DUFFER'S WELCOME

 

Free.  Easy.  Fun.

After extensive research and scientific analysis, our team at Sugarcrest devised a new, better way to play golf--one with no green fees, easy access to balls and clubs, tee boxes made from Sugar Lake stones, and all of it just outside your door at Sugarcrest. It's everything you like about golf with the un-fun parts removed.  From golf pros to first timers and everyone in between the verdict is in: it's not sexy but it sure is fun. And what a view!!!


What Guests Are Saying

The duffer golf course is the cherry on top of this incredible place.
— Justin, St. Paul, MN.
The over all property is fantastic, we played the duffers nine every morning and enjoyed the huge yard, beach, and bonfire pits each day/night.
— Ryan, Minneapolis, MN.
Each day of our one week stay, you could find a threesome or foursome on the duffer golf course on the property usually at 9am and again in the evening— so much fun!
— Llew, Decorah, IA.
Plenty of room for games in the lawn, the Duffer Course is a blast, and the lake is the best lake I’ve been to!
— Brad, Burnsville, MN.

Fast Facts

  • Nine holes, no green fees

  • Real, free clubs (grab a 9 iron or pitching wedge from the Shack)

  • Real, free balls (ball donations welcome)

  • PGA quality pins and flags

  • Tee boxes marked with Sugar Lake stones

  • Goal: get your ball within a club's length of the pin

  • Course record individual: 22 (Erik Jacobsen)

  • Course record team: 18 (Tom Krag, Mike Hall, Dave Hall, Jeff Krag)

Signature hole #8 (pin to far right of picture).

Scorecard shows the picturesque layout with our signature #8 hole set along the water's edge. Our mascot reminds you to not take this too seriously.

Scorecard shows the picturesque layout with our signature #8 hole set along the water's edge. Our mascot reminds you to not take this too seriously.

Top of the line flags. Nothing but the best for our Duffers!

Top of the line flags. Nothing but the best for our Duffers!

The iconic Duffer's Shack (refurbished outhouse), is your pro shop and starter shack all-in-one. This is where you grab your club and ball and prepare for fun. Picture is taken from first tee box.

The iconic Duffer's Shack (refurbished outhouse), is your pro shop and starter shack all-in-one. This is where you grab your club and ball and prepare for fun. Picture is taken from first tee box.

View towards Sugar Lake from third fairway.

View towards Sugar Lake from third fairway.