Chaska Town Course
Chaska Town Course is the rare municipal that golfers seek out, an Arthur Hills design opened in 1997 in the same town as major championship host Hazeltine National. A par 72 of about 6,817 yards over rolling parkland and wetland, it has long been counted among the best public golf in Minnesota, and at a town owned price.
Photo: Chaska Town Course via Google.
The verdict
Chaska Town Course is proof that a municipal course can play in the same conversation as the resort and private golf around it. It was designed by Arthur Hills and opened in 1997, owned by the city of Chaska in the southwest Twin Cities metro, and it has been a fixture on Minnesota's best public lists ever since. That it sits in the same town as Hazeltine National, host of multiple major championships, only adds to its appeal as a trip stop.
The course plays as a par 72 of about 6,817 yards across rolling terrain, mature parkland and stretches of native prairie and wetland that give it a natural, links adjacent character in places. It is fair from the right tees and demanding from the back, and the conditioning and value have made it a benchmark for what good public golf should feel like. For a visiting golfer, it is an easy, high quality addition to a Twin Cities itinerary.
Chaska Town Course at a glance
- Opened
- 1997
- Designer
- Arthur Hills
- Type
- Parkland, prairie
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,817 yds
- Green fee
- From about $45
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Chaska Town Course and leading course databases. The course was designed by Arthur Hills and opened in 1997, a par 72 of about 6,817 yards, municipally owned by the city of Chaska. Indicative 2026 green fees run roughly $45 to $70 depending on season and day, with discounted resident rates for Chaska players and the best value in twilight. Fees move with season and demand, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The land does much of the work. Arthur Hills routed the course over rolling ground with real movement, so blind crests, downhill approaches and sidehill stances keep the round interesting and ask for thought on club selection. It never feels manufactured; the holes follow the contours rather than fighting them.
Native prairie grasses and wetland edges frame many of the fairways and greens, putting a premium on an accurate tee shot and a clear plan when the line flirts with trouble. Stray into the long grass or the marsh and par becomes hard work, but stay in position and the course gives you scoring chances, a balance that makes it enjoyable across a range of handicaps.
The greens are the closing argument. They are well contoured and well conditioned for a public course, rewarding a sharp short game and a steady putter, and they are a big part of why Chaska reads more like a private members layout than a town course. At about 6,817 yards it is a complete, fair and genuinely good test that earns its reputation.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public municipal course open to all; non residents pay a standard rate, Chaska residents receive a discount |
| Green fee | Indicative 2026 range about $45 to $70 depending on season and day; twilight is the best value; confirm at booking |
| Booking | Reserve online or by phone; weekend mornings in summer fill early in the short Minnesota season, so book ahead |
| On the day | Walking or cart; the rolling terrain makes a cart the easier choice for many, but it is a fine walk |
| Getting there | Chaska in the southwest Twin Cities metro, about 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and minutes from Hazeltine National |
| Best months | May to early October, with high summer the most reliable and the shoulder season the best value |
Access and fee details verified June 2026. Pricing moves with season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking. See our United States green fees guide for the wider picture.
Where to stay nearby
The southwest suburbs of Chaska, Chanhassen and Eden Prairie offer plenty of hotels within a short drive, and they put you close to the wider spread of Twin Cities golf as well as Chaska itself. It is an easy base for a metro golf weekend that mixes municipal value with the area's marquee names.
For more to do off the course, downtown Minneapolis is about 30 minutes away with its full range of hotels, dining and nightlife. It suits a buddies trip or a couples weekend that wants quality public golf without resort prices.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Chaska Town Course.
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Chaska Town Course questions
Who designed Chaska Town Course and when did it open?
Chaska Town Course was designed by architect Arthur Hills and opened in 1997 as a municipally owned public course in Chaska, Minnesota.
What is the par and length of Chaska Town Course?
It plays as a par 72 of about 6,817 yards from the back tees, across rolling parkland, prairie and wetland with several sets of tees for all abilities.
Is Chaska Town Course near Hazeltine National?
Yes. Chaska Town Course sits in the same town as Hazeltine National, host of major championships, making Chaska a natural public play stop on a Twin Cities golf trip.
Can visitors play Chaska Town Course?
Yes. It is a public municipal course open to all. Indicative 2026 green fees run roughly $45 to $70 depending on season and day, with resident rates for Chaska players; always confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.