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We are excited to announce that Madden’s on Gull Lake has officially broken ground on a renovation of The Airport Driving Range. Scheduled for completion in early summer 2024, this project marks the beginning of an exciting transformation for the facility. Digital rendering of the...

For the third year in a row, Madden’s on Gull Lake has been named a Top 5 Resort in the Midwest by Condé Nast Traveler readers. This year, Madden’s in the only Minnesota resort to make the list.  “This remarkable achievement, based on real reviews...

Many couples who get married at Madden's have a special reason for choosing the resort as their venue. For some, it's a lifetime of summers spent on the sparkling shores that bring them back for the most important day of their lives. Others note that...

For some, a vacation is more than just a sunny getaway. It’s a chance to reconnect with family members that have spread out across the country or to meet the newest additions to the family. It’s a time to leave work behind and focus on...

'Tis the season for holiday shopping and gift giving! We've rounded up some of our favorite gift ideas that will last well beyond the holidays. Holiday Cookies Pastry Chef Amy’s famous sugar cookies are the perfect holiday gift for friends and family near or far....

Madden Inn Saltwater Pool The Pool Deck at the Madden Inn is underwent a major renovation in winter 2022-23 to create an enhanced poolside and dining experience for guests. The deck, which overlooks Pine Beach East Golf Course, was revamped to include a 1080 square...

25 years ago, in 1997, The Classic at Madden's opened to the public. Rated in America’s Top 100 Greatest Public Courses (#59 in 2019) and given 5 Stars by Golf Digest, The Classic at Madden’s is a state- and nation-wide must-play course. Building a Classic What started as some open land...

With over 90 years of rich history, Madden's on Gull Lake is a classic lakeside resort that embraces tradition. But remaining a top resort in the Midwest also requires innovation and change, and it's something that we at Madden's welcome. In fact, Innovation + Training...

Madden's on Gull Lake has received a top honor in Condé Nast 2021 Readers' Choice Awards. Voters rated Madden's on Gull Lake as the #1 Resort in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Madden's has previously ranked 53rd Best Resort in the World in 2014 and a...

Sometimes the best vacations are the ones that are right in your backyard--or close to it. Located in the Brainerd Lakes Area, Madden's is just a gas tank away from the Minneapolis-St.Paul area, or about a 2-hour drive. Watch the Gas Tank Trip segment on...