Where to play golf in the St. Cloud area

Boulder Ridge/Pine Ridge Golf Club

These nine-hole partner courses are located on the south side of St. Cloud and in Sartell, respectively. They’re only 10 miles apart, so you can easily play both in the same day, as both courses tend to move pretty quickly. Both are walkable with a few challenging holes and a couple of long straights. Boulder Ridge closes with back-to-back par threes, a real rarity, while Pine Ridge has several risk/reward holes that involve creeks.

Territory Golf Club

A half-dozen miles east of downtown but still in St. Cloud, many would argue that this is the best course in the area. The two nines are distinctly different — links-style and wide open versus tighter and woodsy — making for a unique experience. Wind and bunkers are often a factor on the front. Large, challenging greens are found throughout the course. You may pay a little more at Territory, but judging by the crowds that come from long distances, many will. After walking and carting this course, you’ll probably want a cart unless the weather is cool or you’re in great physical condition.