Castlewood Golf Course

About Castlewood Golf Course

This Forest Lake municipal track punches well above its weight for a public course that doesn't get much attention outside the Twin Cities metro. The layout makes clever use of the natural Minnesota terrain, with several holes that play through mature hardwoods and around well-placed water hazards that come into play without being penal. What sets Castlewood apart is its old-school routing that rewards course management over pure distance. You'll find yourself reaching for hybrids and mid-irons off the tee more often than driver. The conditioning is consistently solid for a public facility, and the greens have enough character to keep things interesting without being overly tricked up. With a 4.2 Google rating, it's clearly winning over the locals who appreciate straightforward golf without the premium pricing of private clubs in the area. The fact that walking is encouraged rather than discouraged tells you everything about the pace and philosophy here. This is golf the way it should be played.

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