Welcome to the Benson Golf Club, one of the finest and most complete golf facilities in the area.
Our 18 hole layout offers a challenging, yet fair, test of golf for all levels of play.
The practice facility boasts a large driving range, which is open from 7:00am to 7:00pm during the summer months. We offer a well maintained putting green, which lies conveniently next to the clubhouse. Just a few yards away, you will find one of the best short game practice areas anywhere. Sharpen your game from 125 yards on in.
Beginning with a traditional, full service golf shop which attends to the golfer’s every need, Benson Golf Club provides a first quality golf experience. From comfortable dining facilities which serves both light and hearty fare, to a golf shop laden with carefully selected apparel and equipment and staffed by professionals committed to providing the best possible golf experience, to beautiful manicured tees, fairways and greens….
The Course
Year Built 1925
Designer Joel Goldstrand
Number of holes 18
Fairways (grass type) Blue Ryegrass, water in play
Tees
Color Yardage Rating Slope Par
Blue 6,313 70.7 129 72
White 5,994 69.5 126 72
Gold 5,212 64.8 116 72
Red 4,780 68.5 116 72
The Chippewa River flows through the course and comes into play on four holes. There are many oak trees lining the fairways. The large greens are fast, and there are approximately twelve sand bunkers on the course. Joel Goldstrand designed nine new holes, which were added in 1978.
Tee time reservations are accepted up to fourteen days in advance by phoning the golf shop at (320) 842-7901.