Aerial view from St. Croix National Golf Club.
GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
4.6
276 Reviews (276)
5 Stars
164
4 Stars
84
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
94.6%
Recommend this course
250 out of 276 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.8
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.9
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 16 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.8
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.9
96.4%
Recommend this course
54 out of 56 reviews
Read Reviews

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6909 yards
Slope 131
Rating 74.1

St. Croix National Golf Course is a championship course that is tucked away amongst rolling, wooded hills. This scenic course is one of western Wisconsin's hidden gems. The undulating landscape covered with mature trees can seem intimidating but the layout was designed with spacious fairways and bailout areas that act as an excellent balance to the more challenging elements. The well conditioned greens putt fast and true, acting as a perfect complement to the beautiful scenery. There are strategically placed bunkers and water hazards coming into play but it is the topography will truly test your accuracy as well as a variety of other skills. St. Croix National G.C. also boasts a driving range perched high above a valley that collects the practice shots. It is the perfect preparation for the challenges of the golf course.

Book a Tee Time at
Saint Croix National Golf Club
Powered by GolfNow.com

Course Details

Year Built 1996
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/15 Closed: 10/15
Architect Joel Goldstrand

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Wisconsin (2023 #1) (2016 #18)
  • Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2023 #19)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Off-course amenities in the U.S. (2023 #23) (2020 #6)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Course Conditions in the U.S. (2023 #23)

Reviews

4.6
276 Reviews (276)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 22
Bunkers 11
Forced Carries 11
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 20
Advanced Golfers 17
Locals 13
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 17

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

This course has great views on great holes.

Have played this course for a long time. The "new" owner has made this our favorite place to play! She has improved everything about facilities. From the pro shop, which was ok before, but now has an awesome restaurant with great food and indoor simulators! An out door 18 hole putting coarse if fabulous! It has a event center for weddings and such. Just attended a "celebration of life" ceremony there. And played the course after, because my buddy who the celebration was for, love this course! And we played in his honor. We met and talked with the owner and she was nicest and most down to earth person ever! I wish I could give more than 5 stars!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Peaks and valleys

I picked this course because it came up as “hot deal” and it was a highly rated course so I jumped at the opportunity. When arriving, we were greeted by music from outdoor speakers and the modern new clubhouse. This is quite a facility and does not represent a stuffy 1980s type vibe. It is modern chic. The employees were helpful and seemed happy to be at work.
The driving range is strictly for warming up and has almost no benefit for game improvement… but that’s ok if you are here to play. The greens are undulating and reasonable quick. I’d liken it to greens at Rush Creek in terms of speed. The course had a lot of elevation and when playing it the first time, ball flight and landing zones can be tricky to anticipate. A few holes had too much elevation in my opinion but it was a course where you were engaged and challenged on every hole. It was a mental workout with no simple holes. The condition of the fairways and green complexes were in quite good condition considering early May. The rough was exceptionally thick and deep (probably due to recent rain) but there were a few sparse areas typical of this time of year. I did enjoy the par 3s as there were 2 short and 2 long par 3s. A nice mix. The par 5s were all playing over 540-550 so a bit of a stretch for me to get home in 2… which I prefer. The carts had very comfortable seats and the GPS was an absolute necessity however I did have a handful of situations where the yardage was off 10-20 yards from wedge distances and I learned the hard way that i should have been pulling my laser on every approach.
Overall, you’ll have a fun time and leave with a memorable experience. Have fun!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

The course and greens were in amazing condition , challenging course which made it even better. Highly recommend this course to anyone

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, great improvements

Beautiful course with some great changes. Lots of elevation changes and beautiful scenery. Play it if you can. You’ll like it. It’s tough but the greens are in great shape coming out of winter.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

GREAT COURSE

Great course. the new clubhouse is awesome looking

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic Course

Great course. 👍 . Bring a range finder that adjusts for elevation and enjoy the day. Fantastic views.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent course

Played here with a friend today , course is in excellent shape , fairways and greens are very good , course is tough but very fun course . Breathtaking views and staff is very friendly .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course. Every hole is interesting and seeing lots of up down shots left right? Lots of interesting things going on each hole and each shot. Had an easy cars are challenging and fair.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Okay

It's okay. A few too many blind shots for my liking.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Course 30min from the Twin Cities

Played a lot of courses in Minnesota and Wisconsin. This is one of the best out there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

St Croix National

The course layout was spectacular, many holes are just breathtaking from the tee boxes. Felt like I was in the North Woods. With the dramatic elevation changes, almost felt like an AZ mountain course. Greens were in superb condition. Only complaint was a couple tee boxes were uneven but it being late in the year could have been the reason. If I was on vacation and this was the resort course, it would garner just rave reviews. I cannot wait to play course again as familiarity will make it easier. Just an awesome track!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Scenic course

First time playing St. Croix National. Staff was very friendly upon arrival. I was able to start before my T time The course was in very good shape when I played. It is a tree lined scenic course with elevated tee boxes providing some great views. Along with the elevated tee boxes there are elevated greens which require some thought on club selection. Greens were in good shape. I would definitely play there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Nearby Courses
Hudson, Wisconsin
Public
4.9407833333
79
Stillwater, Minnesota
Private
5.0
3
Stillwater, Minnesota
Public
4.0
1
Stillwater, Minnesota
Public
4.0
1
Somerset, Wisconsin
Public
4.3119
109
Stillwater, Minnesota
Public
4.5192882353
362
Stillwater, Minnesota
Semi-Private
3.5508
118
Stillwater, Minnesota
Public
4.7142857143
2
New Richmond, Wisconsin
Semi-Private
0.0
0
New Richmond, Wisconsin
Public
0.0
0
Stillwater, Minnesota
Private
4.5
2
New Richmond, Wisconsin
Semi-Private
4.4578
83
Golf Packages

Destination Kohler - Champions' Trail Golf Package

FROM $617 (USD)
KOHLER, WI | Enjoy 2 nights’ accommodations at The American Club or the Inn at Woodlake and 3 rounds of golf at Blackwolf Run (River or Meadow Valleys Course) and Whistling Straits (Straits or Irish Course)

Destination Kohler - To Dye Four Golf Package

FROM $557 (USD)
KOHLER, WI | Enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at The American Club or the Inn on Woodlake and 4 rounds of golf at Blackwolf Run (River & Meadow Valley Courses) and Whistling Straits (Straits & Irish Courses).

SentryWorld Stay & Play Package

FROM $347 (USD)
STEVENS POINT, WI | Enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at The Inn at SentryWorld and 2 rounds of golf at SentryWorld Golf Course (site of the 2023 U.S. Senior Open).
Now Reading