Interlachen Country Club

Interlachen Country Club in Edina, Minnesota, stands out with its undulating terrain and strategic design by renowned architect Donald Ross. Constructed in 1911, this course leverages the natural rolling landscape to challenge golfers, incorporating elevated greens and deep bunkers that demand precision and strategic thinking. Ross's signature design style, emphasizing natural beauty and playability, is evident throughout the course, particularly in the routing which takes full advantage of the area's topography.

The course is famed for its par-5 ninth hole, where in the 1930 U.S. Women’s Amateur, Bobby Jones executed a legendary double eagle during his Grand Slam-winning season, a moment that is etched in golf history. This hole typifies the course's challenge, featuring a risky carry over a pond that guards the green, rewarding bold and accurate shot-making.

Interlachen has hosted several major tournaments, enhancing its reputation on the national stage. These include the 1930 U.S. Open, the 2002 Solheim Cup, and the 2008 U.S. Women’s Open, each event showcasing the course's capacity to test the world's best players under championship conditions.

Ranked consistently among America's Top 100 courses, Interlachen’s blend of historical significance, challenging play, and immaculate maintenance sets it apart as a premier golfing destination, attracting players who seek a classic test of golf in a storied setting.