5) The Wilds Golf Club

• This was one of the first upscale public golf courses built in the Twin Cities. The Wild made the list because of it's consistency of good golf holes that are difficult but playable. The course has nice undulation changes along with beautiful water and marsh land protecting many of the holes.
• www.golfthewilds.com

4) Royal Golf Club

• Royal, located in Lino Lakes, is a newer course that is very reasonably priced. This course generally gives you room off the tee but has the most undulating greens in the state, so be prepared. This course made the list because it has a slew of tremendous holes, especially on the front nine. You can put up holes 2, 5, 7 and 9 against most any in the state.
• www.royalclubmn.com

3) Willingers Golf Club

• I'll admit, I have a soft spot for this course. But the consistency of great shot values hole after hole are as good as any course in the Twin Cities. There are a few holes that are tight off the tee, but there is more room than you think and a good drive will reward you with birdie opportunities. Willingers is south of Lakeville but being right off of 35W makes the trip shorter than you would expect.
• www.willingersgc.com

2) StoneRidge Golf Club

• StoneRidge is located just east of Woodbury right off of 94. It is always in pristine shape and the "quarry" feel is something you don't expect from a Twin Cities course. It does a great job of challenging the golfer while mixing in beauty and fun.
• www.stoneridgegc.com

1) Legends Golf Club

• It is hard to separate all of these courses. Legends, located in Lakeville, gets the top spot because it is such a great facility for so many reasons. The course is gorgeous, especially in the evening, as it meanders around ponds and creeks. The design does seem challenging but it is extremely playable for all golfers. Finally, the patio offers stellar views after your round with great service, drinks and food.
• www.legengsgc.com