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The Wilderness at Fortune Bay

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The Wilderness at Fortune Bay is a Jeffrey D. Brauer design at Fortune Bay Resort Casino near Lake Vermilion in northern Minnesota, owned by the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa. The routing plays through pines, granite ridges, wetlands and ponds, with Lake Vermilion coming into view on several holes and along the 13th. It plays to par 72 and 7,207 yards from the Gold tees (75.6 rating, 147 slope). Golfweek has ranked it among Minnesota's top public courses.

  • Resort
  • 18 holes
  • Par 72
  • Designed by Jeffrey D. Brauer

Course strategy

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Par724 par 3s · 10 par 4s · 4 par 5s
Yardage · White6,1473,094 out · 3,053 in

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The Wilderness at Fortune Bay hole by hole

Out
In

Hole 1

Par 5Hcp 3

562

yds ·White

The White Pine. A long opening par 5 from elevated tees among white and red pines. Exposed ledge rock splits the upper and lower fairways.

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Distances in yards

Scorecard (distances in yards)
HoleParHcpGoldBlueWhiteGreen
153649587562470
245472453426385
3315220193166133
447410393330305
5413364348313279
641464435375331
7317157139124115
859525511456381
9411396369342265
Out363,6573,4283,0942,664
10410455430403343
1148465427383333
12316166157129107
13414340325301277
14412392374341304
1556530507458376
1652540517486438
17318189174144114
1844473433408368
In363,5503,3443,0532,660
Total727,2076,7726,1475,324
Rating / Slope75.6 / 14773.3 / 14270.3 / 12966.7 / 121
Women's rating / slope———71.4 / 128

Before you go

Everything to know on arrival

Know before you go

  • Wear a collared shirt with pants or shorts; no jeans, t-shirts or cut-offs.
  • Par 3s are cart-path only, so plan to use the drop zones.
  • Cancel at least 48 hours ahead to avoid a charge.
  • No outside food or beverage is allowed.
  • Budget about 4 1/2 hours for the round.
  • Replace divots and leave bunker rakes in the bunkers.
  • The opening hole is a 649-yard par 5 from the Gold tees, so warm up first.

Dress code

A collared shirt with dress pants or shorts is required. Blue jeans, t-shirts and cut-off shorts are not allowed.

Carts & walking

The par 3s are cart-path only, and drop zones are provided. Ride-alongs are allowed based on cart availability, and additional fees may apply.

Practice facilities

The Wilderness has a driving range and a putting green; see the driving range page for details.

Food & drink

The Wilderness Grill is the on-site restaurant and bar. No outside food or beverage is allowed on the course.

Pace of play

The course was rated by the USGA for a pace of play of 4 1/2 hours or less, and staff work to keep rounds on that pace. Foursomes are standard, and fivesomes need clearance from the Head Golf Professional.

Policies

Cancel or change a tee time at least 48 hours ahead; late cancellations and no-shows are charged. Call the golf shop at 218-753-8917. Rain checks are issued for unfinished holes, based on the rate paid and holes played. Stay-and-play packages with Fortune Bay Resort Casino are offered, but the course takes public tee times.

Quick answers

The Wilderness at Fortune Bay at a glance

Is The Wilderness at Fortune Bay open to the public?

The Wilderness at Fortune Bay is a resort course — check with the course for who can book tee times.

How many holes does The Wilderness at Fortune Bay have, and what's the par?

The Wilderness at Fortune Bay has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 5,324 to 7,207 yards depending on the tees.

Is there a hole-by-hole guide to The Wilderness at Fortune Bay?

Yes. This guide covers The Wilderness at Fortune Bay 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 Wilderness at Fortune Bay?

The Wilderness at Fortune Bay was designed by Jeffrey D. Brauer.

What's the dress code at The Wilderness at Fortune Bay?

A collared shirt with dress pants or shorts is required. Blue jeans, t-shirts and cut-off shorts are not allowed.

What are the cart and walking rules at The Wilderness at Fortune Bay?

The par 3s are cart-path only, and drop zones are provided. Ride-alongs are allowed based on cart availability, and additional fees may apply.

What practice facilities does The Wilderness at Fortune Bay have?

The Wilderness has a driving range and a putting green; see the driving range page for details.

What's the pace of play at The Wilderness at Fortune Bay?

The course was rated by the USGA for a pace of play of 4 1/2 hours or less, and staff work to keep rounds on that pace. Foursomes are standard, and fivesomes need clearance from the Head Golf Professional.

What food and drink does The Wilderness at Fortune Bay have?

The Wilderness Grill is the on-site restaurant and bar. No outside food or beverage is allowed on the course.

How do you book a tee time at The Wilderness at Fortune Bay?

Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call 800-992-4680.

Where is The Wilderness at Fortune Bay?

The Wilderness at Fortune Bay is at 1450 Bois Forte Rd, Tower, MN 55790.

Info last reviewed November 3, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.

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