Golf Holiday Review of Minnesota, USA

When most of us think about golf in America, Minnesota isn’t one of the states that springs to mind, but after my recent Ryder Cup scouting trip, it really should be and if you are planning on going to watch the 2016 Ryder Cup matches make sure you bring your golf clubs, as there are some fantastic courses you and your family, friends or partner can tee it up on.

But great golf isn’t the only thing Minnesota has to offer, if you love the outdoors there are over 10k lakes to enjoy and some stunning scenery that surround them, the state just lives for its outdoors activities. But if you love to be indoors then you don’t have to go outside, you can enjoy the Minneapolis area from its many skyways, and of course there is Mall of America, the biggest shopping mall in the world where all the clothes are tax free, yes that's right tax free!!

Add in great food like the steaks at Mancini’s in St Pauls and Capital Grille in Minneapolis, the fish at Fire Lake Grill House & Cocktail Bar in Bloomington and refreshing local beers like Surly’s Microbrewery, it becomes the perfect Ryder Cup host.

Minnesotans are big sports fans – one of the reasons the Ryder Cup is being held in the state – there are Basketball, hockey and NFL teams and Minnesota will soon be getting its own soccer team to play in the MLS. As for the people they are more akin to Canadians and the Minnesota Nice tag is real, they are great people, fun to talk to and like a good laugh, hey anyone who buys me a drink in a bar goes down as being a top lad/lass in my book.

Put it this way, I already know you’re going to have a great time, its just when you decide to go and find out for yourself, but I would steer clear of the winter months that doesn’t sound like fun, well unless you love the snow that is, then go and knock yourself out!

Hazeltine National

Legends Golf Club

The Classic At Madden's Resort

The Pines At Grand View Lodge

Keller Golf Club

The Wilderness at Fortune Bay Resort

The Legend at Giants Ridge

The Quarry at Giants Ridge

Black Bear Ridge Golf Club

Angus Glen Golf ClubThe Royal Ashburn Golf Club Bay of Quinte Golf Club

The Briars Golf Club Lora Bay Golf ClubCaledon Country Club