11266 Pine Beach Peninsula,
Brainerd, Minnesota 56401
Office
+1 (800) 233 2934 (toll free)Pro shop
+1 (218) 829 2811Website
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Adam PogueThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland and briefly lakeside (Bass Lake).
Designer:
Scott Hoffmann (course superintendent) in consultation with Geoff Cornish, John Harris & Warren Rebholz.
The above distances are for the Classic Course at Madden's Resort. Located 2 mi NW at the main resort centre are three more Madden's courses: Pine Beach East (18-hole, par-72, 6101 yds from back tees), Pine Beach West (18-hole, par-67, 5070 yds) and 9-hole Social course.
46.379963
-94.359426
10 mi W of Brainerd.
Madden's on Gull Lake
The Classic course at Madden's Resort on Gull Lake is a championship layout that ranks with some of the best in Minnesota. This tree-lined parkland course provides a wonderful test for your all-round game, with many attractive, skilfully crafted and challenging holes to enjoy. A must play if you are in the area.
At this Stay&Play venue, the on-site accommodations are located close to the golf facilities. Located 2 miles from the main resort centre are three more Madden's courses: the 18-hole Pine Beach East and Pine Beach West courses and 9-hole social course.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Walking is encouraged. Golf carts available to rent. Caddies available.
Good
Classic course:
Minnesota's 10th best course (Golf Digest, 2025/26).
USA's 80th best public access course (Golf Digest, 2025/26).
11266 Pine Beach Peninsula, Brainerd, MN 56401.
+1 (218) 829 2811
Visit websiteLocated on Gull Lake, Madden's offers everything you would expect from a Minnesota lake resort. No matter what your sport - swimming, boating, fishing or water skiing - Madden's offers all kinds of water activities. Madden's is also home to the highly-rated Classic at Madden's golf course, as well as facilities for tennis, croquet, lawnbowling, trapshooting, biking and much more.
Madden's on Gull Lake.
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