The Quarry at Giants Ridge
Plan your round at The Quarry at Giants Ridge
The Quarry at Giants Ridge is a Jeff Brauer design that opened in 2003 on a former sand and iron ore mining quarry in Biwabik, on Minnesota's Iron Range. Big elevation changes, waste bunkers and long views set the character, and it is regularly ranked among the state's top public courses. From the Gold tees it plays 7,201 yards as a par 72 (75.6 rating, 146 slope).
- Resort
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Jeff Brauer
- Opened 2003
Course strategy
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The Quarry at Giants Ridge hole by hole
Hole 1
381
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
525
yds ·White
A 575-yard three-shotter with a tree-covered mound about halfway. The safe play goes left; the aggressive line goes right and needs a long carry. A long bunker cuts in from the right short of the green.
Hole 3
353
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
188
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
465
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
313
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
142
yds ·White
The tee shot plays over a chasm with roughly a 30-foot drop to the green. A horseshoe bunker and a pot bunker front the green, and the front third is much wider than the back.
Hole 8
424
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
325
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
305
yds ·White
The hole turns left late with water on the left. A drive of 250+ yards over the water can leave a short chip, and the green is receptive.
Hole 11
121
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
395
yds ·White
A downhill par 4 with a large waste bunker on the left. The fairway narrows about 300 yards from the back tee, and the green runs away from you.
Hole 13
275
yds ·White
A short par 4 with a hillock fronting the right side of the green and a deep bunker in the middle of the fairway. Going left sets up a better angle; a layup under 215 yards avoids the bunker.
Hole 14
454
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
398
yds ·White
The fairway ends about 275 yards off the tee with a drop into rough below. Four bunkers guard the left half of the green, so the best approach comes from the right.
Hole 16
473
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
156
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
408
yds ·White
The finishing hole climbs uphill and bends away from the lake, so expect no lake view on the way in.
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Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Gold | Blue | White | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 7 | 433 | 409 | 381 | 296 |
| 2 | 5 | 3 | 575 | 558 | 525 | 483 |
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 444 | 405 | 353 | 294 |
| 4 | 3 | 13 | 269 | 228 | 188 | 163 |
| 5 | 5 | 9 | 525 | 485 | 465 | 400 |
| 6 | 4 | 11 | 369 | 346 | 313 | 196 |
| 7 | 3 | 15 | 189 | 175 | 142 | 129 |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | 478 | 455 | 424 | 347 |
| 9 | 4 | 17 | 377 | 353 | 325 | 249 |
| Out | 36 | 3,659 | 3,414 | 3,116 | 2,557 | |
| 10 | 4 | 18 | 362 | 347 | 305 | 233 |
| 11 | 3 | 16 | 158 | 142 | 121 | 108 |
| 12 | 4 | 2 | 486 | 436 | 395 | 351 |
| 13 | 4 | 14 | 323 | 296 | 275 | 239 |
| 14 | 5 | 8 | 513 | 499 | 454 | 424 |
| 15 | 4 | 4 | 454 | 431 | 398 | 324 |
| 16 | 5 | 10 | 558 | 502 | 473 | 400 |
| 17 | 3 | 12 | 220 | 181 | 156 | 127 |
| 18 | 4 | 6 | 468 | 448 | 408 | 356 |
| In | 36 | 3,542 | 3,282 | 2,985 | 2,562 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,201 | 6,696 | 6,101 | 5,119 | |
| Rating / Slope | 75.6 / 146 | 73.1 / 138 | 70.5 / 132 | 70.8 / 125 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book The Quarry specifically; The Legend is a separate course at the same resort.
- Bring soft spikes; metal spikes are reported as not allowed.
- Plan for a group of two to four players.
- Expect big elevation changes and long carries over waste areas from the back tees.
- Choose a tee that fits your game; the course ranges from about 5,100 to 7,200 yards.
Dress code
Listings say proper golf attire is required.
Carts & walking
Listings report that a cart is included in the green fee. Check with the shop before planning to walk.
Practice facilities
Listings show a driving range, a pitching and chipping area, a putting green and a teaching pro.
Policies
Listings say a resort stay is not required to book a tee time, and that singles and fivesomes are not allowed. Metal spikes are reported as not permitted. Giants Ridge also has a second course, The Legend, so make sure you book the Quarry.
Quick answers
The Quarry at Giants Ridge at a glance
Is The Quarry at Giants Ridge open to the public?
The Quarry at Giants Ridge is a resort course — check with the course for who can book tee times.
How many holes does The Quarry at Giants Ridge have, and what's the par?
The Quarry at Giants Ridge has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 5,119 to 7,201 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to The Quarry at Giants Ridge?
Yes. This guide covers The Quarry at Giants Ridge hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed The Quarry at Giants Ridge?
The Quarry at Giants Ridge was designed by Jeff Brauer and opened in 2003.
What's the dress code at The Quarry at Giants Ridge?
Listings say proper golf attire is required.
What are the cart and walking rules at The Quarry at Giants Ridge?
Listings report that a cart is included in the green fee. Check with the shop before planning to walk.
What practice facilities does The Quarry at Giants Ridge have?
Listings show a driving range, a pitching and chipping area, a putting green and a teaching pro.
How do you book a tee time at The Quarry at Giants Ridge?
Call the course at (218) 865-8035.
Where is The Quarry at Giants Ridge?
The Quarry at Giants Ridge is at 6325 Wynne Creek Dr, Biwabik, MN 55708.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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