Golden Eagle Golf Club

Holes 5 and 12 at Golden Eagle Golf Club each present a chip-and-bunker combo that signals what this 18-hole, par-72 public course in Fifty Lakes, Minnesota is about: precise shotmaking through varied terrain. Opened in 2001, the layout moves through old-growth forest, wetlands, and dramatic elevation changes, with elevated tees and views of Eagle Lake adding further variety. The course has accumulated a consistent run of recognition from the Star Tribune — Gold in 2022 and 2023, Silver in 2024 and 2025 — and was ranked #1 by the Brainerd Dispatch in 2025. Before heading out, golfers can use the full driving range, a large practice putting green, and a dedicated greenside bunker area designed specifically to rehearse the chip-and-bunker situations found on holes 5 and 12. The pro shop carries TravisMathew, Waggle, FootJoy, logo'd gear, and premium golf balls. A fully stocked bar and food and snack options are available in the clubhouse.