The Quarry at Giants Ridge golf course
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The Quarry at Giants Ridge

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Biwabik, MN

The Quarry at Giants Ridge is a public golf course in Biwabik, Minnesota, designed by Jeff Brauer in 2003. The course features 18 holes.

The Quarry at Giants Ridge is a public course in Biwabik, Minnesota, designed by Jeff Brauer and established in 2003.

About The Quarry at Giants Ridge

You need to experience Jeff Brauer's masterful use of the former taconite mining landscape here. The German-born architect transformed this reclaimed iron ore site into something that feels both rugged and refined, with dramatic elevation changes and strategic bunkering that makes every approach shot a genuine decision. Brauer carved holes through and around the mining remnants, creating a routing that showcases the unique topography of Minnesota's Iron Range while demanding thoughtful course management rather than pure distance. What sets this track apart from typical Northwoods golf is how Brauer balanced the industrial history with playable design. The conditioning is consistently excellent for a public facility, and walking is not only allowed but recommended to fully appreciate the scale and cleverness of the routing. At just over two decades old, the course has matured beautifully, and the value proposition remains strong for what you're getting. This is destination-worthy golf that happens to be accessible to everyone.

Key Facts

  • The Quarry at Giants Ridge is located in Biwabik, Minnesota.
  • Course type: public.
  • Course architect: Jeff Brauer.
  • Year established: 2003.
  • Number of holes: 18.
  • Walking: Allowed.
  • Gems Index score: 74/100.

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