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Lutsen, MN

Lutsen Resort

2.585(based on 6 reviews)
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bobmcnelly
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Experience: 13 years 326 played 190 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 29, 2022 Played the course:once

Pros:

- good quality baskets
- well maintained golf course
- decent variety of distances ranging from 225 to 360 feet
- good use of elevation change
- beautiful views

Cons:

- tee signs are just rocks with paint that has mostly faded
- tee pads are rutted spots in the grass
- baskets don't have number making it confusing which basket you are throwing to
- navigation of this course can be a little confusing at first
- most shots are mainly open boring throws
- you are supposed to pay to play a very mediocre course

Other Thoughts:

Fairly boring course that is difficult to figure out.
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bsnone
Experience: 20 played 6 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Fun quick course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 26, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Fun little 9 hole course up on the north shore. Decent baskets and some beautiful views of the lake coming down the hill on 6-8. Decent baskets. Probably a great beginner course for those looking for something else to do while staying at the resort.

Cons:

Not the best teepads - can be hard to find so be sure and get the map. I guess they often charge to play but I took my Dad out and we were allowed to play without paying. Not a lot of variety between the holes and with the exception of one hole, very wide open.

Other Thoughts:

Nice way to kill 45 minutes and introduce someone to the game but for anyone with even a little experience, this is a fairly vanilla/boring layout. I'd never call what the call par 4's anything close to a par 4 but again, for the casual guest it probably makes for a more enjoyable round.
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owlontheground
Experience: 15.9 years 42 played 5 reviews
2.00 star(s)

On a golf course? Yep, but vacation isn't vacation without discin'. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 1, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

*disc golf in a relatively remote area
*map of the course
*makes good use of the land (although 9-iron golf course could cause problems)
*friendly staff (they let me play for free due to slow day)
*good course for beginners and families who are staying at the resort
*discs are available for rent at the resort desk

Cons:

*Golfers, golfers, golfers!!?! Tee pads and some baskets run alongside a 9-iron golf course. Fortunately, when I played, no golfers were present, but I cannot imagine golf balls flying around while trying to disc. The set up would also seem to be capable of promoting conflict between disc and traditional golfers.
*due to it's proximity to Lake Superior, I was hoping for some good views. This isn't so.
*pay to play if you are not a resort guest, but hey, it's a resort so what do you expect?

Other Thoughts:

Every year, I spend a week on the North Shore of Lake Superior at an old family cabin. Being new to disc golf, this was my first year trying the course at Lutsen. With the resort's proximity to Lake Superior, I was hoping for some great views and scenic holes.

Imagine my surprise when I discovered that the course is on the same area as a tiny golf course. Please see above comments.

This course would not be worth the drive alone, but if you like discin' and are in the neighborhood, it fills the need.

The course would be nice for families who are staying at the resort and are not disc regulars as the course is not too challenging (It was extremely windy when I played it).

Although I was not blown away (although my throws were) by the course, I will play it every year when I am up north moving forward.
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