Lowest Slope (Public)

Easiest Golf Courses in Hennepin County, Minnesota

The 25 most beginner-friendly public golf courses in Hennepin County, Minnesota, ranked by lowest slope rating. Ideal for high-handicap golfers and new players.

Hardest Easiest Longest

#	Course	City	Par	Slope
1	Centerbrook Golf Course Yellow tees · 809 yds · Rating 24.1 · Par 27Brooklyn Center	Brooklyn Center	27	66
2	Brookland Golf Park Red tees · 3,206 yds · Rating 58.4 · Par 60Brooklyn Park	Brooklyn Park	60	88
3	Burl Oaks Golf Club Family tees · 3,017 yds · Rating 58.0 · Par 58Minnetrista	Minnetrista	58	89
4	Minneapolis Golf Club Family 1 tees · 2,912 yds · Rating 54.7 · Par 58Saint Louis Park	Saint Louis Park	58	91
5	Lafayette Club White tees · 3,984 yds · Rating 63.6 · Par 64Minnetonka Beach	Minnetonka Beach	64	103
6	Shamrock Golf Club Red tees · 5,160 yds · Rating 64.2 · Par 72Hamel	Hamel	72	103
7	Glen Lake Golf Course Red tees · 3,492 yds · Rating 60.2 · Par 62Minnetonka	Minnetonka	62	104
8	Lakeview Golf Course Red tees · 4,883 yds · Rating 63.5 · Par 67Orono	Orono	67	104
9	Braemar Golf Course A tees · 4,234 yds · Rating 61.6 · Par 67Edina	Edina	67	105
10	Pheasant Acres Golf Course Gold tees · 4,476 yds · Rating 62.0 · Par 71Corcoran	Corcoran	71	106
11	Dwan Golf Course River tees · 3,871 yds · Rating 62.2 · Par 66Bloomington	Bloomington	66	107
12	Columbia Golf Course White tees · 4,775 yds · Rating 63.2 · Par 70Minneapolis	Minneapolis	70	107
13	Francis A. Gross Golf Course White tees · 4,980 yds · Rating 63.3 · Par 71Minneapolis	Minneapolis	71	108
14	Fort Snelling Golf Course White tees · 5,318 yds · Rating 66.8 · Par 70Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory	Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory	70	108
15	Daytona Golf Course Gold tees · 5,418 yds · Rating 66.1 · Par 72Dayton	Dayton	72	108
16	Theodore Wirth Golf Course White tees · 5,053 yds · Rating 70.2 · Par 72Minneapolis	Minneapolis	72	115
17	Hollydale Golf Club Gold tees · 5,334 yds · Rating 65.8 · Par 71Plymouth	Plymouth	71	115
18	Vintage at Staples Gold tees · 5,580 yds · Rating 67.2 · Par 72Staples	Staples	72	118
19	Brookview Golf Course Red Shortened tees · 5,163 yds · Rating 65.0 · Par 71Golden Valley	Golden Valley	71	119
20	Sundance Golf Club Red tees · 5,006 yds · Rating 69.6 · Par 74Maple Grove	Maple Grove	74	120
21	Hiawatha Golf Club White tees · 5,077 yds · Rating 65.0 · Par 73Minneapolis	Minneapolis	73	120
22	Medina Golf & Country Club Yellow tees · 5,441 yds · Rating 71.0 · Par 72Medina	Medina	72	121
23	Windsong Farm Golf Club Green tees · 5,052 yds · Rating 69.2 · Par 71Independence	Independence	71	123
24	Edinburgh USA Red tees · 5,319 yds · Rating 67.1 · Par 72Brooklyn Park	Brooklyn Park	72	123
25	Minnesota Valley Country Club Temp Green tees · 4,809 yds · Rating 68.1 · Par 73Bloomington	Bloomington	73	124

Hennepin County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

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

Centerbrook Golf Course in Brooklyn Center is currently the easiest golf course in Hennepin County based on slope (slope rating 66).

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

66 golf courses in Hennepin County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 25 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 Hennepin 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.