The Classic at Madden's
Plan your round at The Classic at Madden's
The Classic at Madden's is the signature course at Madden's on Gull Lake near Brainerd, Minnesota, opened in 1997. It is a par 72 that plays 7,102 yards from the Tour tees (75.0/144), through pines and hardwoods with several water holes. It has ranked among Golf Digest's America's 100 Greatest Public Courses and Golfweek's top resort courses, and hosted the 2025 Minnesota State Amateur.
- Resort
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Scott Hoffmann (with Geoff Cornish)
- Opened 1997
Course strategy
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Walk the course
The Classic at Madden's hole by hole
Hole 1
489
yds ·White
A par 5 that bends left. A comfortable drive is followed by a careful layup and an approach to a raised green.
Hole 2
132
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
305
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
370
yds ·White
A sharp dogleg that asks for a drive placed between the trees and the right distance to set up the turn.
Hole 5
347
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
493
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
160
yds ·White
A long par 3 with a creek in front, a pond to the right and bunkers behind the green. One of the toughest tee shots on the course, and a drop area is available.
Hole 8
351
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
389
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
450
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
306
yds ·White
A par 4 with a cluster of bunkers around the green, often photographed.
Hole 12
170
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
571
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
163
yds ·White
A par 3 where a covered bridge carries cart traffic over the water by the green.
Hole 15
363
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
469
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
133
yds ·White
A short par 3 over a pond with four bunkers around an oval green; the front left is where water and sand are most dangerous. Bass Lake sits in the background.
Hole 18
401
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Tour | Black | Blue | White | Gold | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 15 | 545 | 510 | 500 | 489 | 380 | 380 |
| 2 | 3 | 17 | 173 | 165 | 150 | 132 | 132 | 95 |
| 3 | 4 | 13 | 383 | 330 | 324 | 305 | 305 | 165 |
| 4 | 4 | 11 | 404 | 401 | 386 | 370 | 322 | 322 |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | 418 | 394 | 371 | 347 | 347 | 300 |
| 6 | 5 | 9 | 545 | 536 | 525 | 493 | 493 | 371 |
| 7 | 3 | 7 | 214 | 207 | 182 | 160 | 160 | 83 |
| 8 | 4 | 5 | 440 | 429 | 405 | 351 | 328 | 328 |
| 9 | 4 | 3 | 437 | 420 | 403 | 389 | 334 | 334 |
| Out | 36 | 3,559 | 3,392 | 3,246 | 3,036 | 2,801 | 2,378 | |
| 10 | 5 | 12 | 470 | 468 | 466 | 450 | 372 | 372 |
| 11 | 4 | 16 | 444 | 339 | 322 | 306 | 275 | 275 |
| 12 | 3 | 8 | 218 | 199 | 187 | 170 | 170 | 140 |
| 13 | 5 | 4 | 634 | 603 | 591 | 571 | 494 | 494 |
| 14 | 3 | 6 | 218 | 209 | 190 | 163 | 163 | 90 |
| 15 | 4 | 10 | 416 | 408 | 380 | 363 | 323 | 323 |
| 16 | 5 | 14 | 532 | 511 | 489 | 469 | 394 | 394 |
| 17 | 3 | 18 | 159 | 155 | 146 | 133 | 133 | 80 |
| 18 | 4 | 2 | 452 | 433 | 421 | 401 | 313 | 313 |
| In | 36 | 3,543 | 3,325 | 3,192 | 3,026 | 2,637 | 2,481 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,102 | 6,717 | 6,438 | 6,062 | 5,438 | 4,859 | |
| Rating / Slope | 75.0 / 144 | 73.2 / 140 | 72.0 / 138 | 71.0 / 136 | 67.4 / 129 | 69.6 / 126 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Pick your tees by handicap: Tour 0-3, Black 4-9, Blue 10-16, White or Gold 17-25, Red 25+
- Book ahead through the online tee sheet; resort guests can add a stay and play package
- Plan for about 4 hours 20 minutes
- Keep carts on the paths around greens and tee boxes
- Fill divots with the seed/soil bottle on your cart
- Reserve a caddie or forecaddie in advance if you want one
- Know the local rules: drops on 3 and 7, two playable greens on 5
- The season runs spring through fall, so confirm dates before traveling
Carts & walking
Caddies and forecaddies are available for a fee plus a recommended gratuity. Madden's guests teeing off before 10am from June 1 to August 31 get caddies accompanying their group at a reduced fee. The scorecard asks that carts stay on cart paths around greens and tee boxes.
Practice facilities
Madden's offers instruction from Class A PGA professionals. Check with the shop about warm-up facilities for The Classic.
Rentals & pro shop
Callaway Mavrik rental clubs are available by the day.
Pace of play
The scorecard says pace of play is USGA rated at 4 hours 20 minutes and asks groups to keep pace with the group ahead.
Policies
The Classic is open to the public as well as Madden's resort guests, and annual memberships are offered. Stay and play packages are available. Local rules: drop areas on holes 3 and 7, and on hole 5 golfers may play either of two greens. Red and yellow stakes mark penalty areas, white stakes mark out of bounds, and yardage markers are to the center of the green. The course is seasonal and closes in winter.
Quick answers
The Classic at Madden's at a glance
Is The Classic at Madden's open to the public?
The Classic at Madden's is a resort course — check with the course for who can book tee times.
How many holes does The Classic at Madden's have, and what's the par?
The Classic at Madden's has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,859 to 7,102 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to The Classic at Madden's?
Yes. This guide covers The Classic at Madden's hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes. You can also fly a hole free on its interactive 3D map, then unlock the rest.
Who designed The Classic at Madden's?
The Classic at Madden's was designed by Scott Hoffmann (with Geoff Cornish) and opened in 1997.
What are the cart and walking rules at The Classic at Madden's?
Caddies and forecaddies are available for a fee plus a recommended gratuity. Madden's guests teeing off before 10am from June 1 to August 31 get caddies accompanying their group at a reduced fee.
What practice facilities does The Classic at Madden's have?
Madden's offers instruction from Class A PGA professionals. Check with the shop about warm-up facilities for The Classic.
What's the pace of play at The Classic at Madden's?
The scorecard says pace of play is USGA rated at 4 hours 20 minutes and asks groups to keep pace with the group ahead.
How do you book a tee time at The Classic at Madden's?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call 218-855-5920.
Where is The Classic at Madden's?
The Classic at Madden's is at 11266 Pine Beach Peninsula, Brainerd, MN 56401.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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