).

How many ranked golf courses are in Dakota County, Minnesota?

32 golf courses in Dakota County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 10 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the lowest USGA slope rating from each course's tee sets. Only public and municipal courses are included to ensure access. Slope ranges from 55 to 155 with 113 as average; lower is more forgiving.

Can I book a tee time at these Dakota County courses?

Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard data where available, architect info, and official contact details. Stymie does not currently book tee times or show live availability, and tee-time alerts are in development.