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#76 in the United States

Interlachen Country Club

Edina, Minnesota · designed by Willie Watson (original), Donald Ross (renovation 1921) · opened 1909
Course card
Interlachen Country Club
Edina, Minnesota
Par
72
Yardage
6,989yds
Holes
18
Opened
1909
Access
Private
Design
Classic
Plan of Interlachen Country Club showing its fairways, greens and bunkers, drawn from OpenStreetMap data.
Course plan of Interlachen Country Club, drawn from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL). It shows what volunteer mappers have recorded, not an official plan, and the level of detail varies from course to course.

History

Interlachen Country Club in Edina, Minnesota, was Donald Ross's 1921 renovation of Willie Watson's original 1909 layout. The course is forever linked to Bobby Jones, who played the famous Lily Pad Shot on the 9th hole during his 1930 Grand Slam — where his ball skipped across water to set up a birdie and preserve his lead en route to the U.S. Open title. The park-like setting with Interlachen Lake creates a beautiful backdrop. The 2008 U.S. Women's Open, won by Inbee Park in a memorable finish, brought Interlachen renewed attention.

Signature Hole

9th hole, par 4, 409 yards — where Bobby Jones's famous Lily Pad Shot skipped across the water hazard during his 1930 Grand Slam

Notable Tournaments

  • 1930 U.S. Open
  • 1935 U.S. Women's Open
  • 2008 U.S. Women's Open
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In the context of the top 100

Where this course sits against every ranked course on the list.

Opened 1909 — older than 9 of the 100 ranked courses.Opened 1909 — older than 9 of the 100 ranked courses.Opened1909189119572023
6,989 yards — longer than 34% of the ranked top 100.6,989 yards — longer than 34% of the ranked top 100.Yardage6,989 yds3,4187,876

Frequently asked questions

Is Interlachen Country Club public or private?

Interlachen Country Club is a private club. Play is generally limited to members and their accompanied guests.

Who designed Interlachen Country Club?

Interlachen Country Club was designed by Willie Watson (original), Donald Ross (renovation 1921) and opened in 1909.

Where does Interlachen Country Club rank among the top golf courses in America?

Interlachen Country Club ranks #76 on our consensus ranking of America's 100 greatest golf courses, synthesized from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and GOLF Magazine.

What is the signature hole at Interlachen Country Club?

The signature hole at Interlachen Country Club is the 9th hole, par 4, 409 yards — where Bobby Jones's famous Lily Pad Shot skipped across the water hazard during his 1930 Grand Slam.

Edina, Minnesota · 44.9153, -93.3767 · nearby top-100 courses shown in outline · open in Google Maps →

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