Absolutely!! The next time you’re up to Lake of the Woods be sure to bring your golf clubs!! There’s always time to squeeze in a quick round or maybe you only have time for 9 holes. The best part about Lake of the Woods is the variety of recreation you can enjoy while you’re vacationing here. Lake of the Woods is a renown fishery and is known as the Walleye Capital of the World. After you’ve caught your limit and have eaten at one of the local dining areas that fix your catch of the day. Head out to the Course and hit a few balls.

If you’re staying near Baudette on the Rainy River or at any of our south shore resorts,  Oak Harbor Golf Course is your stop. This beautiful 18 hole, par 72 championship course will provide golfers of all skill levels and abilities with fair, enjoyable and exciting golf experiences. The vintage front nine, created in 1968, offers a true and natural layout nestled along the Rainy River with scenic fairways carved into mature and heavily wooded confines. Also check them out at: www.facebook.com/oakharborgolflakeofthewoods/

The newly designed back nine is a Scottish link style with fairway and greenside bunkers, large ponds and quick greens. It features a fairway bunker that is self-proclaimed to be the world’s largest walleye attraction. Located 9 miles north of Baudette, Minnesota on Highway 172. The golf course itself is 6549 yards long from the tips.

The greens are firm so even some the best will be challenged. Oak Harbor Golf Course also comes with a full bar and grill which is quite the eye-catching hangout after a round to have some of your favorite beverages. Tournaments, leagues, and events are held here and can be viewed on the course webpage. There is a driving course there to practice your swing and golf cars and clubs are available to rent also.

If you fish Lake of the Woods at the Northwest Angle, you have golfing options too. The Northwest Angle Country Club has 2 grass greens and 7 sand greens.  The sand is local sand and is firm so you can actually putt on it.  It’s been said, “Sometimes it isn’t as smooth as the grass so you have to hit the ball a bit harder.”  Everyone is putting on the same green so it is equal across the board.

Facebook site at Northwest Angle Life: Northwest Angle Life | Facebook reports these current facts: Yes, it’s still open. Yes, 9 holes with sand greens. Unique hazards – deer, geese and other critters on the fairways . Small clubhouse, men’s and women’s leagues. On-site post office . Owned by Judy and George Risser. 223-8001.

There is an etiquette to using sand greens that is good to know.  A special two sides rake is used to groom the green.  One side of the rake is toothed to create grooves in the sand.  The other side is smooth to create a smooth putting surface to the hole. Two holes border the water, holes #4 and #5.  The scenery on this course cannot be beat.  And neither can the hospitality.

 Angle Inlet, MN is a small community and having a golf course is a privilege.  There are leagues and tournaments and the course rents clubs and carts.

The Northwest Angle is the home of a number of beautiful resorts and the town of Angle Inlet features the last one room school house in the United States, a post office, a great restaurant, and church and great scenery. The Angle can be accessed in a number of ways:

1. Drive through Canada to the Angle (bring your passport)
2. LOW Passenger Service (charter boat service across the lake avoiding customs)
3. Take your own boat.  (Safety first, this is a 40 mile ride over big water)

Angle Inlet, MN is a small community and having a golf course is a privilege.  There are leagues, tournaments, etc. just like a normal golf course. The course rents clubs, has balls and tees and actually has two golf carts for rent that they keep in the storage sheds across the road.  “Everyone is welcomed” so come and enjoy.

The next time you are up to fish or on vacation throw the clubs in the car, you never know if you will need them for a quick round or two.

Oh yes, don’t forget to stop at Jerry’s Restaurant. May I say, they serve some of the best food around and the hospitality there can’t be beat. You’re always welcome at Jerry’s!!! So enjoy fishing, enjoy golfing and enjoy eating and good times at Jerry’s at the Northwest Angle.

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