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    The Classic at Madden’s

            Top 100 Greatest Public Courses, Golf Digest         

    Minnesota’s Signature Course

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    Opening Date May 2, 2025

    Rated in America’s Top 100 Greatest Public Courses (#81 in 2024) by Golf Digest and Top 200 Resort Courses (#76 in 2025) by Golfweek, The Classic at Madden’s is a state- and nation-wide must-play course.  The Classic works flawlessly together with towering oaks and northern Minnesota beauty to provide a natural, tranquil and traditional golf experience that is truly unmatched. Improve your swing at this tremendous golf course that not only offers a fair test for golfers of all levels but also visually treats you to stunning views of greens that are immaculately maintained throughout the year. Experience this course with a caddie to discover all that makes The Classic a favorite among other golf courses in Minnesota.

    Host of the 2025 MN State Amateur Championship

    Distances, ratings and slope on The Classic: Tour 7102 (75.0/144), Black 6717 (73.2/140), Blue 6438 (72.0/138), White 6062 (71.0/136), Gold 5438 (67.4/129), Red 4859 (69.6/126)

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    Rates

    2025 Green Fees

    General Public
    Monday-Thursday May 16-Sept 29

    $165*
    Friday-Sunday May 16-Sept 29 $180*
    May 2-15 & Sept 30-Oct 12 $120
    Twilight (after 3pm; 2pm Spring and Fall) $115
    Caddie: $50/player
    Forecaddie: $25/player
    *Recommended starting gratuity +$60/player for traditional caddie (walking) and +$30/player for forecaddie (riding)
    Madden’s Guest Rate $115*
    *Caddies will accompany golfers playing before 10am, June 1-August 31. Caddie fee $25 (gratuity additional) Find more information on caddie services here. 
    Club Rentals-Callaway Maverik $60/day

     

     

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    Media Mentions

    2025 – #76, Golfweek’s Best 2025: Top 200 Resort Courses in the U.S., Golfweek

    2024 – #68, Golfweek’s Best 2024: Top 200 resort courses in the U.S., Golfweek

    2024 – #2, The Best Public-Access Courses in Minnesota 2024, Golfweek

    2023 – #15 The Classic at Madden’s, The 15 Best Golf Courses in Minnesota (2022/2023), Golf.com

    2023 – #114 The Classic at Madden’s, Golfweek’s Best 2023: Top 200 Resort Courses, Golfweek

    2023 – #4, Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play 2023: Minnesota, Golfweek

    2023 – #81 America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses, Golf Digest

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