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White Bear Yacht Club

Dellwood, MN
3/5 grail
Designed by William Watson  ·  4.4★ players
✈ MSP 19 mi · Minneapolis 16 mi
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Why it’s a grail

A venerable Golden Age design renowned for hosting a U.S. Amateur, U.S. Women's Amateur, and four Western Amateur championships.

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About the course

White Bear Yacht Club is a private golf club nestled on the shores of White Bear Lake in Dellwood, Minnesota. Its classic course, opened in 1912, was designed by Golden Age architect William Watson, featuring a nuanced routing across rolling terrain. The club has a rich history of amateur championship play, notably hosting the U.S. Amateur, U.S. Women's Amateur, and the esteemed Western Amateur four times. More recently, the course underwent a thoughtful restoration led by Eric Iverson of Renaissance Golf Design.

Championships hosted: U.S. Amateur · U.S. Women's Amateur · Western Amateur (4 times)

Player reviews

Google 4.4★ · 69 ratings
5★ · Lori Snyder · 7 years ago

The most lovely "hidden gem" for Weddings and Events. You do NOT have to be a member to hold an event at the White Bear Yacht Club, The food is amazing and the views....gorgeous. Love the nod to nautical decor, makes you feel like you are on Martha's Vineya

5★ · Lili Sitka · 4 months ago

Attended a wedding and a reception here. Everything was perfect! Beautiful setting!

5★ · Eric Knake · 3 years ago

Always a great experience. Greens are well manicured, fairways are great.

Course timeline

  1. 1889Club founded
  2. 1912Course opened, designed by William Watson
  3. 1928Western Amateur (4 times)
  4. 1939U.S. Amateur
  5. 1940U.S. Women's Amateur
  6. 2010Restored by Renaissance Golf Design (Eric Iverson)